Blog•Mar 3, 2026
LLMs Are Antithetical to Writing and Humanity
The author argues that large language models (LLMs) undermine the core relationship between writing and human thought, eroding critical thinking and authentic expression. While acknowledging niche benefits for users with disabilities, the piece warns that most adopters use LLMs to shortcut effort, leading to homogenized, shallow content. Drawing on classical references and contemporary AI debates, the writer calls for a cultural pushback that restores writing as a tool for thinking. The article concludes with a call to individual action, urging educators, students, and creators to resist uncritical AI adoption and seek constructive alternatives.
