We got our microwave out of the kitchen.

We all know everything new is the future. Just look at NFTs.

As a microwave enjoyer, this is the perfect analogy twoards big tech's notion to push new tech for everything.

My favorite part was all the talk about how the kitchen was going to the size of a closet right next to the idea that you need 100 microwaves to make one good meal. Exactly the tech-bro pitch

This is a good analogy because microwaves are useful tools and are frequently found in restaurant kitchens. They obviously don't replace the whole kitchen, but they absolutely provide value so long as you don't overuse them.

At home, I generally heat leftovers most of the way in the microwave and then finish them in the air fryer or in a pan. It's much faster than any other method and the quality is fine, just remember to stir periodically and use the right power level to ensure even heating.

I think LLMs can likewise be productively used as part of a process to get most of the way there, granted you finish it up manually. The problem comes when you try to make it the entire value stream. That's like nuking something for 5 minutes and eating it immediately; you'll have hot and cold spots and no texture.

Pretty sure that's a response to this: https://www.finalroundai.com/blog/github-ceo-thomas-dohmke-warns-developers-embrace-ai-or-quit

https://blog.foxtrotluna.social/theyre-putting-blue-food-coloring-in-everything

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We might microwave ourselves soon so he's not far from truth.

I typically use a microwave to heat already-cooked food, like remains of yesterday's meal. Or to heat some liquid.

It's useful. It's obviously not going to replace a pan or hoven.