AI Didn't Make Expertise Optional. It Made It More Valuable
Summary
The article argues that AI does not replace expertise but amplifies it, making deep understanding more valuable and shallow understanding riskier. It emphasizes that fundamentals—understanding systems, trade-offs, the problem domain, and what constitutes 'good'—remain crucial, and warns against speed without understanding. It concludes with a practical path: review AI-generated work rigorously, understand the reasoning behind it, and use AI to extend capabilities while preserving craft.