In this episode of 3reate, we dismantle the “Purist” argument. We explore the friction between traditional craftsmanship and algorithmic efficiency.
Is using an LLM to write documentation “cheating,” or is it just the modern version of using Spellcheck?
We cover:
The Linux Controversy: Why open-source communities are rejecting AI, and why they might be fighting gravity. (https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/08/linus_versus_llms_ai_slop_docs)
The Liability Trap: Using the Waymo “Trolley Problem” to explain why humans must remain the “Architects of Liability,” even if they aren’t the architects of the code.
The Medical Test: A thought experiment on trust—would you care if a robot saved your life, or only if it made a mistake?
Vibe Coding: The rise of non-technical programming and the security nightmares hiding inside “easy” code.
The Bottom Line: Creativity is your ultimate advantage, but clinging to “manual labor” as a badge of honor is a survival strategy for the past. We strip away the drama to give you the mental models needed to navigate the age of synthetic media.
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Linus Torvalds bans AI documentation from Linux.
(01:03) Why the tool matters less than the output.
(02:22) Photoshop, Art, and the “Fake” debate.
(06:05) Thought Experiment: AI vs. Human Medical Diagnosis.
(08:00) Waymo, autonomous liability, and the “Trolley Problem.”
(09:50) The Spellcheck Defense: Are you “cheating” with AI?
(13:30) Vibe Coding: Innovation or security nightmare?
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