Probity is a helpful frame. And I appreciate that you demarcate the kind of thoughtful writing an essay like this entails from the kind of writing that keeps the machines running. That's where I think <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/why-ai-isnt-going-to-make-art">Ted Chiang's recent piece</a> misses the mark. And that's part of what complicates AI and writing for me. The devaluation of writing has already happened, and yet, there's still something different about what AI has done--that simulation of thought, as you say. The other kind of writing--the wheel-greasing kind--never pretended to be thoughtful.
I already loved this, Collin, and then I saw you mention me--thanks for keeping me in great company here with your other references. :)
Cool! I didn't expect that post to get read. :-)
Probity is a helpful frame. And I appreciate that you demarcate the kind of thoughtful writing an essay like this entails from the kind of writing that keeps the machines running. That's where I think <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/why-ai-isnt-going-to-make-art">Ted Chiang's recent piece</a> misses the mark. And that's part of what complicates AI and writing for me. The devaluation of writing has already happened, and yet, there's still something different about what AI has done--that simulation of thought, as you say. The other kind of writing--the wheel-greasing kind--never pretended to be thoughtful.
I already loved this, Collin, and then I saw you mention me--thanks for keeping me in great company here with your other references. :)