EPISODE · Oct 13, 2026 · 14 MIN
A model can still be a tool
from HN Digest
Rich Hickey says a language model is automation, not a tool, and a reply says skilled use still wields it. Also: a paid site served as one C program, plug-in solar laws, and a developer leaving tech. AI is a tool and using it well takes skill (HN discussion) 'AI' Is Not a Tool by Rich Hickey (HN discussion) A Modern Web App in C (HN discussion) Solar panels that plug into your wall (HN discussion) Leaving Tech (HN discussion) Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:41) 1. AI is a tool and using it well takes skill (01:49) 1. AI is a tool and using it well takes skill: HN comments (03:32) 2. 'AI' Is Not a Tool by Rich Hickey (04:38) 2. 'AI' Is Not a Tool by Rich Hickey: HN comments (05:37) 3. A Modern Web App in C (06:43) 3. A Modern Web App in C: HN comments (08:03) 4. Solar panels that plug into your wall (09:29) 4. Solar panels that plug into your wall: HN comments (11:22) 5. Leaving Tech (12:21) 5. Leaving Tech: HN comments (13:33) Wrap-up
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