Romana Choi
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Catherine G. Lurid:
What do you think about using Generative AI for creative writing? I am a university student, working on my Master's Project. I am looking for creative writers to contribute their opinions on using GenAI for creative writing. Could you please fill out the survey, or share the link to other creative writers? Thank you so much! https://qualtricsxmwvhwgv3xd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cMajLDX4Uikd3QG
Catherine G. Lurid
Thank you for the question.
It so happened that four years ago, when I first started writing, AI as we know didn't exist. Back then, I had a clear idea of what I wanted to write about, but the words didn’t flow so easily as they do now. It took me about three years of daily writing to hone my craft and begin expressing my ideas, images, dialogs and a pretty complex storyline with the right and precise words. Words that, like arrows, hit the exact bullseye when skillfully wielded.
So, writing it is not really a talent, i think it's more a skill that our brain develop and refine over time.
AI may be a fast machine, but the human brain is something more unique, creative, and incredibly complex ( a biomachine if you like), the full capabilities of which remain unknown to anyone on the planet. Is it less fascinating than AI?
I advocate for developing the brain and its potential. Yes, AI can assist, for instance, with translation for example (which I tried and it turned out to be a disappointing experience without using the brain for extensive work of repeatedly revising the entire text). Anyway, I may assure — in the process of creation of something really fresh, truly perfect and unique, nothing surpasses the human touch.
It so happened that four years ago, when I first started writing, AI as we know didn't exist. Back then, I had a clear idea of what I wanted to write about, but the words didn’t flow so easily as they do now. It took me about three years of daily writing to hone my craft and begin expressing my ideas, images, dialogs and a pretty complex storyline with the right and precise words. Words that, like arrows, hit the exact bullseye when skillfully wielded.
So, writing it is not really a talent, i think it's more a skill that our brain develop and refine over time.
AI may be a fast machine, but the human brain is something more unique, creative, and incredibly complex ( a biomachine if you like), the full capabilities of which remain unknown to anyone on the planet. Is it less fascinating than AI?
I advocate for developing the brain and its potential. Yes, AI can assist, for instance, with translation for example (which I tried and it turned out to be a disappointing experience without using the brain for extensive work of repeatedly revising the entire text). Anyway, I may assure — in the process of creation of something really fresh, truly perfect and unique, nothing surpasses the human touch.
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