The author discussed their experience at the GOTO Conference, sharing observations on LLM-augmented programming and the need for a new generation to lead movements. Ian Johnson's work on restructuring a codebase using AI is highlighted, revealing the shift from writer to curator facilitated by tests and architectural patterns. The closure of UK government open source repositories, allegedly for security reasons, is criticized as a misguided approach. Adam Tornhill's insights on cognitive endurance in agentic coding emphasize the mental costs of increased decision density. The author shares humorous quotes and addresses the discontent among young people regarding tech oligarchy and AI. Two articles from The Economist are mentioned, one discussing historical technological impacts on employment and the other focusing on AI's effect on graduate hiring. The US government's efforts to regulate AI are criticized for being insubstantial and lacking expertise. The lack of regulation is seen as potentially harmful due to the rapid evolution of AI. Finally, the author endorses a candidate, Beth Anders-Beck, for Congress due to their software development expertise.