Tree Calculus
Summary
The article discusses a John Carmack post about Musashi's Book of Five Rings and the evolution of programming skills, drawing a parallel between historical martial arts and modern coding practices. It argues that AI will shift which skills are most critical, cautioning against clinging to traditional methods and highlighting a playful yet provocative take on technology, craft, and training. The piece uses Carmack’s reflections to comment on how programming work may move from hands-on jitsu to a more automated or abstract 'do'.