LinkedIn Larpmaxxing
4 hours ago
- LinkedIn is criticized for being a platform of performative productivity and empty corporate jargon.
- Repetitive computer vision projects (e.g., hand tracking, pothole detection) dominate the feed with little real-world utility.
- The author built a YOLO-based 'slop detector' in 1.5 hours to demonstrate how easy such projects are to create.
- Most projects are derived from tutorials or vibecoding, lacking innovation or practical application.
- The platform incentivizes looking impressive over genuine skill development, as criticism risks professional backlash.