Just let ChatGPT and its ilk sit there. If you use Grammarly, disable it. If you use Google Docs, use the Microsoft Word you have on your computer. (Feeling especially awesome? Disable Spellcheck. Don’t worry. It will be ok.)
Just sit with your own thoughts and own creations.
Then, think seriously about what Gen-AI actually adds to your life, if anything.
You always own your intellectual property, mailing list, and subscriber payments. With full editorial control and no gatekeepers, you can do the work you most believe in.
As someone who doesn’t see a reason to turn on my Substack paywall, I come at writing from a different perspective than Warner, who seems to have made it into the small club of people who actually make a living as a writer. Will that club still exist next year?
My answer is "yes," and Warner's explanation of the educational value of writing is a big part of the reason.
My latest Morningstar article dives into the research showing abnormal growth in earnings is neither persistent nor predictable and the fastest growing industries have not produced the highest returns . Industry is not destiny!
Excellent post as always! Question though... what happened to the player so that I can be read to? It seems to have disappeared about a week ago. It sure does help me keep up with all the posts, so I can do other things while I listen... like scrubbing the toilet! LOL
They will be back soon. My subscription credits ran out (and they don't let you top up). If you have the substack app, it also has an audio function. Voice not as good but better than nothing.