The article discusses various aspects of design and technology from the perspective of addiction, transparency, and market demands. It emphasizes how 'vibe coding' captivates designers due to its unpredictability, similar to gambling theories of reinforcement. Additionally, it critiques the ambiguous nature of AI functionalities and explores the consequences of companies like Uber compromising their original brand values for market growth. It also highlights the importance of transparency in the job-seeking process, particularly in the context of LinkedIn's 'open to work' badge amid job insecurity.
Vibe coding's 'almost there' quality induces addiction through variable-ratio reinforcement, triggering dopamine responses similar to gambling.
It's unclear what AI buttons do; users are left vulnerable due to ambiguous system prompts.
Uber's rise shows how chasing market demands led to a drop in quality, sacrificing original brand values for growth.
Experiencing layoffs has given me insight into the importance of being transparent about job status on LinkedIn.
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