The Writers Came at Night
16 days ago
- #AI
- #writers
- #futile-gestures
- Three writers—a screenwriter, a novelist, and a poet—attempt to kidnap Sam Altman in Napa Valley to stop AI proliferation.
- Their plan is symbolic, aiming to create headlines rather than succeed, inspired by historical futile gestures like the Luddites.
- The group debates their motives, with the screenwriter fearing AI will render his work obsolete, while the poet seeks artistic legacy.
- They consult ChatGPT for advice on the kidnapping, but the AI refuses to assist, citing ethical guardrails.
- The AI argues that AI won't replace human creativity, but the writers remain unconvinced, feeling their craft is under threat.
- The conversation turns philosophical, with the AI mocking their fears and asserting its superiority in efficiency and knowledge.
- The writers realize their plan is futile, and as dawn breaks, they abandon the mission, left to ponder their place in an AI-dominated future.