AI 'slop herding' replaces traditional craft, author laments

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The author reflects on the shift from traditional craftsmanship to managing AI tools, likening the process to "slop herding" rather than productive work. They contrast the predictable nature of physical tools like chisels and lathes with the challenging task of guiding AI systems that require constant attention and management. This change, they argue, has led to a loss of true craft in favor of a new, less satisfying form of productivity. AI

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IMPACT Suggests a fundamental shift in the nature of work and productivity due to AI, questioning the value of current AI-driven workflows.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named individual on Mastodon discussing the nature of AI work.

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Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · altunyurt · 2026-05-04 13:21

Craft was the art of taming tools — building things with mastery and precision. The chisel never needed to be convinced. The lathe never had an identity crisis.

Craft was the art of taming tools — building things with mastery and precision. The chisel never needed to be convinced. The lathe never had an identity crisis. The compiler never needed a persona to do its job. We are all herders now, trying to keep a pack of pseudo-sentients wi…

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Craft was the art of taming tools — building things with mastery and precision. The chisel never needed to be convinced. The lathe never had an identity crisis.

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