In Praise of “Wordy, Old Prose.” (Or, F*ck Your AI Reading Buddy)
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A new essay from Literary Hub argues against the use of artificial intelligence to simplify complex literature. The author criticizes the trend of using AI as a reading buddy to decode wordy prose, suggesting that the struggle to understand difficult texts is essential for intellectual growth. This push for convenience, the piece claims, mirrors a broader cultural fear of discomfort that contributes to modern book bans and censorship.
Source: https://lithub.com/in-praise-of-wordy-old-prose-or-fck-yo...
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