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Interesting article. But I don't know if I am imagining it; I'm starting to feel Claude's (AI) writing everywhere. Like this sentence for example: > The genius of the gaucho’s system isn’t storage. It’s integration. The x isn't y. Its z.
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Interesting article. But I don't know if I am imagining it; I'm starting to feel Claude's (AI) writing everywhere. Like this sentence for example: > The genius of the gaucho’s system isn’t storage. It’s integration. The x isn't y. Its z.
Assuming it is AI-written, who cares? Would the article have been written if AI hadn't authored it? Did you derive less utility from the article than had it not been written at all? Bunch of Veruca Salts here. I want ALL the entertainment/information, I want it NOW, I'll pirate it if I have to, and GOD FORBID IT USE AI.
A couple years ago I read Survival of the Bark Canoe by John McPhee [0].
There are several discussions of a crooked knife and how it was the "multitool" of craftsman in the northern forests and was used for everything from making canoes to snowshoes.
This led to me learning more about crooked knives and even starting https://crookedknives.com.
One of the most interesting parts about this journey was reading the below quote:
"Skill allows you to do a lot with one tool whereas many tools can be used to replace skill".
e.g. it's hard to learn how to use a crooked knife but once you do learn, it's like having a plane, gouge and carving knife all in one hand.
This article feels very similar in that it probably takes more skill to use a soft bag or basket to carry loads instead of a modern backpack but also gives you a lot more options.
Thanks for the essay Claude. It’s good info, just something feels off. It doesn’t feel like a person wrote this article… what are 10 options to fix this?
There are stories of Native Americans weaving baskets that were so precisely made that they could carry water.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
I care. If the article was AI written, I'm massively less interested in writing it, and in fact I'll only do it if absolutely necessary, or if I'm getting paid. That's just how it is for me. If you disagree: no problem! Some people are inclined to argue with people about their opinions, but I'm not one of them, at least not on this matter.
Wild that the messenger is more important than the message. No wonder politics is such a shitshow these days.
It being written by AI instead of a human is an indication the writer didn't care enough about the information being communicated to communicate it themselves and if they didn't care enough to put effort into writing it and making sure it is actually good why should I spend my time reading it?
It's also an early indication that the content won't be that good too so it's a convenient signal that reading it will likely be a waste of time. Just look at the article here. Lots of fluff and some completely vapid praise of some of the carry systems that put a significant load into the necks of the carrier. We know that's not good for you it's just convenient when you have low tech.
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