Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: October 29, 2026

In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit my commentary on AI over the years, along with an opposing view from someone I highly respect.

Mike Wolfe

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Throwback Thursday: October 29, 2026

With over a million words scattered across more than 1,800 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.

That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.

Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

AI is the Future...And the Future is Now
Used properly, AI is the greatest force-multiplying technology the world has ever seen.
No Longer SetMike Wolfe
"AI Will Take My Job": A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Whether you think AI is coming to *take* your job... Or you think AI will help you *be more productive* at your job... You're probably right.
No Longer SetMike Wolfe
The Jevons Paradox: Why AI Is Good News for Access Developers
Who needs software developers when we have AI? More businesses than ever before, I predict.
No Longer SetMike Wolfe

Wisdom from Around the Web

Karl Donaubuaer–godfather of the Access community, and someone who's opinion and views I highly respect–takes a much more skeptical view of AI than I do.

I have no idea what Karl's political views are (nor do I have any interest in exploring such things on this blog), but on this particular topic, he fits William F. Buckley's famous definition of a conservative:

“A conservative is someone who stands athwart history, yelling Stop, at a time when no one is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with those who so urge it.”
The first AI Add-In for Access
AI here, there, anywhere. A third-party vendor offers the first comprehensive AI integration tool for Access.
AccessForeverKarl Donaubauer
Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter - Future of Life Institute
We call on all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.
Future of Life Institute

One thing I think we both agree on is that AI is a runaway train.

Whether it proves safer to be on board than off may come down to how spectacular the inevitable derailment is.

Developer Humor

Six panels, Ace and Seth side by side on a plain floor line. Panel 1: Ace says 'AI won't replace Access developers.' Panel 2: Ace: 'It's the Jevons paradox. Cheaper software means more demand for software.' Panel 3: Ace: 'Every department will want an app. And who turns business needs into software?' Panel 4: Seth: 'Access developers?' Ace, grinning: 'Access developers!' Panel 5: a silent beat; Seth looks at Ace. Panel 6: Seth, serene: 'Or the departments. Now that they can just ask the AI.' Ace looks shocked.

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All original code samples by Mike Wolfe are licensed under CC BY 4.0