AI and the Loss of Cognitive Intimacy?
Reading ChatGPT’s writing feels uncanny because there’s no driver at the wheel, no real connection being built*.*
Laura Hartenberger • What AI Teaches Us About Good Writing
Oliver Burkeman sums up my views on AI and creativity pretty well:
To start with, picture this scenario. You’re at home, feeling lonely and sorry for yourself, when the phone rings out of the blue. It’s an old friend, checking in on you. For an hour, you have one of those rare, wonderful, uplifting conversations; by the time you hang up, you’re
... See moreThe key to working with your timid scribe is understanding its strengths and limitations. My experience with AI so far has shown me that AI is brilliant at:
- Pulling out ideas I didn't know I had (by asking me smart questions)
- Creating structure from my scattered thoughts
- Remembering all the context and examples I've shared
- Generating options when