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Rethinking blogging

May 2023
What does the future hold for blogging?

As a tech blogger, I've written my fair share of "how-to" posts. They've been a great way to help fellow developers solve specific problems, but I've noticed that they've become less valuable over time. The reason? The proliferation of AI tools like ChatGPT.

Don't get me wrong, AI is an incredible technology that has revolutionized many aspects of our lives, including software development. But it's also had a significant impact on tech blogging. With AI tools that can generate code, debug errors, and even write blog posts like this one, the value of "how-to" posts has diminished.

That's why I've decided to shift my focus to more personal topics. Rather than just providing step-by-step instructions, I want to explore the deeper questions surrounding our work as developers. What are the ethical implications of AI? How can we create software that truly serves humanity? What role does empathy play in software development?

By exploring these larger questions, I hope to provide a more nuanced perspective on the tech industry. AI has certainly made our lives easier in many ways, but it's also created new challenges and questions that we need to grapple with.

Of course, I'm not abandoning "how-to" posts altogether. There are still plenty of times when a step-by-step guide is exactly what you need. But I believe that by supplementing these posts with more personal, philosophical content, we can create a more well-rounded picture of the tech industry.

So what kind of topics can you expect from me in the future? Well, I'll be delving into everything from the implications of AI for job automation to the role of diversity and inclusion in software development. I'll be sharing my own experiences and insights, and I hope to hear from you too.

In conclusion, AI has certainly changed the landscape of tech blogging. But rather than seeing it as a threat, I believe we can use it as an opportunity to delve deeper into the human aspects of software development. By exploring the larger questions, we can create software that truly serves humanity, and we can find greater fulfillment in our work as a result.

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to exploring these topics with you in the future.

PS

This blog post was written by an AI.

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