The author explores a moment of existential crisis while lying awake at night, questioning their reality amidst anxiety about an impending future. Seeking fast answers, they turned to ChatGPT, which provided quick summaries of various philosophical perspectives. Despite a fleeting sense of relief, the author recognized the inadequacy of relying on a chatbot for profound personal understanding. They reflect on the discomfort of facing uncertainty and the necessary critical thought that genuine self-reflection demands, ultimately realizing that quick fixes fail to address deeper identity struggles.
As I spiralled, I wasn't interested in dealing with, or even accepting, this uncertainty. I was only interested in a fast fix, pushing ChatGPT to respond to my anxieties.
These options required time and patience. They required me to feel my fear for a longer period of time. More than that, they required a form of critical thought.
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