You don’t have to if you don’t want to
Summary
This is an opinion piece by Scott Smitelli that critiques the rush to adopt generative AI in software and business workflows. It uses metaphors of ship decks and tools to argue for preserving craft and human judgment, while warning about the risks of prompt-driven development, labor displacement, and environmental impact. The piece invites readers to decide how and when to use AI, without surrendering core skills.