[chubot]

They tell me I don't have a real job because I just tell the computer what to do, and I don't do the thing myself (to which I can't help but respond that they're absolutely right)

Hm interesting

So they are making the distinction between regular "human brain" coding and AI-assisted coding?

Regular coding could be described as "not doing the thing yourself, but telling the computer what to do"

(FWIW I do think there is a huge difference; however I am not sure the general public has a very good idea of what "programming" is. I remember having some code up on my screen and my educated family was confused, even at the concept)

[hirvi74]

Most actions can be viewed in highly reductionist manner.

Even J.S. Bach was aware of the same concept:

> "There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself."

~ Johann Sebastian Bach

[bombcar]

Iirc the piano was considered uncouth and unskilled because it was “too easy”.

[downbad_]

Hey, I sent you an email just now.