Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

This article offers two "bad reasons" and three "good reasons" to write a poem by hand instead of using ChatGPT. The "good reasons" have what seems to me to be an odd phrasing. Here they are: "Creativity is not just about bringing things into existence; Creativity offers a path to figuring ourselves out; and Creativity enables meaningful connection with others." The are all good things associated with creativity, no doubt. But, can we not be creative with ChatGPT as well? I mean, look at Jim Groom's (ridiculous but inspired) AI replaying of the 2000-2001 NFL football season. That's creative!

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