October 31st 2023.
ChatGPT is a powerful tool with its access to 300 billion words. It is a great source of information, but lacks the magic of storytelling. At dinner parties, stories are shared that are often pulled out of imperfect memory and carry more meaning than factual truth. Words have the power to move us to tears or to laughter, to motivate and inspire us, and to create myths and fairytales.
Yuval Noah Harari, the historian and author, is concerned that AI and ChatGPT are hacking the “Human Operating System” and taking away our humanity. He worries that AI tapping into the power of words will be able to manipulate our Homo sapien spirit and create stories that have little or no meaning.
The discussion about AI has generated a variety of opinions, from dystopian to utopian. Ultimately, the truth will likely lie somewhere in between. Words are like chemical equations mixed with meaning and emotion, and world-class presenters, scriptwriters, authors, and storytellers use them to create a journey into the human imagination.
However, ChatGPT has its limitations. It is restricted by its algorithms and is not able to embellish or add nuance. Its information-heavy output cannot touch the deepest corners of our souls, as stories can. So while words on their own are just a dictionary or thesaurus, in the right mix, they are magical and have the power to inspire.
We need more imagination, and ChatGPT is just information. It cannot take the place of storytelling, which is a time machine that transports us to other places and times. Words are powerful, and we must be mindful of how we use them.
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