Fuck it, make it anyway
3 days ago
- The author experienced a personal crash due to anxiety over generative AI's impact on creative fields.
- They note that AI-generated art is widely seen as poor quality, but programming and game development face more significant disruption.
- The author personally dislikes using code assistants, finding them unenjoyable and not fulfilling in the output.
- They take pride in creating small tools with a personal touch, like a git branch switcher, but feel devalued as such tools are now easily generated by AI.
- A conversation with Shad, who develops the Uncamera app without AI, inspired the author to reflect on three paths: using AI, quitting, or continuing the hard way out of personal fulfillment.
- They conclude that creating for personal enjoyment and learning is the right choice, echoing why anyone makes games or anything at all.