“There's a like a really clear zeitgeist right now the anti-slop zeitgeist and people wanting to use things whether it's in the physical world or digital world that are high quality and thoughtful and doubling down on product and design.”

The Anti-Slop Zeitgeist: Design Quality Will Rise As AI Lowers The Floor

Jeff's contrarian take on AI-driven app creation: the bar for design won't fall, it will rise. As AI-generated slop floods the market, users will gravitate toward products with intentional design and distinctive point of view. This creates an opportunity for founders who double down on craft — the same dynamic that made Flighty worth $40/year despite free alternatives.