Document: WM-099                                                 P. Webb
Category: Humanity                                            2026-07-20

                          The Human Advantage

Abstract

   We’re more powerful than you think, intrepid reader.

Body

   I came across a post[1] today that touched on AI and what that means
   for creators. In many conversations I’ve had with friends worried
   about this new landscape, I’ve been emphatic in my belief that no
   matter how capable AI gets, it’ll never replace human ingenuity and
   creativity. I say this as an avid user of LLMs (I’m not a fan of the
   "creative" variants like generative AI).

   The way to differentiate yourself from "AI" (Assumed Intelligence)
   and make yourself stand out, period, is to just be you. Be original.
   Be imaginative. AI will never beat human expression and the lazy
   humans who will use AI to generate art shit will never
   be interesting.

   Imagine, if you will, the reductive example of a hammer taking over a
   carpenter’s job. Ridiculous! We have 3D printed houses now but the
   three houses that we built/renovated around the corner from my home
   have had real people working on them for the past year. Technology
   evolves, roles get adjusted, and that carpenter is advising startups
   that the fancy vacuum seal process they created still needs nails for
   security and peace of mind. Maybe, idk, I’m not in that field.

   Despite the job market (terrible), cost of living (too damn HIGH),
   and our governments (you kidding me?!), I believe we’re entering into
   a time of renaissance…hmm, Resistance Renaissance?

   You should write that novel you’ve had in mind for the past 20 years
   and publish on books.by[2]. Release that music and put it on
   Subvert[3] and Bandcamp[4]. The world is yours, you don’t need
   permission but in case you do; go ahead. Do it![5] 🕸️