AI: Authentic Intelligence?

For my colleagues, customers and friends

Musings about AI:

Can AI help you (or your clients) create that ethical will or personal history that's on your "someday I'll get to that" list?

Just yesterday I came across a company that thinks so. It looks like they have adapted the DYI autobiography model of StoryWorth to AI. And certainly ChatGPT could be useful in taking a first stab at organizing themes in a sprawling transcript.

Part of me says, yes, use these tools if it means getting off the blocks. My fear is that the programs will draw from data to make assumptions about what you mean to say, or create something so generic it doesn't sound like you anymore.

Experience has taught me that the process of creation is as valuable than the end product. No software program can duplicate the rewarding (and yes, often hard) work of thinking and reflecting and feeling that inspires the words that end up in the letter or the book.

Time and effort bring big rewards, as you surely know with any creative endeavor. So if you use the tools, do so with an eye to making sure no algorithm robs you of your own thinking - and your own satisfaction - in creating something beautiful and enduring and entirely your OWN.

Best to you,

Susan

Ethical will workshop: Interested?

I'm considering offering a 3-session ethical will workshop on Zoom. The goal: the opportunity to create an ethical will in a structured process with the mutual support of a small group. If you are interested or have a client who might be, please fill out this very brief survey and I will be in touch if it's a go.

Low-tech is powerful, too

This article from the New York Times reports on studies showing how fine motor activities like knitting and handwriting are good for your psyche and your brain health. "When you put in the effort and see the product [like the scarf you knitted], it builds up a sense of accomplishment and control over your world." That is so true.

Booking for 2024-2025

If you want to host an out-of-the-ordinary education or appreciation event for clients or colleagues on the universally interesting and important topic of legacy, look no further. Check out the list of possible topics and don't hesitate to get in touch to talk about what you'd like to do for your audience of clients, donors, or fellow advisors.

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