I find the whole idea totally creepy. But then I think about how we put out essays or podcasts or TikToks, whatever, and people read them. Strangers. Sometimes a handful and sometimes thousands. And they can infer things, get things wrong, make totally wrong assumptions, make connections, misinterpret, or hit something on the nose that we didn't see. So what's the difference? Does it matter if it's a human brain or AI? I don't have an answer. I'm not sure what I think or how I feel about it, honestly. Very cool post. Thank you for sharing this.
That's an interesting response, Linda, about it feeling creepy. I found it fascinating in that, as you said, we put our work out there, and readers, too, may or may not really get it or get it right. This post notwithstanding, I don't think I would typically share these summaries.... they are just too unpredictable. But I do think there's some potential in reflecting on what is coming through (and what isn't) when we think about how certain posts work or hold together. (Really, the kind of analysis I want to do doesn't require voice. I know it's totally possible - I just don't completely trust putting a lot of data anywhere yet!) Thanks for taking a look/listen!
I think the part that’s creepy is how human-like the AI voices are, the way they pause and use filler words and say, “yeah” and “right” to “each other.” I definitely agree it’s a cool way to do a pulse check and see what’s coming through. I so love how your posts make me think and consider, Amy.
I find the whole idea totally creepy. But then I think about how we put out essays or podcasts or TikToks, whatever, and people read them. Strangers. Sometimes a handful and sometimes thousands. And they can infer things, get things wrong, make totally wrong assumptions, make connections, misinterpret, or hit something on the nose that we didn't see. So what's the difference? Does it matter if it's a human brain or AI? I don't have an answer. I'm not sure what I think or how I feel about it, honestly. Very cool post. Thank you for sharing this.
That's an interesting response, Linda, about it feeling creepy. I found it fascinating in that, as you said, we put our work out there, and readers, too, may or may not really get it or get it right. This post notwithstanding, I don't think I would typically share these summaries.... they are just too unpredictable. But I do think there's some potential in reflecting on what is coming through (and what isn't) when we think about how certain posts work or hold together. (Really, the kind of analysis I want to do doesn't require voice. I know it's totally possible - I just don't completely trust putting a lot of data anywhere yet!) Thanks for taking a look/listen!
I think the part that’s creepy is how human-like the AI voices are, the way they pause and use filler words and say, “yeah” and “right” to “each other.” I definitely agree it’s a cool way to do a pulse check and see what’s coming through. I so love how your posts make me think and consider, Amy.
Pulse check is a great way to put it, Linda! The fluidity of the conversational tone amazes me, for sure.