“Is using artificial intelligence to write your blog post like using a calculator to solve a math problem?”
ChatGTP, Google’s BARD, and Microsoft’s Bing AI are all the buzz on the internet. These conversational artificial intelligence programs will answer your questions, write blog posts, create new stories with prompts, and much much more. What is the place of this new technology in our world? If it doesn’t know the answer, it will make up something reasonable (like some people that I know). You can even ask it to site references.
I decided to ask ChatGTP: “Write a short blog post on living the present moment.”
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the past or the future. We often find ourselves dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about what the future holds. However, it's important to remember that the only moment we truly have is the present moment. Living in the present moment can help us feel more grounded, reduce stress, and increase our overall sense of happiness. One way to live in the present moment is to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. You can practice mindfulness in many ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or simply by taking a few deep breaths and focusing on the present moment. Another way to live in the present moment is to engage in activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. When we're doing something we love, we tend to be fully engaged and focused on the task at hand. Whether it's painting, writing, or playing sports, find something that brings you joy and make time for it in your life. It's also important to let go of the past and not worry too much about the future. While it's important to learn from our past experiences, dwelling on them can prevent us from fully enjoying the present moment. Similarly, worrying about the future can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety. Instead, focus on what you can control in the present moment and trust that everything will work out in the end. In conclusion, living in the present moment can have a profound impact on our overall sense of well-being. By practicing mindfulness, engaging in activities we love, and letting go of the past and future, we can learn to fully embrace and enjoy the present moment. So take a deep breath, focus on the present, and enjoy all that life has to offer.
I resisted the urge to edit the above response so that it would have my writing “voice.”
As an instructor at a university, I wonder how this will be used by students. Or will I be able to use this to help me with grading. Is that cheating? There are websites that will give you a percentage likelihood that something was written by AI. It is quite fascinating that it is trying to emulate writing, but you can still predict that it was written by AI. Perhaps the next generation of AI programs will outsmart these algorithms.
Did the calculator make us dumber? Are we more dependent? Will we lose the function of part of our brain by not using it to analyze, write, and integrate information? Or will be become better editors, using AI to help us start writing our blog posts, advertisements, papers, short stories, or even novels. Will it bring us the next technological advance as a human race? Or perhaps something even more exciting that is beyond my imagination today.
I’m curious to see where AI takes us in the future.