It's funny to see you turn your vitriol this direction. I am a mediocre writer (at best), but the joy in writing is the doing, and the joy in reading is finding the oddity of the human perspective. I'm on board with writers signaling that they don't care about writing because then I know for sure I can stop caring about reading them.
I could not agree more! For students, writing is a path to critical thinking and learning. The very effort of writing requires both knowledge of the material and an ability to convey that knowledge.
I fucking love this. I’m going to send it to my supervisor. When I first became her direct report, she asked me if I ever use ChatGPT in my writing. I sort of scoffed and said that I do not employ such “tools.” She then asked if I would consider using it or a similar program. I declined. She was shocked. Shocked! Could not understand why I wouldn’t use it. I told her that, aside from the philosophical issues, I have two writing degrees — one of them an advanced degree — and that I prefer to use my brain instead.
A year and a half later, she still insists on proofreading everything I write, even though there’s never been an issue, grammatical or otherwise.
Brother, you ain’t kidding. I once raised the issue of autonomy in my role, which — prior to her coming on — I enjoyed in all aspects of my work. The moment I uttered the word “autonomy,” she cut me off and insisted that she is not a micromanager. Such a fervent response to a term I never spoke was all the proof I needed.
We're all being told to build our future on this scam, whether writers, systems engineers, coders, dishwashers ... will be interested to see what happens when the Ponzi scheme implodes:
You said it! It would be nice if writers announced at the top whether they use AI, so I don't have to read four paragraphs in, before seeing the pattern of mediocrity and cliché.
There's absolutely no downsides! No catch! It's completely free! The exact sort of safe deal with no drawbacks or hidden costs that I love so much, because they never come back to bite me in the ass!
For very many people, writing is the beginning of exploring ideas and identity. Setting aside the issue of professional writing, if kids are growing up with those outlets (diaries, poetry, screeds) sub-contracted, basic human individuality and creativity suffers. (But then their therapy bot can help them understand the sunnier side of drooling conformity.)
I'm an old guy (chasing 80). I use a grammar checker that has helped me turn out sentences that make sense. With poor basic grammar skills, AI-driven tools are a real help. It allows those of us who have an idea to share get our point across.
It's funny to see you turn your vitriol this direction. I am a mediocre writer (at best), but the joy in writing is the doing, and the joy in reading is finding the oddity of the human perspective. I'm on board with writers signaling that they don't care about writing because then I know for sure I can stop caring about reading them.
You vicious, passionate word-monger! How dare you limn the unclothed majesty of our digital betters!
I could not agree more! For students, writing is a path to critical thinking and learning. The very effort of writing requires both knowledge of the material and an ability to convey that knowledge.
Bravo HN!!
How many ways can you spell: The Straits of Hormuz?
I am deaf and I read subtitles..........most American AI translations are shit.
Straits of Hormones
" Humous
''''''''''''. Humoose!
I fucking love this. I’m going to send it to my supervisor. When I first became her direct report, she asked me if I ever use ChatGPT in my writing. I sort of scoffed and said that I do not employ such “tools.” She then asked if I would consider using it or a similar program. I declined. She was shocked. Shocked! Could not understand why I wouldn’t use it. I told her that, aside from the philosophical issues, I have two writing degrees — one of them an advanced degree — and that I prefer to use my brain instead.
A year and a half later, she still insists on proofreading everything I write, even though there’s never been an issue, grammatical or otherwise.
Ouch! Your manager is a micro-manager.
Brother, you ain’t kidding. I once raised the issue of autonomy in my role, which — prior to her coming on — I enjoyed in all aspects of my work. The moment I uttered the word “autonomy,” she cut me off and insisted that she is not a micromanager. Such a fervent response to a term I never spoke was all the proof I needed.
We're all being told to build our future on this scam, whether writers, systems engineers, coders, dishwashers ... will be interested to see what happens when the Ponzi scheme implodes:
https://www.wheresyoured.at
I started subscribing to Zitron and his messages bring me such joy.
And speaking of writers taking the easy way out... note where Ed Zitron is not.
Why write if you're going to use AI? I've never quite understood the motivation behind using it.
You said it! It would be nice if writers announced at the top whether they use AI, so I don't have to read four paragraphs in, before seeing the pattern of mediocrity and cliché.
There's absolutely no downsides! No catch! It's completely free! The exact sort of safe deal with no drawbacks or hidden costs that I love so much, because they never come back to bite me in the ass!
Hamilton, check this out. You will like it
https://www.experimental-history.com/p/infinite-midwit
What is best in life Hamilton?
To crush AI assisted writers. To see their subscribers driven towards you. To hear the lamentations of their keyboards.
Legit 🤣.
This is fantastic. Well done. The briar patch is nigh.
Well, that was pretty much eating the whole bowl of whipped cream.
Writer Beast Mode!
For very many people, writing is the beginning of exploring ideas and identity. Setting aside the issue of professional writing, if kids are growing up with those outlets (diaries, poetry, screeds) sub-contracted, basic human individuality and creativity suffers. (But then their therapy bot can help them understand the sunnier side of drooling conformity.)
I'm an old guy (chasing 80). I use a grammar checker that has helped me turn out sentences that make sense. With poor basic grammar skills, AI-driven tools are a real help. It allows those of us who have an idea to share get our point across.