The Golden Age of Engineering

I recently came across a post on X (formerly Twitter) that stopped me in my tracks. It said:

Reading this, I felt a mix of excitement and unease. Yes, AI has supercharged engineering in ways that were unimaginable even a few years ago. It has made me at least 10x more productive—I learn faster, I build faster, and I can take on projects that once required entire teams. But as I reflected on the post, another thought surfaced: Who’s getting left behind?

Some say we’re entering a golden age of engineering. But if that’s true, then we need to ask: who is actually benefiting from it?

The Gap Between Engineers and Everyone Else

The rise of no-code and low-code tools promises a world where anyone can build software, automate workflows, and leverage AI. But in reality, I haven’t seen anyone in my personal circles—family, non-tech friends—using them. Most people don’t even know where to start. The power exists, but it’s locked behind a knowledge barrier.

This isn’t about engineers hoarding AI knowledge. Most engineers aren’t intentionally keeping these tools to themselves. It’s just that they’re the ones who understand the technology, who experiment with it daily, and who naturally benefit from it. The issue isn’t intentional gatekeeping—it’s the fact that very few people are actively working to bridge the gap.

The Responsibility of Engineers in an AI-Driven World

AI has the potential to be the great equalizer, but it could just as easily widen the divide between those who can harness it and those who can’t. If we, as engineers, don’t actively help others leverage these tools, we risk creating a two-tiered society: those who know how to wield AI and those who are left behind.

We have a choice to make: Do we let AI become an amplifier of inequality, or do we actively work to make it accessible?

I believe engineers have a responsibility here—not just to build, but to educate. To demystify. To make sure that the power of AI doesn’t stay in the hands of a select few. And that’s the core purpose of my business: helping solo entrepreneurs, creatives, and independent professionals harness AI for their own growth.

Making AI Accessible: My Mission

I founded Arcane Engineering because I saw this gap firsthand. I saw how much AI could empower solo entrepreneurs, yet how few of them knew how to leverage it. My goal is to bridge that divide—to build tools, teach concepts, and create systems that allow non-technical people to thrive in this new era.

Because if we are truly living in the golden age of engineering, then our job isn’t just to celebrate it for ourselves. It’s to make sure everyone else gets to participate, too.