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I really hate when someone on here makes a video like talking about how they don't use AI

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The video succeeds by using a provocative, contrarian take on a popular topic (AI) and framing it through a relatable, conversational lens that encourages debate in the comments.

Summary

The creator criticizes the use of 'thought-terminating cliches' by AI defenders who argue that because AI is ubiquitous, its use is unavoidable. She argues that individuals still have the agency to choose not to use AI for specific tasks, such as using it as a therapist.

Structure

1Introduction of the annoyance with AI defenders
2Definition and critique of 'thought-terminating cliches'
3Comparison to the 'no ethical consumption under capitalism' argument
4Distinction between unavoidable AI and personal choice
5Final warning about AI psychosis

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don't let a THOUGHT TERMINATING CLICHE get you down queens

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I really hate when someone on here makes a video like talking about how they don't use AI or about how other people shouldn't just be using like generative AI like everyday for like stupid shit like making grocery lists. And immediately the AI defenders, the bot lickers get in the comments and they're like, well you know that you're using AI right now by using TikTok. Your TikTok and Instagram algorithms all use AI. Google uses AI. It's like that is a thought terminating cliche. A thought terminating cliche. It completely eradicates any further critical thinking that could happen. It's the exact same argument as people who like say there's no ethical consumption under capitalism but just say that as a way to justify them buying like a $400 Shein haul. Like okay yes there is no ethical consumption under capitalism but there is more ethical and less ethical consumption. Like could we use our noggin for a second here? Just because AI is ingrained in every aspect of our lives that we did not choose for it to be, doesn't mean that you can't uh not use AI by choice like in terms of using chat like talking to Chat GPT like a therapist. That's loser behavior. I'm so sorry if you can't afford a therapist. That's you can't be doing that. It's you're going to you're going to go into like AI psychosis, okay? Are we watching Kendra? We're watching Kendra, right?