'We've spent the last year thinking deeply' about how to regurgitate clichés
#ai #programming #softwareengineering #lifeatgoogle | Addy Osmani | 28 comments
Verdict
The carousel format is the tell here: a parade of buzzwords masquerading as wisdom. 'We've spent the last year thinking deeply' rings hollow when followed by 'real agentic engineering,' a term so nebulous it could mean anything from building Skynet to teaching Roombas to tango. Meanwhile, '$90,000 prize pool (cash + credits + more)' almost manages to overshadow the fact that this entire post is less about innovation and more about leveraging Google's brand like an accessory in a high-stakes fashion show. And let's not overlook 'Don't wait :)', a line that's been stapled onto every sense of urgency since email became mainstream. Ah, LinkedIn — where recycled platitudes are seasoned with just enough corporate glitter to pass for thought leadership.
While the post is promotional, it avoids overt humblebrags about personal achievements.
The post references Google and DeepMind but does not heavily rely on credentials.
'We've spent the last year thinking deeply' suggests profundity without substantial content.
The promotion of a challenge seems consistent with being part of a tech company.
The entire post serves to promote the challenge and indirectly the author’s association with Google.
'Don't wait' and terms like 'real production value' reflect cliché usage common in promotional material.
Cringe highlights
- $90,000 prize pool (cash + credits + more)