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Agent psychosis: are we going insane? (News)

Published 19 Jan 2026

Duration: 06:14

Software development topics, including advancements, industry trends, and best practices, are covered in the podcast.

Episode Description

Armin Ronacher thinks AI agent psychosis might be driving us insane, Dan Abramov explains how AT Protocol is a social filesystem, RepoBar keeps your G...

Overview

The podcast delves into various aspects of modern software development, discussing the release of jQuery 4.0 and its significant changes, while noting its continued popularity despite breaking updates. It raises concerns about "agent coding addiction," highlighting the risks of over-reliance on AI tools, which may compromise development quality and reduce human collaboration. The episode introduces a "social file system" concept inspired by the at protocol, aiming to enhance app integration and portability, and mentions Repo Bar, a GitHub activity monitor for macOS, alongside opportunities for agent-based development.

The podcast also addresses the vulnerability of AI-assisted teams to compromised dependencies, suggesting Sonotype Guide as a potential solution. Practical insights into Postgres best practices, such as using UUIDs and appropriate naming conventions, are shared. It critiques the current state of JavaScript dependency management, advocating for a more comprehensive overhaul. Additional topics include the acquisition of Astro by CloudFlare, along with recurring discussions on the Dead Internet Theory and leadership in software engineering.

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