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Fear and Loathing of AI (Part III): “Learn AI” Is the New “Learn to Code”
By Cliff Potts, CSO, and Editor-in-Chief of WPS News
There is a sentence that shows up in every technological cycle right before the disappointment phase begins.
“Just learn the skill.”
It sounds empowering. It sounds reasonable. It sounds like personal agency.
It is also a lie we have been telling people for decades.
The obedience script
“Learn to code” was never about opportunity.
It was about discipline.It trained people to accept that:
- structural failures are personal problems,
- economic insecurity is an individual moral test,
- and survival depends on constant retraining at your own expense.
When the promised jobs didn’t materialize—or paid far less than advertised—the story shifted seamlessly: you didn’t learn the right language, the right framework, the right stack.
Now the phrase has been updated.
“Learn AI.”
Same script. Same pressure. Same outcome.
Skills don’t collapse — markets do
Coding did not fail because people were lazy or incapable. It failed because markets flooded, tools commoditized, and labor lost leverage.
AI will follow the same arc, only faster.
The moment a skill becomes:
- widely accessible,
- easily automated,
- and expected rather than rewarded,
it stops being a path to security and becomes a baseline requirement for staying afloat.
The reward for compliance is not prosperity.
It is continued participation.Training as cost transfer
Here is what “learn AI” really means in practice:
- You pay for the courses.
- You absorb the time cost.
- You shoulder the career risk.
- You adapt repeatedly as tools change.
- You accept lower pay because “AI makes you more efficient.”
None of that is accidental.
It is a system designed to push costs downward while extracting value upward.
The more often you are told to retrain, the clearer it becomes that training itself is the product.
The illusion of agency
People are encouraged to believe that mastery equals control.
But control does not come from skill alone.
It comes from:- ownership,
- bargaining power,
- regulation,
- and collective leverage.
Without those, skill is just labor dressed up as self-improvement.
Learning AI may help you keep your job a little longer.
It will not protect you from the logic of the system deploying it.What learning actually means now
This does not mean you should refuse to learn.
It means you should learn without illusions.
Learn AI the way you learn any tool:
- to reduce friction,
- to save time,
- to extend what you already do.
Do not learn it expecting salvation.
Do not learn it expecting loyalty from platforms.
Do not learn it expecting the market to reward you for effort.Markets reward leverage, not diligence.
The quiet truth
The most dangerous part of “learn AI” is not that it is false.
It is that it is incomplete.
It tells people how to adapt, but never who benefits.
It demands flexibility, but never offers stability.
It promises relevance, but never guarantees dignity.We have seen this cycle before.
And it did not end with freedom.
It ended with exhaustion.
For more social commentary, please see Occupy 2.5 at https://Occupy25.com
#AISkills #ArtificialIntelligence #economicPrecarity #futureOfWork #laborEconomics #learnToCode #Occupy25 #platformCapitalism #technologyHype #workforceRetraining #WPSNews -
"Train Fight" got some updates. New music (in Stereo!), new levels and controls. Check it out either on Scratch or Turbowarp if you want 60fps
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1285094904/
https://turbowarp.org/1285094904?fps=60
#gaming #game #scratch #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #indiegamedev #ScratchGame #MadeWithScratch #Coding #LearnToCode
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Man, imagine you were a miner who got laid off, finally learned to code and now AI takes your job but fosil fuel industry is raking in money hand over fist thanks to worldwide corruption, so you go back to mining!
#internet #work #job #tech #technology #ai #journalism #climate #corruption #oil #epstein #coding #it #mining #world #learntocode #oil #coal
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Have you ever needed to write code on your phone?
Read more here:
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He liberado mi libro «Desafíos de programación atemporales y multiparadigmáticos» para leer online de forma gratuita:
https://andros.dev/libro/desafios-de-programacion-atemporales-y-multiparadigmaticos/
Podéis apoyarme comprando la versión en tapa blanda: https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0FK3PK2TM
#programacion #programming #algoritmos #algorithms #python #programacionfuncional #functionalprogramming #librosgratis #freebooks #aprendeprogramacion #learntocode #opensource #recursion #datastructures -
Join @vyruss today, 4/3 at 10 AM EST for a live, hands-on session based on Chapter 2 of his book, "#PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" hosted on LinkedIn Live. 🐘
He'll break down common #SQL anti-patterns that lead to incorrect results and hidden performance issues, pairing explanations with live terminal demos.
You should leave feeling much better equipped to write safer (& faster!) #Postgres queries.
Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7443380201146990595/
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As a beginner, should you learn one language or as many as possible?
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How does the switch statement work in CSharp?
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"Just build things!" is the advice you keep hearing... but what should you build?
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Python mastery isn’t just syntax—it’s a journey:
1️⃣ Basics & Data Structures
2️⃣ Functions & Control Flow
3️⃣ Modules, File Handling, OOP
4️⃣ Error Handling & Debugging
5️⃣ Logging & Dependencies
6️⃣ Concurrency & Parallelism
7️⃣ Web Dev, Database Integration
8️⃣ Design PatternsConsistent practice + real projects = true expertise.
#Python #Programming #Coding #SoftwareDevelopment #LearnToCode
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Want to learn any programming language in 10 days? Focus on fundamentals first: syntax, variables, control flow, functions, and error handling. Then move to modules, functional thinking, and OOP. End with revision and practice. Structure beats motivation.
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One of the most basic and helpful language features in CSharp...
