Prototyping turned into an excuse for not thinking

Software companies increasingly release unfinished products and fix them publicly, from No Man's Sky's missing features to Cyberpunk's catastrophic bugs. While both games eventually redeemed themselves, this trend extends beyond gaming to AI devices and software tools. The rise of AI development tools amplifies this "cult of velocity," where speed trumps thoughtfulness, contrasting with the emerging "slow software" movement that prioritizes sustainability and careful development.