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- Wendell Berry criticizes sterile technology and values the marks of human imperfection, care, and love in creation.
- Berry's 1980s refusal to buy a computer is even more relevant today as AI disconnects humans from meaning and emotion in work.
- AI-generated content lacks the human touch and learning process, yet is marketed as perfect, despite its flaws.
- In coding, AI is a useful tool for boilerplate but not for art; human oversight and care remain essential.
- The ongoing need for human work is evident despite layoffs and AI hype, as shown by continued job openings for engineers.