This is happening in a lot of professions as people use the internet amd AI to become instant…

Another problem makes itself clear: just a little experience in the field makes anyone feel justified enough to sniff their own farts. The real pioneers in the industry are nearly impossible to find amongst all of the content that is being created — and it is making it harder to sift through and find the rare gems that get to the point or say something new. Our community has become hijacked by attention-farming tactics that are co-opted by large and overv…

Why I Stopped Applying For UX Jobs (And Why You Likely Will, Too)

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Jon Upshaw

Feb 22, 2025

This is happening in a lot of professions as people use the internet amd AI to become instant experts. Experience is currently being undervalued. I think that the hype will die down in a few years. When we come up for air, a lot of professions will have disappeared. AI cannot replace humans, but professionals who learn the technology will come out ahead in their industry. Great article.