Read more here:
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And on a more nerdy note, if you're learning programming or want to sharpen your skills, I highly recommend Exercism (https://exercism.io).
It's completely free and has tracks for lots of languages. It even lets you solve exercises in your own editor using their CLI, which I love.
I've been using it for Python the past few weeks, and I've learned more about how to actually think through problems than I did with more guided platforms. It focuses on solving real challenges instead of just walking you through syntax.
If you like structured practice and leveling up your thinking, it's worth checking out. -
Why Rust Is Gaining Traction Among Programmers
Rust is a programming language many coders are learning. It helps make safe and fast computer programs. Learn why it's good for new coders and big projects.
#RustProgramming, #Coding, #SoftwareDevelopment, #Tech, #LearnToCode
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Many people are learning the Rust programming language. It is known for helping to make computer programs that are safe and run very fast. This makes it a good choice for many kinds of work, like building operating systems or websites.
#RustProgramming, #Coding, #SoftwareDevelopment, #Tech, #LearnToCode
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Sharing educational slides on JavaScript Array Methods for learners and developers.
Covering practical use cases of: map(), filter(), reverse (), join(), toString ()
Feedback from the dev community is welcome!
#JavaScript #WebDev #Frontend #Programming #OpenSource #DevCommunity #LearnToCode #TechEducation -
S1 EP19 Lab 9 - Machine Learning in Python - How to Access Dictionary - Data in Python #jupyterlabs #codingforbeginners #jupyternotebook #machinelearningmodels #learntocode #machinelearningbasics #mlforbeginners #algorithims #dataengineering #datascienceforbeginners #vscode #pythoncoding #python #softwaredeveloper #machinelearning #statistics #machinelearningtutorial #PythonForDataScience #datascience #learnpython
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🎤 Never gonna CODE you uuuup! 🎵
Martedì 10/02 alle 21:30 creiamo un #QRCode Generator in #Delphi per "rickrollare" amici e colleghi! 😜
Cosa vediamo?
✅ Chiamate API #REST in Delphi
✅ Sviluppo cross-platform (desktop+mobile) con #FireMonkey
✅ #UI semplice ed efficace
✅ Un aiutino dell'AI per scrivere codice più velocementePartiamo da zero, spiego tutto... anche perché non so nemmeno io come farlo! 😄
📺 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/compilaquindiva
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S1 EP19 Lab 8 - Machine Learning in Python - Looping Through Dictionary - Keys and Values #softwaredeveloper #machinelearning #statistics #machinelearningtutorial #PythonForDataScience #datascience #learnpython #jupyterlabs #codingforbeginners #jupyternotebook #machinelearningmodels #vscode #learntocode #machinelearningbasics #mlforbeginners #algorithims #dataengineering #datascienceforbeginners #pythoncoding #python
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S1 EP19 Lab 7 - Machine Learning in Python - What are - Python Dictionaries #dataengineering #mlforbeginners #algorithims #softwaredeveloper #machinelearning #statistics #machinelearningtutorial #PythonForDataScience #datascience #learnpython #jupyterlabs #codingforbeginners #jupyternotebook #machinelearningmodels #vscode #learntocode #machinelearningbasics #python #datascienceforbeginners #pythoncoding
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S1 EP19 Lab 6 - Machine Learning in Python - Using Python Tuple Methods - in Python #pythoncoding #machinelearningtutorial #PythonForDataScience #dataengineering #mlforbeginners #datascience #algorithims #softwaredeveloper #machinelearning #statistics #learnpython #jupyterlabs #codingforbeginners #jupyternotebook #machinelearningmodels #vscode #learntocode #machinelearningbasics #python #datascienceforbeginners
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S1 EP19 Lab 5 - Machine Learning in Python - How to Join Tuples - in Python #codingforbeginners #algorithims #softwaredeveloper #pythoncoding #machinelearningtutorial #PythonForDataScience #dataengineering #mlforbeginners #datascience #machinelearning #statistics #learnpython #jupyterlabs #vscode #jupyternotebook #machinelearningmodels #learntocode #machinelearningbasics #python #datascienceforbeginners
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S1 EP19 Lab 4 - Machine Learning in Python - Looping Through Tuples - in Python #learntocode #statistics #datascience #PythonForDataScience #dataengineering #softwaredeveloper #codingforbeginners #algorithims #pythoncoding #machinelearningtutorial #mlforbeginners #machinelearning #learnpython #jupyterlabs #python #machinelearningmodels #machinelearningbasics #datascienceforbeginners #vscode #jupyternotebook
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V - S1 EP19 Lab 3 - Machine Learning in Python - Tuple Unpacking Ignoring - Values You Don’t Need #machinelearningbasics #machinelearningtutorial #mlforbeginners #machinelearning #learnpython #jupyterlabs #learntocode #statistics #datascience #PythonForDataScience #dataengineering #softwaredeveloper #codingforbeginners #algorithims #pythoncoding #python #machinelearningmodels #jupyternotebook #datascienceforbeginners #vscode
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Students don’t fail because they’re weak.
They fail because they use tools the wrong way.These ChatGPT prompts for students will help you:
✔ Study faster
✔ Understand better
✔ Avoid shortcuts
✔ Build real skills⚠️ ChatGPT is not your brain — it’s your assistant.
📍 Learn real coding & computer skills at TCCI – Tririd Computer Coaching Institute
#ChatGPTForStudents #StudySmart #AIMadeEasy #StudentLife #ProgrammingStudents #CodingTips #TechStudents #ComputerCourses #TCCI #LearnToCode