We're stuck on a local maxima of software.

2026-08-03 · Bits and Bobs 8/3/26

We're stuck on a local maxima of software.
- The software isn't very good, it's not aligned with our interests, and the amount of the software is a tiny fraction of what it could be.
- LLMs is leading to a renaissance in software.
- Now is the time to escape that local maxima.

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