Things that helped me get out of the AI 10x engineer imposter syndrome
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Feeling like an AI imposter, one engineer tested various AI coding tools only to find they weren't revolutionary. After analyzing the math behind "10x productivity" claims, they realized genuine productivity increases from AI are modest (20-50%) and often temporary. The AI coding revolution is overblown by those with financial interests, while engineers can still choose coding methods they enjoy without guilt.
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