Coders and Thinkers
I used to be a hyper-productive coder; these days I do more thinking and writing as I feel like it's better use of my time (code is abundant anyway)
Today the shells are out in full force. We now estimate there must be about 40 of them living in the tank, maybe as many as 60.
I love staring at them. I find it all calming and relaxing. While watching them - an activity I grew fond of along with birdwatching - I think of topics to cover and how to most clearly cover these topics. Articulating ideas isn't just a matter of banging on the keyboard; formulating ideas properly can take a long time and lots of rephrasing, discussion, consultation with other people. Associates of Techrights contribute a great deal. We are a growing force and our impact grows, as does respect for what he have to say (our detractors are feeble and pathetic as they run out of compelling counter-arguments).
Volume of words is without merit/value in an age of LLM slop. You would only ever receive compliments/flattery for essays if you pour blood and sweat into them; slop is bland, generic, and typically lacking insight. Essays with input from various different minds convert collective comprehension into sensible ideas. Based on trials and errors, such ideas would evolve and improve over time. It's a process of refinement and effective advocacy requires polished messaging.
So far we've had a very good year - something that not many people can say because of conflicts, hunger, and politics of intolerance. I've found a lot of time to think and write down my thoughts - resulting in more original articles than in any past year.
Envious people resent this and would do anything they can to interfere. It's not a new thing; this has gone on since 2021. But the harder that attack us, the more they legitimise us and our message. And they also broaden our audience. If as a critic you choose to be at your wits' end, you'll make many unforced errors and score own goals. █
Image source: Head of Arrotino