Throw the computer and the smartphone out of the window.
Or more reasonably, the same old thing : use Linux, hack a little, why not learn programming basics. But learn to own your technology, fight against centralization of technology. The same old RMS story.
IDK where the tech industry is going, if there will be jobs anymore or not, but what I'm sure (and what have been the case for the last 10-15 years anyway) is that for most tech jobs, having good technical knowledge beyond the basics is pretty useless and will probably not be recognized.
If you can, stay a computer geek if that's your thing, but don't make it your career choice, the Eldorado is behind us.
As someone who very much enjoys self learning, I can't comprehend what you wrote. It doesn't make any sense. In fact, I don't believe you've played in the same sandbox at all.
> why not learn programming basics
Do you think implementing an LLM from scratch would not require programming!?
A generic project based goal like this is the best approach to self learning, because you fight your way to it, picking up what you need to know on the way. And, once it's all working, and you get your first meaningful sign of success (in this case, some tokens out), after your long path, you fucking celebrate!
Or more reasonably, the same old thing : use Linux, hack a little, why not learn programming basics. But learn to own your technology, fight against centralization of technology. The same old RMS story.
IDK where the tech industry is going, if there will be jobs anymore or not, but what I'm sure (and what have been the case for the last 10-15 years anyway) is that for most tech jobs, having good technical knowledge beyond the basics is pretty useless and will probably not be recognized.
If you can, stay a computer geek if that's your thing, but don't make it your career choice, the Eldorado is behind us.