The Devil’s Advocate on AI: The Eloquent Death of Language Models
Language made LLMs universal. But as they fade into tools and workflows, what remains of the language model as a product?
Executive-Grade Irony
Essays on AI, decision-making, and critical thinking.
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What happens when everything looks fine, but nothing clearly stands out? As the cost of producing convincing signals drops, distinguishing real capability from well-structured output becomes harder. This essay looks at the consequences for decision-making in a world where signals no longer reliably differentiate.
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Degrees were never proof of competence. They were signals of it. But what happens when the process behind them changes?
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All my life, people have asked me for answers.