Craft is Untouchable - Christopher Butler

AI doesn't threaten craft—the temptation to skip iteration does.

Craft is Untouchable - Christopher Butler essay Craft is Untouchable Summary AI doesn't threaten craft—the temptation to skip iteration does. Published on March 31, 2026 by Christopher Butler I have a vested interest in the title of this piece being true. I’ve spent decades developing craft—not just making things, but understanding systems, seeing patterns, making judgments that can’t be reduced to prompts. If AI eliminates the need for that expertise, I’m in trouble. But I don’t think it does. And understanding why matters—not just for people like me, but for anyone who cares about the differ

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