Should you use AI to write for you? Or should you go against the grain and write yourself (or hire another human)?
It’s a simple question, but the answer is more complicated than just a quick yes or no. To consider both options, let’s use an analogy and pretend we are in need of a new dining room table…
You can currently buy a simple IKEA pine dining room table for $199 and have it within hours. A handcrafted dining room table custom built by a carpenter costs thousands of dollars and may take 6-9 months to obtain it.
Both serve the same purpose – a place to sit and eat dinner.
Some may ask: why would you pay 50 times more and wait such a long time to get a custom, handcrafted table, when the IKEA table is cost effective and saves time?
Others may ask: why would you pay for a cheap piece of furniture that will look worn and start falling apart after a couple of years of daily use, when a custom piece of furniture made from hardwood will last a lifetime (and look great the whole time)?
Is AI Writing Better Than Human Writing?
Now, let’s get back to writing:
AI-generated and human writing both serve the same purpose: to form words, strung together to communicate a message.
AI is cheaper and quicker than waiting for a human to do it. AI can process data at rapid speed, making connections and following commands insanely fast.
Some may ask: why would you spend the brain power, time (and time is money!) to write for yourself (or hire a human to write for you) when you can get thousands of words in minutes instead of days…months even?
Humans cost more and can take a lot longer. The human brain takes time to process, connect, and infuse experience into the message.
Some may ask: why would you reduce your message to mere words, when there is so much more depth to writing than a bot can comprehend?
Which side do you take on this AI writing debate?
While your goals may dictate what direction you choose – AI-generated or human-written – the answer comes down to quality, style, personality, uniqueness, longevity, and legacy.
Do you need surface-level, routine writing that doesn’t need much personality to get the message across? If so, AI-generated content will suffice.
Do you need personality-infused writing that will dive deep into emotion and experience, spurring your reader to connect and take action? Then a human-writer is your best option.
Human writing – fused with experience, personality, unique perspectives, and quirks – will always be worth the extra time and money.
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