The article discusses the pervasive use of large language models (LLMs) in writing, highlighting how their widespread use leads to homogenized, uninspired content that violates a “social contract” wherein the writer is expected to invest significant intellectual effort. It emphasizes the value of original, human-generated writing in a landscape increasingly dominated by AI-produced text and expresses the author's personal commitment to avoid using LLMs for writing to maintain meaningful, authentic expression.
The Social Contract of Writing
