Why I Choose Anxiety Over Anger in the Age of AI

Anger, Anxiety and Agency

Armin Ronacher reflects on why anger at work is counterproductive, especially in tech's current AI-driven upheaval. He argues that anxiety is a more honest and productive response than anger, which seeks a villain. Instead of blaming, he advocates for curiosity and experimentation, acknowledging the uncertainty facing programmers and company owners alike. He shares his own mixed feelings of excitement and unease about the future, urging readers to stay curious and earn the right to resist when necessary.