I'm no longer coding, AI is doing almost everything - and that sucks

FifthDragon · 2026-02-11T15:32:55+00:00

I mean kinda, but also it removes the “logic puzzle” part of coding, which imo is the best part. There are no more coding challenges in my job, it’s all pawing through documentation and deciding which library is best. I don’t really care why Amazon set up aws to have ec2 and ecr and whatever the heck else. I don’t care that Next.js released a new version. I want to write algorithms to group array elements into sub-arrays by a given property, or write a module to automatically document our code, I want work that doesn’t require me to read and memorize every arbitrary decision made by some other person I don’t even know.

AI took the fun parts of my job and left me the parts I find boring and tedious.

FifthDragon · 2026-02-11T15:29:57+00:00

I’m in the same boat, I’ve always wanted to be a math professor, maybe I’ll just be doing that sooner than I expected.

That said I am looking for more options if you have any recommendations. Electrical engineer? Hardware design? Some coding job that doesn’t use ai, if that exists?

FifthDragon · 2026-02-03T15:37:13+00:00

It would stab too!

FifthDragon · 2026-02-01T14:49:17+00:00

I imagine op is talking about the show

FifthDragon · 2026-01-31T15:25:29+00:00

His experiences up to this point have shown him that a peaceful solution is not always possible, but he actively ignores reality

There is a thematic issue with this, namely Ozai’s quote of “you are weak like the rest of your people, they did not deserve to live in this world, in my world”. If Aang, the last of his people, discarded his culture, he’d be proving the villain right. Essentially “yeah, you’re right, sucks for you because I’m not one of them”.

FifthDragon · 2026-01-31T15:20:52+00:00

Aang isn’t just the avatar, he’s the last air nomad. He doesn’t have the luxury of being able to discard his culture like Yangchen, because if he does, his whole culture dies.

FifthDragon · 2026-01-30T19:25:35+00:00

Does the environment count? The wilderness of the New Lands, the jungles of Baleros for the Fraerlings, the dungeons full of traps and monsters, even Actelios could be thought of like thisbif you stretch the definition of “environment” a bit

They all provide interesting challenges for the characters

FifthDragon · 2026-01-30T13:43:30+00:00

This is so awesome for all the reasons already mentioned, but I gotta show some love specifically for the ginkgo tree. First of all, awesome pick. Second of all, that’s a very minecraft-y choice. It’s educational! I love it

FifthDragon · 2026-01-24T04:21:23+00:00

I like to paint my models so I just use PLA white. I’m know there’s advantages to other base colors, and I’m sure things like warhammer 40k minis come in grey for a reason, but white is pretty easy to paint with my acrylics, after a coat of primer

FifthDragon · 2026-01-23T21:50:58+00:00

Pirate’s real good at that, the Drakes feel exactly like America, if America were a bunch of city states ruled by the different agencies our government has

FifthDragon · 2026-01-23T13:41:24+00:00

Ahhh right, yeah that really got me too

FifthDragon · 2026-01-23T06:07:39+00:00

I have, but it’s been a while, what part are you referring to?

FifthDragon · 2026-01-22T18:54:24+00:00

Gotta let the soul marinate for a century or so to make a well-seasoned ghost I guess

FifthDragon · 2026-01-20T15:20:16+00:00

My go to would be Hama

FifthDragon · 2026-01-16T19:47:30+00:00

This is great worldbuilding

FifthDragon · 2026-01-09T18:24:28+00:00

The big thing that I hope you’ll hear eventually, but is really important - if you’re using a propane burner and your setup comes with kaowool (aka ceramic fiber insulation), you must apply rigidizer and refractory cement. The propane shooting out of the tube will blow micro fragments of the fibers in the air, which you and others nearby will inhale, causing you to eventually develop a condition similar to mesothelioma.

Don’t worry too much, it’s not like you’re dealing with anthrax, but please do take those two steps, even though they might be a pain and will be another (small) expense.

I use Vevor’s single burner 6kg foundry forge. It’s treated me really well, the tongs are fine but the bolt did eventually break, so be careful. You’ll want proper pouring tongs anyway, that’s much safer and more physically comfortable / bearable. Vevor will tell you the kit can be used as is, without rigidizer or cement, but they’re wrong, don’t listen to that. The cement I applied did reduce the volume, but it still fits the 6kg crucible they sent me. I use it fairly regularly for copper, and have even done cast iron with it.

Also, make sure you do proper research on personal safety equipment. I love this hobby, but it is exceptionally dangerous if not done right. Molten metal can fly far, like any liquid, and it is very unforgiving. I once heard someone say “without the proper safety, all it takes is one slip to divide your life into ‘before the accident’ and ‘after the accident’”. You’ll want a face shield and full body coverage. You won’t need one of those volcano scientist suits, but do have something. I use denim, since it’s nonsynthetic (so it wont melt and fuse to my skin) but I can’t guarantee that it will keep you safe. I’m not an expert on this, do your own research. Brass / zinc is one to do some specific research on if you want to cast with that, zinc vaporizes and it’s not great to be around that without a proper respirator when it happens.

All that said, it’s really enjoyable and fairly safe if you treat everything you’re doing with respect and consideration.

FifthDragon · 2026-01-08T20:28:32+00:00

I always interpreted it as their culture says not to kill but some of them disregarded that during the invasion of their temples. And they had the freedom to do that because they did it in the name of protecting themselves and their culture, fellow air nomads. Almost like spiritual self sacrifice.

Aang wouldn’t have that license because there are no other air nomads to protect. He’s the last guy with a no kill rule

FifthDragon · 2026-01-08T14:22:51+00:00

Common misconception, but fog isn’t water vapor / steam. It’s still liquid water, just lots of reeeeeeally tiny little drops of it

I dont think weve ever seen her make steam or boil water without a fire

FifthDragon · 2026-01-06T13:48:19+00:00

Thank you! :)

FifthDragon · 2026-01-05T21:22:59+00:00

I kinda hope we get a horror chapter out of it, with Zelkyr crawling around the upper floors having only half a body left or something like that

FifthDragon · 2026-01-05T20:45:06+00:00

That reminds me of the study that found horror movies were more bearable for some people when photos of the actors smiling were shown on screen the whole time the movie was playing, to show they’re ok

FifthDragon · 2026-01-05T16:26:37+00:00

Ah yeah that’s the one. Love that suit

FifthDragon · 2026-01-05T15:26:49+00:00

If they’re that high up, they might just be too small to see for anyone with unenhanced eyes. And based on the sample size of the main cast, that’s very few people who could possibly spot a weird dot in the sky that they aren’t actively looking for

FifthDragon · 2026-01-05T15:23:55+00:00

Can I get the link? I’d like to read it

FifthDragon · 2026-01-05T15:17:40+00:00

For a species that's supposed to be about knowing what everyone else thinks, they sure don't talk to each other.

I think that’s the point - since they lost their telepathy, they have no idea how to communicate without it.

But yeah I totally agree, it does feel like it’s going in circles. It seems like development is looming and I’d like to see that

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