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AI's emotional toll: A programmer's existential crisis

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Andy Balaam shared a personal reflection on the emotional impact of AI, describing how it has led to feelings of existential sadness and questioning the purpose of his lifelong dedication to computer science. While acknowledging AI's potential as a powerful tool for productivity and assistance, especially for individuals with conditions like bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism, he also expressed concerns about its ethical implications, environmental cost, and the displacement of human expertise. AI

IMPACT AI's rapid advancement is prompting existential questions about human purpose and the value of specialized skills.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece reflecting on the personal and emotional impact of AI.

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AI's emotional toll: A programmer's existential crisis

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Feeling sad about AI @ andybalaam gives an emotional, relatable, and encouraging homily on the effect of AI on people which touched me and I'm very grateful for

    Feeling sad about AI @ andybalaam gives an emotional, relatable, and encouraging homily on the effect of AI on people which touched me and I'm very grateful for, thank you. https:// artificialworlds.net/blog/2026 /09/11/feeling-sad-about-ai/ Relatable (and emotional) because I've…

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