Fuck it, make it anyway

The author, a programmer and game developer, experienced a crisis of motivation triggered by concerns about generative AI devaluing creative work in their field. Despite anxiety about whether their skills remain relevant, they resolve to continue making projects the hard way—building a game engine from scratch in C++—because the joy of creation and pride in craftsmanship matter more than speed or competition. The piece argues that choosing to make things without AI assistance, even if inefficient, is a valid response to technological disruption.