I Am Retiring from Tech to Live Offline

This article discusses Chad Whitacre's decision to retire from the tech industry and open source, motivated by the disruptive impact of AI on his life and work. He describes his intent to adopt a 'Neo-Amish' lifestyle, stepping back to a pre-screen, analog existence while still using some modern conveniences like cars and electricity. The post includes his personal reflections on AI's effects on creativity and mental health, and links to earlier writings about his experiences with AI tools. It also notes his past efforts to solve open source sustainability and the continuation of the Open Source Endowment without him.