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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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[–] seralth@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Microwaves are useful cooking tools and can be used to make many things.

[–] Lauchmelder@feddit.org 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

correct, but if you're paying someone to make you a dish you wouldn't want them to just slap a frozen fish in the microwave and serve it to you. That's what using AI to build enterprise applications for customers is like.

[–] lime@feddit.nu 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

i mean, when they were new that was absolutely what people paid for. microwaves were the new hotness, the height of luxury for a few years. there were microwave-only restaurants.

which i guess serves to further strengthen the metaphor.

[–] Ansis100@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Exactly how AI is a useful programming tool when used correctly by a professional.