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Less is More, More or Less

Jakub Krehel

In the age of AI, knowing what not to build might be the most important skill of all.

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The short version

AI makes producing more almost free, which is exactly why quantity is the wrong instinct. Knowing what not to build is becoming the more valuable skill.

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