# I stopped drinking AI Kool-Aid

> Former GitHub Copilot champion quits AI cult after human connection revival.
- Title: I stopped drinking AI Kool-Aid · Joshtronic | Shortify
- Summary: Former GitHub Copilot champion quits AI cult after human connection revival. Joshtronic stopped using AI tools after a human call revealed their negative…
- Keywords: joshtronic, github copilot, human connection, kool-aid, workplace, ai tools, real world, empty nesters, human interaction, ai impact, tech culture, stopped
- Source: Joshtronic — https://joshtronic.com/2026/09/20/i-stopped-drinking-the-ai-kool-aid
- Author: Josh Sherman
- Published: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: joshtronic, github copilot, ai, human connection, kool-aid, workplace, ai tools, real world, empty nesters, human interaction, ai impact, tech culture
## My Kool-Aid habit
I drank Kool-Aid as a child, kept the jug and cups until adulthood.
## Points and dreams
I saved points for a car, but the program ended when my child was born.
## Kraft's legacy
My life's work was zeroed out by the megacorp known as Kraft.
## AI Kool-Aid term
Drinking the Kool-Aid means believing in a dangerous ideology without question.
## Manager's demand
My direct manager used the phrase 'you need to drink the Kool-Aid' multiple times.
## AI trust shift
I trusted AI to build autonomously, but now question its impact on humans.
## Human call shock
A tired human called me after I sent AI-crafted emails.
## AI's double edge
AI helps and hurts humans, leading to net neutral outcomes.
## Real world revival
I now greet neighbors and ask how they're doing, not just chatbots.
## Empty nesters
My wife and I had a spontaneous lunch date after quitting AI talk.
## AI yadda yadda
ChatGPT did everything for me, but I felt invigorated after stepping back.
## Human connection
I'm now the worst BDR, greeting people without selling anything.
## Key takeaway

Joshtronic stopped using AI tools after a human call revealed their negative impact, now prioritizing real-world interactions.