Fed for a day

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This post discusses the evolution of data tools, contrasting 'fed for a day' (constrained, UI-driven) with 'fed for a lifetime' (primitive-based, code-centric). It positions Hex as a 'fed for a lifetime' tool, emphasizing its cell-based architecture (code, charts, markdown) as primitives that enable users to build and organize information freely. It highlights how this code-centric approach allows agents to reason about code more effectively and enables faster setup for data exploration compared to traditional, months-long implementations. The post also touches on the role of AI in enabling learning and the importance of teaching users how to prompt effectively and critically evaluate AI-generated answers.