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title: Quoting Carson Gross
link: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Oct/8/carson-gross/
source: simonwillison-net
published: 2026-10-08T21:05:44Z
updated: 2026-10-08T21:05:44Z
first_seen: 2026-10-08T23:55:34.578128200Z
labels:
- ai
- careers
- carson-gross
- computer-science
summary: 'Computer programming is, fundamentally, about two things: Problem-solving using computers Learning to control complexity while solving these problems I have a hard time imagining a future where knowing how to solve problems with computers and how to control the complexity of those solutions is less valuable than it is today, so I think it will continue to be a viable career even with the advent of AI tools. — Carson Gross Tags: computer-science, carson-gross, careers, ai'
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> Computer programming is, fundamentally, about two things:
>
> - Problem-solving using computers
> - Learning to control complexity while solving these problems
>
> I have a hard time imagining a future where knowing how to solve problems with computers and how to control the complexity of those solutions is *less* valuable than it is today, so I think it will continue to be a viable career even with the advent of AI tools.

— [Carson Gross](https://htmx.org/essays/yes-and/)

Posted [8th October 2026](https://simonwillison.net/2026/Oct/8/) at 9:05 pm

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