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by stetrain 298 days ago
Yes, the quick to correct itself isn't really useful. I would not like a human assistant/intern/pair programmer who when asked how to do X said:

> To accomplish X you can just use Y!

But Y isn't applicable in this scenario.

> Oh, you're absolutely right! Instead of Y you can do Z.

Are you sure? I don't think Z accomplishes X.

> On second thought you're absolutely correct. Y or Z will clearly not accomplish X, but let's try Q....