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1. schoen · 1785966220 · focus · HN ↗

   With the em dashes and the conclusion "This was not called execution. It was called retirement." I expect a lot of people would believe today that these title cards were written by an LLM.

   1. rafram · 1785967996 · focus · HN ↗

      You're not wrong, but part of the core problem with LLMs is that they write every blog post and README like they're writing the opening titles for Blade Runner.

      1. anigbrowl · 1785975063 · focus · HN ↗

         Also the problem with LinkedIn, local news etc. Contemporary American culture is addicted to dramatic writing and tries to leverage its tropes to create emotional engagement on everything.

         1. mpfh · 1785980832 · focus · HN ↗

            You hit the nail on the smoking gun.

            1. lstodd · 1785982650 · focus · HN ↗

               I applaud your excellent (sorry, cat stole the rest).
         2. mindcrime · 1785981985 · focus · HN ↗

            Exactly. That's not just a load-bearing truth — it's a testament to the power of the contemporary zeitgeist!

            1. vntok · 1786036500 · focus · HN ↗

               You're absolutely right.
      2. DrewADesign · 1786009344 · focus · HN ↗

         > they write every blog post and README like they're writing the opening titles for Blade Runner.

         As told through a Reddit post.

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