I’d be careful with this. I maintain docs for a project and asked ChatGPT how to implement a feature. The answer is in the docs obviously. It returned a really compelling step by step guide including code samples. Like a great StackOverflow answer. The problem - it was completely wrong. The code samples called API’s that didn’t exist and the whole explanation was based on the premise they did.

So, the title here is also inaccurate. According to the tweeter in their follow up it’s actually his second most cited and they lied in the original tweet to get eyeballs.

Also - in regards to the indie hacker space there are important things to watch out for:

- Constant bragging about revenue but no talk of margin/profit.

- Lots of talk that the product would still be a success without the persons huge Twitter following.

- Lots of bragging about success that, when you actually look into it, is $1000MRR. That’s great but these people give off the impression that they are much more successful than that.

Finally, you have to love entrepreneurship because it fits your personality. The risk taking necessary isn’t for everyone (rightly so) and for some people a stable career is much more fulfilling. You sound like you want to be an entrepreneur because of the lifestyle you see from these digital nomads but maybe the reality of it (risk, instability, failure) isn’t actually what you want.

Why do you need to choose between plastic or paper (PFAS)? Does your work not provide glasses? Ceramic mugs? Can you not bring your own reusable water bottle?

tldr; no loophole, he’s just not tracking users.

The only place I have noticed this is in the workplace. They allowed a small group ( < 10 people) to force everyone intro various DEI groups and meetings and events on a regular basis. As soon as the ringleaders left the company (just regular job switching, nothing dramatic) all of the DEI groups died. I'm onboard with most of this stuff because people deserve respect - but it is 100% a small vocal minority that makes all of this get way more airtime than it actually needs and than the majority want to give it.

Just because it “changed everything” doesn’t mean it was a benefit to humanity. In what ways would you say it has been beneficial for humanity? We already have plenty of communication tools for keeping in touch with friends.

To be honest, I would bet that the if younger demographics are reading less paper books it’s because they’re reading less generally rather than switching to digital.

I don’t think “real art” will disappear. People will always want to create (although monetising that will now be exceedingly more difficult).

It feels like we are ripping the humanity out of life on a greater and greater scale with tech. Instead of replacing crappy jobs and freeing up peoples time to enjoy their life, we’re actually automating enjoyable pursuits.

NB: when I’m referring to art I mean of all types as that’s where we are heading.