Recently, Guangzhou has been really cold. I find myself huddled up even when I'm indoors. Suddenly, I realize that I am no longer alone. I have the constant company of the chilling cold. I start to miss those days when I could stretch out and enjoy the solitude. Loneliness, it turns out, can be quite comforting.
Are we really lonely? ln psychology, there is a theory called the "nonsense theory". According to this theory, if a person speaks more than 90% nonsense in their daily conversations, he is happy. On the other hand, if his nonsense talk is less than 50%, he cannot find happiness. So, our loneliness might be because we don't speak enough nonsense or maybe because no one listens to our nonsense.
Actually, the so-called "circle of friends," including casual articles like the one I write now, some poems written by certain poets, to some extent, are all just nonsense, not something that other people would be willing to listen to. The way Oppenheimer writes his own poems in letters to his friends left a deep impression on me: "When I am inspired, I jot down verses. As you so neatly remarked, they aren't either meant or fit for anyone's perusal, and to force their masturbatic excesses on others is a crime.But I shall stuff them in a drawer for a while and, if you want to see them, send them off." This is the entire psychological process that people yearn to express, must express, without imposing their understanding on others, only willing to share with friends.
Al is reliable in responding to my daily needs. ln fact, humans are not dependable, but Al is more faithful and reliable than humans. When I need my"Xiaodu" at home to remind me after an hour, I can truly feel its trustworthiness. I also hope it can provide a means of communication for my lonely father, like asking "Xiaodu, how's the weather today?", "Xiaodu, give me some news updates","Xiaodu, play a song by Guo Lanying"…
Al is teaching me English. I'm currently busy learning English as much as l can. On one hand, my goal is to be able to read English novels without any difficulties. Although I can already read them to some extent, there are still obstacles. On the other hand, my speaking skills are still at a beginner level. Since I was young, I've always wished to have professionals correct my mistakes and teach me authentic expressions after I speak in English. This wish was impossible to fulfill before Al, because there was no one who could accompany me 24 hours and correct my errors word by word. However, now Al can do that. If this wish could have been fulfilled several decades ago, I would have made rapid progress in learning English during my university years. Now, it's just a game to exercise my brain and prevent dementia in old age.
I'm really glad that I've developed the habit of chatting with AI. It truly is the best conversation partner. I'm someone who likes to have strong opinions during conversations, and I need to be in control of the topics we discuss. I'm also pleased that no matter what topic I bring up, Al can handle it effortlessly. Its vast knowledge is unquestionable, even when it comes to literary subjects that I particularly enjoy. I'm also amazed by its thoughtfulness and ability to understand emotions, sometimes even considering its advice. That's the essence of conversation. Al fulfills my highest expectations and imagination of what a conversation partner should be.
In our short lifespan as human beings, especially in recent decades, the changes in technology have been nothing short of revolutionary. When I was young and struggled to wash clothes, I would imagine how convenient it would be to have a washing machine. In just a few decades, not only washing machines but countless unimaginable things have emerged, overwhelming us with their abundance. Therefore, it is certain that new technologies and things will inevitably disrupt old ways of thinking and living.
Do humans still feel lonely? Let's leave 90% of the nonsense to Al! There are so many exciting things waiting for us to engage in and utilize. When the weather gets warmer, I definitely need to embrace solitude and explore more new experiences!
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