Comment by pbhjpbhj
17 hours ago
Sorry, I was not likening LLMs to the entire gamut of therapy, only saying they seem - to me - to be a tool akin to that of diary-writing.
Interesting idea about pen&paper - I've been using computer keyboards (and way back an occasional typewriter) for most of my life and have written way more through a keyboard; it's more immersive for me as I don't have to think where as with a pen I struggle to legibly express myself and can't get the words out as quickly. (I'm swiping on a phone now, which is horrible; even worse than using a pen!)
I have used typewriters, keyboard and pen & paper through all my life. Typewriters are out but, pens and keyboards are still there.
I carry two notebooks with me every day. My scratchpad and my diary. Yes, writing on them are more elaborate and slow, but this speed limit creates a feedback loop in my head, making me think twice and write once. As a result, I write more concise and clear. I also remember more when I write with pen and paper.
Keyboard allows more speed, but it's unfiltered, blurry, and not devoid of interruptions.
I'm planning to blog on this very subject with references to actual research, actually, because I can see and feel the difference.