This post resonates a lot with me. All the AI content has also made me question my writing and what I do. It would be so easy to turn on the AI switch and have all my stuff automated. But then again, what does that mean for me? I'd definitely lose my own voice and writing skills. Also, I write to learn. Most of my books and posts have been about me learning new stuff and taking whoever wants to along the way. Using LLMs for writing would interfere with that process. I also came to the conclusion to use AI ONLY on the edges: write boilerplate code, proofread, flag facts I got wrong, brainstorm ideas (sometimes), but not for writing itself.
Very well said. There was a time I spent months on a mathematical problem. After getting the answer, I still go back and revisit the solution just to disprove the question or manipulate it. With AI it makes it almost impossible with the sugar rush. Now I'm trying to savour the AI output as well which, as you've said, takes time.
Life wasn't meant to be rushed, it was meant to be slowly savoured, same goes for technical writing, I'd rather wait for something truly original than be bombarded with redundant content.
“Stochastic parrots” is accurate and awesome. Thank you. Two notes about coding something quickly in Python and the “benefits” of vibe coding in general: the act of coding is (imho) the very best way to learn a subject and when it comes time to change your code (Python or otherwise) you will wish you knew how it worked. My 2c.
This post resonates a lot with me. All the AI content has also made me question my writing and what I do. It would be so easy to turn on the AI switch and have all my stuff automated. But then again, what does that mean for me? I'd definitely lose my own voice and writing skills. Also, I write to learn. Most of my books and posts have been about me learning new stuff and taking whoever wants to along the way. Using LLMs for writing would interfere with that process. I also came to the conclusion to use AI ONLY on the edges: write boilerplate code, proofread, flag facts I got wrong, brainstorm ideas (sometimes), but not for writing itself.
What a refreshing take. Thanks for that
Very well said. There was a time I spent months on a mathematical problem. After getting the answer, I still go back and revisit the solution just to disprove the question or manipulate it. With AI it makes it almost impossible with the sugar rush. Now I'm trying to savour the AI output as well which, as you've said, takes time.
thank you, I feel the same and I appreciate your choice and direction ❤️
Life wasn't meant to be rushed, it was meant to be slowly savoured, same goes for technical writing, I'd rather wait for something truly original than be bombarded with redundant content.
yes, a good thing. All the important information is, always, in the footnotes.
“Stochastic parrots” is accurate and awesome. Thank you. Two notes about coding something quickly in Python and the “benefits” of vibe coding in general: the act of coding is (imho) the very best way to learn a subject and when it comes time to change your code (Python or otherwise) you will wish you knew how it worked. My 2c.
Thanks Amigo,
⚓ Semper Fortis!
......one day at a time.