Saturday, July 26, 2025

Same goes for mortals

The Writer's philosophy revolves around a deep love of knowledge characterized by careful, clear, systematic, rational, reflective, and critical thinking about fundamental ideas on any subject with the goal of understanding and wisdom. This philosophy emphasizes the highest expression as asking questions and proposing well-considered answers for right action.

The Writer reflects on the nature of self and consciousness, acknowledging the complexity of human experience and the importance of personal evolution through writing. Writing is seen as a form of self-therapy
[sic] and exploration rather than for an audience, focusing on identifying and clarifying thoughts as they appear in consciousness.

There is also a recognition of the challenges posed by mechanical and staunch adherence to beliefs without awareness, which the Writer fears could hinder cultural progress and saner choices in society.

Ultimately, the Writer values shared humanity, hopefulness, and the potential for learning, growth, and creating a more just and equitable world despite the complexities and messiness of life.

If you believe all of that--about me, this voice--you will err. What do others, even AI in this instance, based on reading 50 posts to this blog, know? Not enough. Not the whole person. Not even what the Writer is hiding by not addressing, e.g., his/her dark side, and regrets (i.e., faults/errors).

So no, do not believe everything you read, and let not words represent the person you think you know.

"No other is privy to who I am," said God. Same goes for mortals.

So there

AI agrees, so stop using this erroneous phraseology. It's an infectious disease.
 
QUESTION: Is this phraseology correct? I like the way how it looks like (something).

ANSWER: No, that phraseology isn't quite correct. You have a redundancy with "the way how." 
You should use either:
- "I like the way it looks" 
- "I like how it looks"
Both express the same meaning, but using "the way how" together is redundant. The corrected sentence would be:
- "I like the way it looks like (something)" or
- "I like how it looks like (something)"
The "like" at the end is fine if you're comparing it to something specific.

[Caught--AI not thinking again. Humans are still better at it.]

QUESTION: Would this be another alternative? I like what it looks like.
ANSWER: Yes, "I like what it looks like" is definitely another correct alternative!
So you have three good options:
"I like the way it looks"
"I like how it looks"
"I like what it looks like"

All three are grammatically correct and natural-sounding. The choice between them is mostly a matter of personal preference or style. "What it looks like" emphasizes the appearance itself as a thing you like, while "the way it looks" and "how it looks" focus more on the manner of its appearance.
 
So there.
 

Thursday, July 24, 2025

As is your sway

She sat swiping across the screen,
I stood behind, I think unseen.

Fashions flickered before her eyes,
no thing her peerage would despise.

Saw her off to catch her train . . .
hurtful to judge her un-arraigned.

I could wisely wax profound
that she was shallow unbound.

We just give seconds to know
one's unique whole self then go.

Most her moments are unseen,
never swiped on our mind's screen.

Oh, the impotent didact:
Ne'er a subject enacts our tack.

Imperfect is all our lot;
wise words out and there they rot.

Live and let live mantra be.
Yes that girl--she's . . . eye candy.

Just a blip along life's way,
enjoy or not as is your sway.

Hurt none now, they come and go . . .
loud and silent deeds we sow.



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