The LLM Critics Are Right. I Use LLMs Anyway
Summary
The author acknowledges common criticisms of LLMs (copyright, environmental impact, and trust) but continues to use them deliberately. They discuss patterns for responsible use, such as running models locally, rigorous problem statements, and thorough PR descriptions, while emphasizing that thinking should remain human-driven. The piece argues LLMs can augment thinking when used with discipline, not replace human judgment, and stresses that many in the community share the tension.