Comments on: Posting About a Postscript

By: Missalot

Missalot — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:06:26 +0000

I’m thinking about what you’re saying in particular about the “style matters” argument, and while I understand the instinct to feel sad about how generative AI acts with this whole thing, I think you’re on the right track with giving a purpose to your own style. It’s so easy to fall to the idea that style no longer matters, that perfecting writing is a failing game because of how quickly generative AI adapts and takes things over. But I think you’re alright and that you’ve got the right idea. Yeah, generative AI can steal a style, but it can’t steal the creativity of a style. Even if style itself no longer matters, the creativity behind the style does. It’s practically a sign to engage in all the creative methods that you have ever wanted to try.

By: The01Raven

The01Raven — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:00:30 +0000

I am really glad the section on emotions was so helpful to you. I found it helpful as well, but I was always someone who employed critical ignoring. I found the section about being overwhelmed and the importance of it is really important. I am definitely the type of person to try to push through the overwhelming feelings, so being reassured that it is normal and may be a sign to take a break was nice.

Your worry over AI emulating style is certainly one that is fair. I am of the opinion to not care about what AI gets good at. I will spend my time working on my own writing style because it is important to me. Moreover, I believe that what they were referring to is AI’s ability to emulate the style we see across the internet, so it may be important to work on your own independent style, which may prove hard to emulate. Basically, don’t lose sight of what work is fulfilling to you.

By: Baileycrosslin

Baileycrosslin — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:01:41 +0000

I love that you talk about how you’ve learned to control your emotions and use them to your advantage! And I really like how you summarize the information from these chapters into your own language. Being emotional about a headline or piece of information isn’t a bad thing, but you just have to know how to use those emotions to your advantage. Saying that using emotions in this way is empowering was really cool!

I also love critical ignoring! Being able to finally ignore a headline clearly designed to garner some intense emotion or (clearly fake) source without feeling like I’m missing something is so freeing.

By: adimae77

adimae77 — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:54:34 +0000

Hello!
Thank you for such an insightful post. I agree with you on all counts–including being an incredibly emotionally driven individual. Over the past couple years, I’ve been developing the skill of separating the facts of a situation from my emotions. But when doing so, it’s still important to remember that your feelings are there to help you. Don’t disregard them, but don’t let them shape your reality. Critical ignoring was also fascinating to me! The internet is built to keep you there, so the best rebellion is to use critical ignoring skills. It does feel freeing to get that validation from the book, too, that we’re allowed–and encouraged–to not think about everything we see online. Great post!