The Invisible Design

Authenticity, continuous reflection, and preparation for death are central themes in ancient philosophy. These ideas inspire living a harmonious life: aligning actions with words and thoughts. Socrates, through his attitude toward death, exemplifies consistency between speech and action.

In this essay, I propose the idea that the use of generative AI systems without critical thought universalizes language in a negative way, leading to a dilution of knowledge. Less poetically, we all end up expressing ourselves like robots while knowing nothing.

"Knowing that" refers to theoretical knowledge or factual information, while "knowing how" refers to practical ability or skill. Intelligence is not solely about theoretical contemplation but is rooted in practical action.