Not Quite Done, But Here Anyway

This isn’t a polished essay. It’s just me, trying to speak in my own voice again.

The evolution of the internet has been a blessing to humanity. We have information at our fingertips, can easily connect to people miles away, and it gives us access to life from different points of view. With advancements in artificial intelligence, life has become significantly easier for many people; we can optimise our daily work tasks, receive sound advice, and even write this post from start to finish in 10 minutes.

However, I wonder if we are getting drowned out by the voices of the people we meet or adjusting our voices to suit what AI prefers. For example, I have seen situations on X where I agree or disagree with different points of view; however, I do not often take the time to articulate my thoughts on the topic. The danger of that is that you tend to lose your voice after a while and become a "serial retweeter or liker" with no original thoughts of your own. When I write a piece and run it through ChatGPT, I follow its recommendations, even when I think I'm right.

I'm not sure about you, but I'm beginning to question my ability to form independent thoughts on various subjects. This may not be an AI, Twitter (now X), TikTok or internet problem because people are speaking up despite all these. I will admit that it is a 'me' problem, but I am sure I am not alone in this. Being chronically online without contributing meaningfully has made me feel like I have lost my voice.

So, what am I doing to help myself get out of this mess? I am going to write more—just raw thoughts on various topics—topics I am interested in and maybe new ones because the goal is to expand my mind and give perspective on things. I am also trying to document my thoughts on audio devices as much as I can, so Substack is just one channel of expression.

I usually wait till it seems perfect or less risky before I make the jump—but I have realised that I am not here to be perfect but to make progress. Reviving my substack was an intrusive thought, but it was a necessary step I had to take. To maintain originality, I will not use any artificial intelligence or assisted writing services to enhance the quality of my work. These newsletters are just my raw thoughts, and I am excited because I know I will learn a lot about myself on this journey. My goal is to write every day for the next 30 days, and this is just day 1.

I'm not sure exactly what I'll write about next. However, I'll continue writing, and I'll continue to choose honesty over perfection. Thanks for reading—this one's still not quite done, but I'm glad it's out there.