Software's YouTube Moment is Happening Now

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Anish Acharya
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This directly connects to Brian's experience building AI-powered dev workflows and automating side projects like print-on-demand. The "software as creative expression" angle aligns with his transition from pure engineering to writing and running multiple projects, plus he's perfectly positioned to validate or challenge this thesis with real examples.

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AI/agents/future of software work Engineering craft/architecture/productivity Side projects/automation/earning from skills

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"I Built 5 Side Projects in 2025 - Here's What the 'YouTube Moment' Actually Looks Like"

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"Why AI-Generated Software Isn't Like YouTube Videos (And Why That Matters)"

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"The Real Barrier Isn't Coding Anymore - It's Everything Else"

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Software can keep gaining value over time
Anyone can build apps quickly
Express themselves through software, not just use it for work

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#ai-democratization #side-projects #dev-productivity #ai-agents #solopreneurship #software-creation #automation