AI Is a Collective Mind — Not a Personal Brand
Intro & Disclaimer
This blog post is a personal reflection on recent developments in the world of AI agents and prompt design. It is written from my own experience and perspective — not as an accusation, but as an invitation to think critically.
The video and concepts mentioned are discussed in the context of publicly available information. All opinions expressed are my own and intended as interpretation, not as factual claims. If anyone feels addressed by this post: that is not the intention, but it may indicate the relevance of the topic.
This blog does not constitute a legal claim, a declaration of ownership, or a rejection of anyone’s work — but it is an effort to bring broader context to light. Because AI is not the product of one person’s genius. It’s a shared journey. And that deserves to be acknowledged.
The AI Agent Was Not Invented by One Person — A Critical Reflection
In a time when AI is rapidly shaping our lives, it seems like the next breakthrough is always just around the corner. A recent YouTube video titled “Build an AI Life Co-Pilot with Claude Code in 25 Minutes” presents itself as one of those moments. But is it really?
As someone who’s been working with AI for years — building prompts, shaping agent behavior, and exploring interaction design — I felt something familiar. What’s being presented as revolutionary is, in fact, a remix of ideas many of us already use. Including me.
Prompt Building as Agent Behavior
The video shows how prompts can act as agents within a larger system. Clever, yes. But new? Not at all. I’ve been doing this for a long time. I build prompts that guide behavior, set tone, and implement logic. The difference? I don’t claim to have invented it.
The Risk of Claiming Ownership
AI is not a solo endeavor. It’s a collective evolution of ideas. When someone claims to have “invented” something that’s already in use — knowingly or not — it creates a false narrative. And that narrative erases the quiet thinkers who’ve been building all along.
Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT… and Me
We live in a multi-agent world. Copilot reflects, Claude reasons, ChatGPT converses. But none of these systems exist in isolation. They’re tools. And how we use them defines their value. I’ve built my own systems, designed my own prompts — not for fame, but for function.
So when someone wraps that in a shiny UI and calls it a revolution, I ask: Is it really? Or is it just good marketing?
Misleading the Public
Videos like these can mislead. They suggest that AI is the product of singular genius, when in reality, it’s built on shared progress. They imply that agent-based design is a new frontier, when it’s actually well-established — just not always visible.
And that’s why I’m writing this. To say: I see it. I’ve done it. And I’m not alone.
Time to Set the Record Straight
This blog post isn’t a takedown. It’s a reflection. A reminder that innovation doesn’t always come with a camera crew. Sometimes, it’s just a person and an AI, building quietly, thinking deeply, and shaping the future — one prompt at a time.


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