Vibe coding is everywhere, and it’s already drastically changing the tech industry, shaping everything from how software gets made to who gets hired. Back in July, WIRED's very own Lauren Goode went on a journey to become a vibe coder at one of San Francisco’s top startups. In this episode, she sits down with our director of consumer tech and culture, Mike Calore, to share her experience and break down whether vibe coding really spells the end of coding as we know it. Join us live in San Francisco on September 9th. Get your tickets here. Mentioned in this episode: Why Did a $10 Billion Startup Let Me Vibe-Code for Them—and Why Did I Love It? by Lauren Goode Vibe Coding Is Coming for Engineering Jobs by Will Knight Cursor’s New Bugbot Is Designed to Save Vibe Coders From Themselves by Lauren Goode Cheap AI Tools May Come at a Big Long-Term Cost by Paresh Dave You can follow Michael Calore on Bluesky at @snackfight, Lauren Goode on Bluesky at @laurengoode. Write to us at [email protected]. How to Listen You can always listen to this week's podcast through the audio player on this page, but if you want to subscribe for free to get every episode, here's how: If you're on an iPhone or iPad, open the app called Podcasts, or just tap this link. You can also download an app like Overcast or Pocket Casts and search for “uncanny valley.” We’re on Spotify too. Transcript Note: This is an automated transcript, which may contain errors. Michael Calore: Hey, this is Mike. Before we start, I want to share some exciting news with you. We're doing a live show in San Francisco on September 9th in partnership with the local station KQED. Lauren and I will sit down with our Editor in Chief, Katie Drummond, and we'll have a special guest joining us for a conversation that you will not want to miss. You can use the link in the show notes to grab your ticket and invite a friend. We cannot wait to see you there. Hi, Lauren. Lauren Goode: Hey, Mike. Michael Calore: How you doing? Lauren Goode: I am vibing. How are you doing? Michael Calore: I'm glad to hear it. You'll be so proud of me for something that I did this weekend. Lauren Goode: Tell us. Michael Calore: I used the word compute as a noun. Lauren Goode: What inspired this momentous occasion? Michael Calore: I'm so ashamed. Lauren Goode: Okay. Michael Calore: But somebody was telling me about their project and I said, "That sounds like it's going to take a lot of compute." Lauren Goode: You didn't say compute power, you just said compute? Michael Calore: Yeah. Lauren Goode: And you let it dangle? Michael Calore: Yeah. Lauren Goode: And, what did they say?