Validation Machines
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The article discusses the potential downsides of AI-powered 'validation machines' that make life too easy, sparking a discussion on the value of friction in human experience.
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2 months ago
"Humanity thrives on friction—so why are the tools of the future built to make everything seem so easy?"
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