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December 7, 2024 / 0 Comments

Can AI truly replace the art of human writing?

This article was not written by AI. There can be little denial that humanity have entered a new era, the age of Artificial Intelligence. This has long been the dream of humanity, the next stage where we lay down our tools and minds and give up some of our autonomy to servicing robots. Humanity’s information overabundance has now reached true automation. As every industry and sector pours their resources into AI integration, it has been the release of AI chatbots that has taken society by storm. Messenger bots like ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot and Gemini now offer instant answers to all our questions, from problem solving to researching and analysis. One topic that has not been discussed enough, however, has been the surge of AI chatbots as ‘writing companions’. AI writing has flooded every computer screen and submitted essay. Words are no longer being merely spell-checked but wholly amended for ‘better’ structure and grammar. With these ‘perfect’ AI written work, we ought to ask: will the cause for human writing remain strong and distinguishable in the exponential growth of Artificial Intelligence? One may argue this was everything we wanted – writing done in seconds to leave the human mind restful for all other things. Ultimately, this article will examine the dimensions to our increasing trust of AI writing. I will highlight the many uses AI seeks to serve as an undeniable, powerful tool to automation and learning. I then seek to raise caution to the overreliance of AI towards writing. Even in our most imperfect forms, writing reflects a human attitude, a response to our environment and a never-ending source of originality from our indecipherable realities.

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December 17, 2022 / 2 Comments

The Pursuit of Success: small-steps and self-improvement

There are many times in our lives when we can feel left behind. Today’s glamorous world tells us whatever we are doing is not enough. The mark of excellence, achievement and the weight of the rich and powerful stand tall and wide. The globalised world, where our work, lifestyles and knowledge get put into a polyarchy of competition. They show us that progress is not only far but also material. It would appear for anyone to be of relevance they must be capable of reporting back a competing list of extraordinary achievements, wealth and status. There is nothing inherently wrong with striving to be the world’s best. However, chasing success for its own sake can be destructive. For a start, there is no finish line as commonly perceived. The chase will always continue, so you best be sure what you are doing is worth your time. Many soon discover their popular image of success still leaves them unfulfilled. Success in its popular perception derives from a perception of others, failing to consider the more important, personal element- self-improvement.  Today’s pressure to succeed now reaches overwhelming levels. The constant pressure to keep up with our peers raises the question- have we all become lazier or are we just chasing too much in a world that never stops demanding? Dr K from his YouTube channel HealthyGamers deconstructs the left-behind mindset, revealing the ways the popular perception of success gives way to deep-seated fears and obstacles. We can learn achievement/success through only social comparisons can become our worst enemies. Success must come from a deeper hunger to improve oneself. By shedding light on the importance of delayed gratification, acceptance and gradualism, success can be a proactive process for everyone. In this way, more of us can stop dwelling on failure and work to bring change in ourselves and others.

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December 29, 2021 / 1 Comment

The Age of Information- Postmodernism and Uncertainty

Anxiety and the modern world. In the age of information, we live in a realm of ever-increasing change and intelligence about the world. We know far more about each other, the history, culture and rights that intertwine and make us strive for a better world. But not all changes and information make us better. A generation now sits absorbing headlines trying to keep up with myriad demands and pressures, all without a second thought. Many studies point towards rising anxiety and depression as features of the modern world- a ‘silent epidemic’ where expectations and social pressures rapidly change over a compressed time. This blog post takes some time to reflect on today’s age of information. The struggle to find an identity appears submerged in information excess. More people feel lost, empty and lonely. There is so much to know, so many opinions and seemingly infinite doubts about where we belong. In a fast-flowing world, finding a spiritual ground and disconnection appears vital to managing today’s information storm.

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September 27, 2021 / 1 Comment

Anxiety and Uncertainty

Anxiety wrote this article. The culmination of stress, worry and doubt has always been difficult to encapsulate and express. The feeling is often too melancholy. I refuse to give in and remember writing remains the strongest outlet for the feelings and thoughts buried inside me. Today’s movement for mental health encourages me to share my experience. Anxiety is a normal response; humans naturally feel worried and doubt when faced with uncertainty. The modern age, however, brings new pressures, an overabundance of expectations, interactions and information that are all too difficult to restrain. I describe my experience, conversing through the first anxious responses to the deeper-seated anxiety found in social interactions. I then explore some means to managing anxiety. A paradoxical truth remains, more exposure to uncomfortable situations forms the primary means to overcoming fears and doubts. One may still desire an immediate prognosis which Action Commitment Learning offers through brief practical steps. The battle with anxiety may not be about eliminating such feelings entirely but managing how it affects us.

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