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Serge Matveenko
Serge Matveenko

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Beyond the Recipe: Why Communication Needs More than Just a Pinch of AI

In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it's easy to think that technology has made everything so simple and effortless. From shopping online to booking travel, everything seems to be automated and efficient. However, a recent caricature from Marketoonist has highlighted the importance of human effort and engagement in our communication and understanding of information.

The caricature shows a man writing an email with the help of AI based on a single sentence, and the recipient using an AI to summarize the email back into one sentence. While this may seem like a quick and easy way to communicate, it emphasizes the fact that just sending a single phrase isn't enough. We still need to see an effort from the author and, more importantly, we need to make some effort to extract an important piece of information out of it. Otherwise, we won't be satisfied enough with that piece of information as we didn't do enough to get it.

This concept is similar to how we don't just want to consume nutrients in a pure form. We need food to taste nice, to look nice, and we need to feel like we did enough cooking the food and extracting nutrients out of it. Similarly, when we communicate with others, we need to put in effort and care to ensure that we're delivering the information effectively and that the recipient is understanding it correctly.

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to fall into the trap of wanting everything to be done quickly and efficiently. However, it's important to remember that sometimes, the best things in life require a bit of effort and engagement. Whether it's taking the time to prepare a delicious meal or putting in the effort to write a thoughtful email, the end result is always more satisfying when we know we've put in the effort.

The caricature is a reminder that AI is not a substitute for human effort and engagement. While technology has certainly made our lives easier in many ways, we still need to make an effort to connect with others and understand information fully. By doing so, we can ensure that we're not just communicating effectively, but that we're also building meaningful relationships and connections with those around us.

In conclusion, while the caricature may be a humorous representation of our reliance on technology, it also serves as a reminder that human effort and engagement are essential for effective communication and understanding. Let's not forget to put in the effort to truly connect with others and extract important information, just as we don't want to miss out on the taste and nutrients that come from a well-cooked meal.

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