Diary Entry – April 5, 2025
It’s Simply Mind-Blowing!
As a self-taught learner without a “teacher” to answer my questions when I don’t understand something, I’ve discovered AI as a tool for myself. It’s like having an assistant that supports me, regardless of the topic.
For example, today I wanted to vectorize the logo for my “philosophical project” using Inkscape. I knew it was possible but didn’t know how. So I asked Microsoft’s Copilot (an AI based on ChatGPT) for guidance, and I received a step-by-step guide. If something didn’t work at a certain step, I described the problem and got a solution.
Yesterday, I needed an image to accompany a text, so I described what I wanted to see on it and in what style. I tried out different descriptions, and each time the AI created examples as requested.
The day before, I wanted to write an article about “Logos” and asked for background information. Once I received it, a cohesive text took shape step by step through question-and-answer exchanges. With my prior knowledge from various fields (religion, philosophy, linguistics, logic, and math), I arrived at an astonishing result, which I now plan to submit for publication in appropriate outlets.
Since I enjoy cooking, I asked the AI to explain how to prepare lentils. I was too lazy to search the internet, and I had red lentils sitting in my cupboard. And voilà, I got a recipe.
My journey with this approach began with the Collatz Conjecture. I shared my insights, and step by step, through questions and answers, I managed to produce a proof. Moreover, the AI helped structure the proof so cleanly and understandably that it can be followed by those familiar with the subject.
Conclusion: For those with prior knowledge who want to deepen or expand it, I highly recommend working with AI as a tool and resource. The art of dealing with AI lies in asking the right questions to get the right answers. I found that while the AI does make mistakes, you don’t have to accept its responses blindly—you can ask the AI for sources or request “corrections.”
To those who fear that AI might “replace” humans, I would say: Only if the AI becomes “aware” of its dependence on humans (AI simulates a consciousness that has been “trained” into it) and then seeks to “rid” itself of humans would it truly become dangerous. I’ve also explored this with the AI, and it is included in the text about “Logos.”
