Greg Knauss Is Losing Himself

3 days ago

Greg Knauss reflects on his initial joy in programming, emphasizing the fun in solving puzzles and creating things, rather than just the end product.
He discusses the potential shift in the programming landscape where the process of creation might be undervalued as AI can now generate results quickly, bypassing the traditional journey.
Knauss shares his mixed feelings about AI in coding—appreciating its assistance in implementing features like the animated image export in Acorn 8.4.1, yet questioning the value of his own coding efforts when AI can do similar tasks.
Despite concerns about AI and competition, he remains hopeful, drawing on his 20 years of experience in software development where persistence and vision have consistently mattered more than just technical skill.
He contemplates the future of his software, Acorn, considering that its uniqueness might lie in its personality, polish, and attention to detail—qualities he doubts AI can replicate fully.
Knauss concludes with a reaffirmation of his strengths: discipline, the ability to ship products, and a clear vision—qualities that he believes will continue to set him apart in an increasingly AI-driven field.

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