If you've been following the Curious Voyager and tried to comment,
you may have noticed a glitch with the comment email. After Google moved my
domains to Square Space last year, I changed some email addresses and only
recently realized that the one receiving comments was removed. This issue is
now fixed.
It's also been a while since I've posted—sometimes even Tech Support needs support. 😁
I recently discovered "Rufus AI" on Amazon. After typing "how to keep the iPhone cool" into the search bar at Amazon, a window appeared on the lower left side of the screen a with a response similar to ChatGPT or Copilot. The information was informative and after reading about keeping the iPhone cool there were ads for devices that would be of interest.
Search has become more incredible using the various AI forms. In some ways I find I am not using search engines in the way that I had become accustomed to for the last 20 plus years (30?). I had a difficult time stopping the use of Web Crawler in the late 90's, I had gotten so used to the web links one could chase down. Now it's Microsoft Edge and Copilot.
In my post yesterday I meant to add some recent links that I found of great interest.
The first one, "How Everyone Can Feel Empowered to Ride the AI Wave" by Scott A. Snyder. In the article from Knowledge at Wharton, the author talks about the "AI Divide" and how is growing and it may not be in everyone's best interest to let it pass. I suspect there are some who have tried to write off AI with numerous reasons of which many are not valid. The writing goes into "5 AI Trends Everyone Should Know About" and they may be worth reading for your own thoughts and knowledge, there is information you could pass along to others.
The later part of the writing that deals with "Making AI Personal" and this is more along the lines of what I am attempting to do. Having spent a great number of years teaching software, and although basically retired, I still get asked about technology and AI is at the front of many questions. So, I have had to learn and make it personal. It has been fun using AI for research on many subjects away from Technology including Health, Lifestyle, hobbies, and many other personal areas. Great read.
From the same place, Knowledge at Wharton, there is a link to "Does AI Limit Our Creativity?" by Seb Murray. The writing may focus on ChatGPT; however, I believe one could easily use other sources of AI such as Microsoft's Copilot, or Google Gemini, and others. At the beginning I mentioned Rufus AI at Amazon and I began to use prompts there as well.
There are so many resources I actually asked Copilot for thoughts on AI writing tools for both fiction and non-fiction. So many options. I have also used Sudowrite and Grammarly.
Enjoy. ow Everyone Can Feel Empowered to Ride the AI Wave
I've been learning to use Copilot and ChatGPT, and I find them promising tools for now and as we keep going into the future AI will become even more effective. As Ray Kurzweil suggests, AI will likely enhance human capabilities rather than replace us, potentially deepening our pursuit of wisdom—which is more than just facts, but real understanding, and discovering the truth. However, I've noticed many people use AI-generated responses that feel impersonal and lack their usual tone or warmth, which stands out in written communication.
If I feel the communication is just the result of turning over the job to AI, then do I feel I have a responsibility to read it? Respond to it? If I ask, will I get a defensive response? Since this has happened recently, I find this is a serious problem.
It made me reflect on what is lost when our words are
filtered through circuits and algorithms instead of the warmth of our own
intent. There’s an unmistakable gap—a subtle hollowness—when a message, however
articulate, lacks the unique rhythm and idiosyncrasies of its true author. The
color and texture of genuine communication fade, leaving something that may be
technically correct but emotionally empty.
Of course, I see the practical advantages—efficiency,
clarity, and even a kind of polished professionalism. Yet, as we integrate
these tools more deeply into our daily lives, it becomes essential to remember
the value of authenticity. Our connections thrive on the quirks, hesitations,
and moments of vulnerability that only we can provide. Perhaps the real
challenge, as AI grows in capability, is not just to wield it skillfully, but
to ensure we do not lose the thread of our own voices in the process.
I asked Copilot for an analogy of AI based on the writing above
and here was the response.
“Think of AI as a sous-chef in the kitchen of life. It can
chop, dice, and sauté with precision, but it’s the head chef—you—who adds the
secret ingredient that makes the dish truly special.”
I’ve watched enough cooking shows to appreciate this
analogy. 😊
Enjoy your Life, Keep it real.
