Ralph Wiggum as a "software engineer"
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Quick Take
This hits Brian's sweet spot perfectly: a simple bash loop technique for AI automation that someone used to deliver a $50k contract for $297. The "deterministically bad in an undeterministic world" concept and iterative prompt tuning aligns with his engineering mindset and side project automation interests.
Relevant Domains
AI/agents/future of software work ✅ Engineering craft/architecture/productivity ✅ Side projects/automation/earning from skills ✅
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"I Built My Own Ralph: What I Learned Running AI Agents in Production"
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"Why 'Deterministically Bad' AI Might Be Better Than Inconsistent Humans"
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"The $297 Contract: Breaking Down AI-Powered Freelancing ROI"
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"Prompt Engineering as Infrastructure: Building Reliable AI Workflows"
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Key Quotes
Ralph can replace the majority of outsourcing at most companies for greenfield projects
deterministically bad in an undeterministic world
LLMs are mirrors of operator skill
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#ai-agents
#automation
#prompt-engineering
#freelancing-roi
#developer-productivity
#serverless-mindset
#practical-ai