The author advocates handwriting and honing craft amid the AI frenzy
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An author argues for the value of handwriting and handmade creation amid the AI frenzy, contending that human creativity and the fact that AI cannot create new content are underestimated. He says that Jepsen's scathing report on the vibe-coded database ParticleDB, and egress db, a Zig version of Postgres written entirely by AI, both show that AI cannot yet write perfect software. He therefore insists on honing the craft itself rather than chasing reader numbers.
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The author argues that in the age of AI, writing every letter by hand has become far more valuable, citing the TV series Pluribus and the human creativity AI cannot replicate. They point to Jepsen's brutal report on the vibe-coded ParticleDB and the AI-written egress db as evidence that AI cannot write perfect software, invoking Andrew Kelley's "software should be perfect." Despite having only about four readers, the author says audience numbers don't matter and remains committed to studying and perfecting their craft.
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