Brilliant reframe of Andreessen's advice. The point about how AI amplifying breadth makes the "why" questions even more critical is dead on. I've watched engineers optimize solutions to the wrong problems for years, and that accelerates exponentially when you can build faster. The Harvey Mudd approach of embedding liberal arts with technical training seems increasingly essential, not like some luxury add-on.
Thanks! I fear that the margin created by the accelerated ability to build will lead to an increasing haphazardness instead of the alternate option of using the margin to spend more time thinking about the why.
I really appreciate how you take an idea that inspired you and build on it with your own thoughts and opinion around it. The line "think deeply about what we are building and why" is something I am going to think deeply about and reflect :) Based on my personal experience, usually professors advice on drilling down on one area of study, so it is wonderful that you incline towards the idea of broadening one's interests and pursuits. Really good advice and fitting in the age AI and tech domination.
Brilliant reframe of Andreessen's advice. The point about how AI amplifying breadth makes the "why" questions even more critical is dead on. I've watched engineers optimize solutions to the wrong problems for years, and that accelerates exponentially when you can build faster. The Harvey Mudd approach of embedding liberal arts with technical training seems increasingly essential, not like some luxury add-on.
Thanks! I fear that the margin created by the accelerated ability to build will lead to an increasing haphazardness instead of the alternate option of using the margin to spend more time thinking about the why.
I really appreciate how you take an idea that inspired you and build on it with your own thoughts and opinion around it. The line "think deeply about what we are building and why" is something I am going to think deeply about and reflect :) Based on my personal experience, usually professors advice on drilling down on one area of study, so it is wonderful that you incline towards the idea of broadening one's interests and pursuits. Really good advice and fitting in the age AI and tech domination.