Where does AI fit?

Humans aren’t logical machines. We experience positive change in relationships, not isolation.

Most opinions on AI are rage bait.

(This is the internet. It’s all rage bait.)

Don’t get me wrong: I use frontier AI models every day. They are useful tools.

But I hate the discourse we’ve created around AI. AI maximalists often understate the human involvement in their work. AI haters often conceal the ways they actually use AI tools.

And it’s rare to see the meta-dialogue around unit economics, power consumption, data-center externalities, and copyright concerns approached in good faith.

I’m most interested in the human question. Many of us are quietly finding AI workflows that expand our humanity. Collectively, we’re also deciding that there are places where AI just doesn’t fit.

For example: I want imperfect human writing. I want to hear what you actually believe. I don’t need content for the sake of content. Let Claude serve as a proofreader, a brainstorming companion, or a search engine. But let your voice and your thoughts shine.

Likewise: I want human art. Give me a glimpse of your heart. Show me human emotion and shortcomings. If AI is a tool you use to plan or even to paint your canvas, then use it with care. The final product is strongest when human vision comes through.

AI can’t yet (and maybe never will) replace the work of great mental health professionals. AI is an exceptional tool for finding, summarizing, and manipulating information. But mental health is rarely an information problem. If it were, we would have solved many mental illnesses decades ago through books. (While I personally love books, I’m afraid their impact is generally modest.)

Humans aren’t logical machines. We experience positive change in relationships, not isolation. If you’re struggling, reach out to someone who cares. And don’t be afraid to seek professional help. You’re worth it.