Why ChatGPT can't write for you | David Savill | TEDxUniversityofSalford

Thank you so much. As a Brazilian son of an illiterate agricultural worker. I’m really touched by these words.

The Brazilian teacher is right about the humanization of education. This content is valuable

There seems to be an epidemic of misconstruing AI as an entity that can render humans pointless. Once you become AI-literate, it becomes apparent that this is not the case and much of the fear going around is unfounded. AI only mimics the human experience; even if it evolves as an independent, sentient entity, it can never have a human perspective. Because it is not human. I am reminded of the film The Bicentennial Man where android Robin Williams was recognized as human only after being granted the gift of mortality.

ChatGPT is like salt. You use salt to improve the quality of food. Not eat like food :)

I am writing a book. I use chat gpt to ask me questions to help me give it the content. I then use otter ai to transcribe my words to text as I answer the questions. I Often ramble and go back-and-forth. I just keep talking just keep on reflecting, and some of it makes sense, some of it doesn’t however, afterwards, when I put it back into ChatGPT it is able to arrange it in a coherent manner to where I now can create my story.

7:48 this statement confuses product with process, destination with journey 8:19 to 8:37 But is the process too passive? As we get quick answers and make quick art, are we accessing the deep reflection and critical awareness that makes us feel a sense of our own agency, of who we are, of who we want to become? 👏🏾👏

It's just like having a good writer's assistant. I mean, I'm the one still taking the time to push the buttons and stuff.

there s really a high risk that our society will not develop as much as before with AI. Just because there is the risk that we donot develop our own solutions anymore which is the base of going new ways.

Thank you for this! Great reminder and beautiful explanation ✨

In a sea of AI Ted talks, loved the originality of this presentation.

intoxication of anything may be bad...but of Course GTP frames are good for day to day uses...books and greater works must be in original writing ❤

Who are we? What is our meaning? What is our purpose? yes. this is why I write every day

I only use it to reword my thoughts so I don't sound like a moron when sending people messages

Explained well

Very interesting and plenty to think about.

I avoid the word "never" because predictions for what tech can't do have a history of looking foolish and, with tech on an exponential curve, it's hard to say what might be possible within a year or two. The primary problem is unpredictable synergies. In any case, I'm not convinced that AI won't become useful for exploring philosophical questions of meaning. Logically, it can't think our thoughts for us so, in that sense, I agree with you. But it could (for better or worse) fairly soon begin to play a social/psychological role similar to that of a guru, life coach, therapist, friend, etc.. Oddly enough, AI doesn't need to BE conscious in order to help someone explore the nature of consciousness or the meaning of life, etc. (Just as a book or a podcast doesn't need to be conscious in order to provide similar help.) One way or another, AI is going to upset virtually every apple cart we can imagine, and it will probably do it sooner rather than later. Human survival will hang in the balance and that is a frightening and potentially disastrous prospect. But it does NOT NECESSARILY have to be disastrous. It could turn out to be the best thing that could ever happen. If we someday find ourselves exploring our own consciousness and existence as transhuman bio-tech beings, that won't necessarily mean that self-awareness and life are any less valuable they are now.

Thanks

"The world - no longer something to be described with deceptive words - becomes the object of that transforming action by men and women which results in their humanization". - Paulo Freire I think what Paulo meant by "humanization" was that humans transform the world around them through the use of their Reason. We observe and collect information with our senses to form concepts, which is unlike any other animal on earth. Concepts require words, and so it is through our Reason - through our words - and their application that we transform the world. Reason is how humans survive, and so reading and writing, and any subsequent transformations of the world gives us our humanity; it's humanizing.

Beautiful

Thank you for sharing your perspectives on the role of AI in the field of writing. It’s important to have these conversations as they shape our understanding and expectations of technological advancements. I appreciate your caution and respect the concerns you've raised about AI replacing human writers. It is indeed crucial to critically assess how these technologies are integrated into our creative processes. However, I would like to offer a different angle on the capabilities and possibilities that AI brings to both creativity and productivity. AI, especially in text generation, isn't about supplanting human creativity but augmenting it. Tools like AI-driven text generators are designed to work in collaboration with human input. They can serve as co-creators, helping to overcome writer's block, generate ideas, or even provide draft texts that can be refined by human writers. This symbiosis can enhance creativity rather than diminish it. Moreover, understanding the underlying mechanisms of AI can demystify many concerns. Text-generating AIs are trained on vast amounts of text data and generate content based on patterns and associations they have learned. They do not possess understanding or consciousness but are rather tools that we can steer and control. This distinction is crucial—it’s not about AI writing autonomously but how we humans choose to use these tools to extend our own capabilities. In embracing AI, we are not discarding the unique qualities of human judgment, empathy, and context-awareness that are integral to impactful writing. Instead, we are enabling ourselves to leverage technology to achieve more, often in less time and with greater efficiency. By integrating AI into our creative workflows, we can explore new forms of expression and reach heights that might be challenging to achieve alone. As we continue this journey with AI, it’s essential to ensure these technologies are implemented in ways that respect and enhance human values and capabilities. Let's view AI as a partner in our creative endeavors rather than a replacement. This approach might open up incredible opportunities for innovation and expression in the realm of writing and beyond.