What AI didn’t tell us was coming: The artist struggle
It’s been a while. Not gonna lie, motivation has been shit for the last five months. I gotta say, ChatGPT and all the other AI tools have played a role.
I loved, or love, writing. It makes me feel inspired and allows me to channel my emotions, but I just have to say, the world out there is scary. I don’t even know anymore.
I’ve lost all my momentum to write, to think, to analyze. Knowing that there’s a tool coming for all artists, writers, and poets simply leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.
So yeah, I’ve been neglecting the whole artist thing for the past few months.
My partner asked me a few weeks ago why I haven’t been writing. He reassured me that the world of poetry isn’t going to die. He reassured me that all my favorite contemporary poets would not fade away. I know that. What scares me is what about those starting from below?
There’s already too much competition among artists, and now they’re bringing artificial intelligence along the way? Damn, things just got harder. And that’s okay. I mean, is it?
It sucks. A lot. I haven’t been able to sit and write for myself since the start of the year. I’ve been questioning. I guess it’s the new reality. A reality we all have to accept, acknowledge, and move forward with.
I don’t know if I love writing anymore, but I sure as hell do love moving people with words. So if you’re one of those struggling, feeling like crap due to this, losing all your motivation, you are not alone.
And let me tell you, I’m a believer. Human art will always win. Don’t let them tell you otherwise.
F#k the system.
