The article draws a comparison between tangled chains and the thoughts in our minds, which often get jumbled up together. It proposes that writing serves as a tool to untwist these thoughts. Referencing Joan Didion’s book, “I Write To Find Out What I Am Thinking,” the author shares similar sentiments about writing as a means to understand their thoughts, fears, and desires.
Expressing fears about the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the world of writing, there is a concern that human creativity and art may lose value in a world where AI can produce content faster and cheaper. The fear extends to a point where human art becomes indistinguishable from AI-generated art, and AI algorithms like ChatGPT, Claude, or DeepSeek from China receive more appreciation than human-written words.
The article points out that this fear is already a reality with AI platforms like ChatGPT amassing millions of users within a short span due to their ability to write better than the average person. It further states that readers often can’t differentiate between human and AI writing, with multiple studies revealing that even linguistic experts struggle to tell them apart.
Despite the growing influence of AI, the article emphasizes that there is still a world where individuals value