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Joy 
about 19 hours ago
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Photography and Art"
| You said it. "Anyone can be a photographer," now. I haven't made up my mind if it's a good thing or not. Trying to be an optimist, I'll say, it is a good thing. I too took many pictures of my kids, especially that of the older one. With the younger one, I was too busy with two tots, but he, too, still has a lot of childhood photos. |
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Joy about 19 hours ago
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Images"
| Great entry! I remember the wind-up rolls and even earlier stuff. And yes, it is sooo different today. I'm also fearful for the art of writing, as we know it, because it seems to be going out in the way of the photography. |
dlspiritwriter 🙏☯️😻 
about 20 hours ago
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Los Angeles"
Stay safe!
Silvermoon asked if I ever heard of you, I just came across your port! Happy travels. |
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Anni Pon 
a day ago
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AI and All That"
It does feel like doom and gloom, especially for a profession like writing. But I don't think creative jobs are actually in that much danger (yet) from AI, because it just doesn't compare to a human in that area. AI is not creative, it just recognizes patterns in data and spits it back out. So the creative arts (creative writing, art, music) is actually one of the few domains where I think human expertise will be valued over AI, even as the use of AI becomes more wide-spread. It's a good sign that publishers are already demanding transparency when it comes to using AI in writing.
Will AI take over some jobs in the future? Yeah, probably. But it's more likely that the jobs of the future will be working with and using AI, not necessary replaced by AI.
However, I can't predict the future. Maybe AI can. I'll ask Siri.  |
SP is Muddling through 
a day ago
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AI and All That"
Beholden  I agree with 98% of what you said. The one quibble I have is that for things like Scientific inquiries about systems that change a lot, like coral reefs, AI is a good tool for analyzing that.
However I do feel threatened by AI. It seems to be taking all the jobs that smart people would normally do. It thinking it knows how to write anything that isn't business related. The fact that corporate greed will do anything to make more and spend less leading to companies salivating over the possibility of replacing costly workers with soulless AI. That really makes me upset. |
Beholden 
a day ago
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AI and All That"
| I am like most people - I understand when something affects the way I live and the things I do, but there is less understanding when it comes to other uses for the matter under discussion. I'm sure you're right, Anni, that AI has lots to offer in other fields but, to the writer, it really feels like doom. But I do agree that you can't put toothpaste back in the tube - it's just that sometimes we should try. |
Anni Pon a day ago
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AI and All That"
| Also, I hope I haven't offended any young folks with the above comment. It's not the entire generation, it's just a trend. If you're actively on a writing site like this, probably doesn't apply to you. |
Anni Pon a day ago
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AI and All That"
AI is just a tool, in my opinion. There are things it should be used for, and things it should definitely not be used for. It's actually great at debugging code or explaining complicated statistics and other concepts, which is mostly how I use it. Much better than Google. I don't use it at all for writing, although I'm sure a lot of people do. I honestly think it's contributing already to the newer generation's illiteracy. I've seen a dramatic drop in writing ability and reading comprehension in the youth, I think because they've all but stopped reading and don't have to communicate in full sentences with proper grammar in their daily lives. When they do read, it's usually audio books and podcasts. When they do write, they can easily outsource it to Grammerly or ChatGTP so they aren't really forced to learn or use the rules. It's going to be a huge problem when a generation with minimal writing skills and reading comprehension get to be adults...
So I definitely get your point about AI being a danger to the writing profession. I do think there are other uses that are going to revolutionize society; it's just so new that society hasn't caught up to it yet. They're just throwing AI into everything now, where it doesn't belong, and the rules and regulations are lagging behind. Not to mention, the people making the laws have no clue what AI even is or what it can do. Unfortunately, the cat is out of the bag and there's no way it's going to be put back in now. We just have to make sure it's used responsibly, because there is potential for a lot of good, but also a lot of harm. |
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Kåre Enga in Montana 
May 18, 2024 at 5:33pm
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Surgery is Done!"
Now you can write the horror poem/story/novella... "The Claw"
I mean... we won't know what's under that bandage until it's off... won't we? |
Lyn's a Witchy Woman 
May 18, 2024 at 3:06pm
In response to "
Dance Like Noone Is Watching "
MY granddaughter was teasing me about my dancing and I told her someday you're gonna wish you danced with me instead of laughing at my moves.
I don't know about swinging from a tree these days but I definitely will keep dancing with Vic. I feel beautiful when he looks at me.
Nice entry Megan. |
Lyn's a Witchy Woman May 18, 2024 at 2:58pm
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Dancing"
It's more than a lyric in a song to me as well because the younger me was concerned about not doing anything that would draw attention to me because of the consequences. The older me doesn't think about it all. I'm not blatantly disrespectful of others but they're not my first consideration. I'm enjoying everyday moments and all the new memories I'm creating.
We've earned the right to be authentic, Joy! Age does have some interesting benefits. |
Joy May 18, 2024 at 12:05pm
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Dance Like Noone Is Watching "
You made me smile or rather giggle since, in my mind's eye, I ended up seeing me dancing with John Travolta. 
At my age, I can't swing from a tire on a tree but I can stroll through the woods quite well.
And btw, I love your entries. They are truly authentic, and nice and fun visions you have offered here in this entry. |
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Lyn's a Witchy Woman May 17, 2024 at 11:36pm
In response to "
Day 17 - Madagascar "
| We're definitely going with a guide tomorrow, because we're sleeping in the jungle. I'm glad you had a relaxing day. |
I know, selfies are crazy! The sheer amount shared is wild- can you imagine how many they take that they don't share? 
So sorry you're dealing with all this. 
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