In a post-AI world, the nature of research and writing is undergoing significant changes as tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT outperform human output in quality. David Perell has highlighted an "existential crisis" in non-fiction writing as AI reshapes writing dynamics, leading to diminishing relevance of traditional skills. The author emphasizes that the real value of research will necessitate a balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and prioritizing in-person conversations and personal insights, as certain types of writing driven by personal experiences remain irreplaceable by AI.
The amount of expertise required to out-do an LLM is rising fast. For example, the quality of a well-prompted, ChatGPT Deep Research report is already higher than what I can produce in a day's worth of work on almost any subject.
The world of non-fiction writing has fundamentally changed, and many of the skills I've developed and built my career on are becoming increasingly irrelevant.
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