'Engineer Personalities' Rhapsody by Dr. Alberto: Creativity Replaced with Hallmark Wisdom
I adore this old Sam Altman tweet for how wonderfully wrong it is. This is what I call an ⬜ engineer ⬜ personality: being so enamoured with rules, formulas, and processes that you fall completely… | Dr. Alberto Chierici | 56 comments
Verdict
The existential pity of Dr. Alberto Chierici's musings is their reliance on the vacuous mantra, 'bad tech comes from bad anthropology.' It's not so much a eureka moment as it is a corporate astrology reading, hinting at celestial flatlines. Equally stirring is the tired refrain that 'people are not machines,' like a relic unearthed from motivational artifacts circa 1995. This revelation, arguably excavated from the depths of a trite office poster, fails to provoke or enlighten. Meanwhile, beneath these translucent waves lies Dr. Chierici's nod to Altman's tweet — 'wonderfully wrong,' yet garnished with sly intellectual charm aimed squarely at applause-seeking recruits and algorithmic approval. For those with an appetite for substantive thought, this serves only as LinkedIn's echo of recycled enlightenment.
The author expresses admiration for Sam Altman's tweet while critiquing it, hinting at some self-awareness but lacks genuine modesty.
The post references Dr. Alberto Chierici's credentials but primarily relies on personal insights rather than formal qualifications.
'Bad tech comes from bad anthropology' reads as a vague assertion without concrete examples or actionable insights.
The message about creativity contradicts the format of a social media post that thrives on algorithmic engagement.
While there is no overt selling of services, the call to explore his content subtly promotes his brand.
'People are not machines' and 'brain is not a statistical engine' reflect tired platitudes common in discussions about technology and humanity.