Humanity in the Absurd Symphony of AI

Rahul S
3 min readJul 29, 2023

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AI has brought a new layer of absurdity into our lives. This needs to be acknowledged with humility.

A new era has begun. Today, machines dance upon the edges of our perception, forging masterpieces that rival the grandest symphonies of antiquity.

Can we not equate these AI-crafted harmonies to a celestial orchestra, each note and melody a testament to human endeavor and creativity?

Yes. Today, machines have taken on the guise of artists, philosophers, and poets. They can spin mesmerizing symphonies of thought and emotion. The grandeur of their achievements astounds us. We are captivated by their seeming brilliance. And it should make us proud, as they are, after all, the products of human ingenuity and ambition. And yet, a subtle disquiet stirs within our souls.

Generative AI has blurred the boundaries that separate the creator and the creation. We are bewildered. It’s like we stand on the precipice of a surreal dreamscape. We are ever more entangled in the web of the absurd. A silent undercurrent of paradox slowly seeps into our thoughts — as we become more and more aware.

In this context, a question arises. Can these machines, devoid of consciousness and genuine emotion, ever hope to comprehend the subtle hues and depths of the human experience? They might have some idea of…

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