"Trees take quite a while to grow. If someone 50 years ago planted a row of oaks or a chestnut tree on your plot of land, you have something that no amount of money or effort can replicate. The only way is to wait."
"We know this intuitively. We pay premiums for Swiss watches, Hermès bags and old properties precisely because of the time embedded in them. We require age minimums for driving, voting, and drinking because we believe maturity only comes through lived experience."
"The current generation of startup founders and programmers is obsessed with speed. Fast iteration, rapid deployment, doing everything as quickly as possible. For many things, that's fine. You can go fast, leave some quality on the table, and learn something along the way."
"There's a feeling that all the things that create friction in your life should be automated away. That human involvement should be replaced by AI-based decision-making. Because it is the friction of the process that often serves a purpose."
Trees take decades to grow, symbolizing the value of time in creating lasting assets. Society values age and maturity, evident in premium products and age restrictions. However, the current trend favors instant gratification, particularly in software and startups. While speed can be beneficial, it can also be detrimental in areas requiring careful consideration, such as compliance. The friction in processes often serves a purpose, and the push to automate everything may overlook the importance of human involvement and long-term commitment.
Read at Armin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
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