讀後心得

Recently, the community has sparked a "Ghibli-style" craze, with many people uploading photos to ChatGPT to generate images full of childlike whimsy, leading to lively discussions. In these vividly colored images, the author feels the finiteness and preciousness of life, reminiscing about deceased friends and family. Although AI can mimic the artistic style of Ghibli, it cannot replicate the soul behind the creation. Creation should not solely focus on technique but rather on the genuine experiences and emotions in life. The author emphasizes that the essence of creation lies in expression and feeling, not mere imitation. They hope to use automated tools to help more souls be seen and encourage them to express themselves boldly.

• Recently, the community has sparked a "Ghibli style" trend, with many people uploading photos to ChatGPT to generate images full of childlike wonder and nostalgia. "It's so real!" "It brought back my childhood memories!" "How was this generated? Do I have to pay for it?" Social media is filled with enthusiastic discussions.

• As I scrolled through those vividly colored, warmly composed Ghibli style images, I felt a strange sense of sadness. In that moment, I remembered those who are no longer in this world. The seemingly "reproducing" technology awakened my profound awareness of the finite nature of life. A few colleagues who once worked with me flashed in my mind, roughly my age, who had passed away early due to accidents or illness. Additionally, I thought of my mother, who left when I was still young. At that time, I deeply felt the brevity of life for the first time and understood the importance of seizing the moment.

• This also reminded me of the scenes depicted in the series "Black Mirror"—where human consciousness is stored in some system, achieving immortality. If that day truly comes, will those who once left briefly, filled with regrets, still be as precious as they are now? If we can "back up" at any time, will we take every relationship and every creation seriously? Perhaps it is precisely because these people are no longer here that I care more about those seemingly real things, whether they can truly restore the emotions from my memories.

• Although many people think these images "look like Miyazaki," is it really so upon closer inspection? AI may be able to mimic the Ghibli studio's painting style, but it cannot replicate the soul of creativity. Seeing these images brings back memories of the first time I watched "My Neighbor Totoro," which was the adventure every child longed for during summer; it also reminds me of the struggle between man and nature in "Princess Mononoke"—where justice and evil are not so straightforward. What is missing in these AI-generated images is what Miyazaki's films possess: real stories and memories, reflections contained in warmth, and questions about society, the environment, and humanity.

• The soul of creation comes from the unique life experiences of the creator, nurturing a one-of-a-kind perspective. Nowadays, the rapid pace of algorithms and social media often leads us to jump to conclusions within seconds. We eagerly seek answers and highlights, but we forget to value the process and understand the discourse. We indulge in categorization, simplification, and labeling, but isn't the value of creation rooted in that "unclassifiable" soul? This makes me more convinced that the core of creative soul is never about "how it looks," but rather "what you want to express."

• For me, part of the creation is not for traffic or conversion rates but because "if I don't say this, I will feel regret." From an early awareness of the limited nature of life, I strive to live a life without regrets, including independently developing products, pursuing fandoms, starting a business, and managing my own media. I have also written many "practical" articles, such as how to find a job and write resumes. While I know those are what readers want, the creations that make me happiest often stem from observations and reflections in life.

• These articles express viewpoints I've always wanted to convey, but they may not be what readers expect, such as "Commute on foot, eat with bare hands, what's wrong with not speaking good English?" and "Everyone is an entrepreneur." They are all content that I believe "must be written down" because these life experiences have changed my life. I hope that those destined to read them can gain some possibilities for changing their future and even feel a sense of companionship.

• Whenever someone messages me saying, "Because of your article, I bravely did my first side project," or "I finally started pursuing my own interests," I know this is the reason I write. These words are not to exchange for results, but they are my life's imprint—telling the world how I used to live.

• In recent years, due to my creative work and background as a software engineer, I have started researching automation and AI tools. Not because I want to become an AI engineer or fear being left behind by the times, but because I discovered that there are too many "soulful people" in this world who cannot express themselves. Some people observe deeply, have rich experiences, but are not good at writing, formatting, editing, or managing social media. They actually have voices but lack the skills and environment to express themselves.

• I hope to use automation to turn the "creative process" into a replicable and scalable system. I want to develop a writing assistance tool that helps creators visualize the soul in their minds, allowing the world to see their work. After all, I am also someone who was originally not good at expressing myself. Through extensive reading and writing, my voice has gradually taken shape. And I know there are still many souls waiting to be heard.

• I am not afraid of the advancement of AI, but I fear that we will lose our curiosity about the world and the excitement for creation. I worry that we become unwilling to express ourselves and no longer wish to forge deep connections with others; I fear that in the pursuit of happiness, we forget the joy that requires stumbling and trial and error to achieve.

• AI can draw styles and write articles, but it cannot create the pain you once felt, the tears you shed, the laughter you shared with friends, and the courage to keep moving forward in solitude... Rather than fearing being replaced by AI, it is better to return to the essence of creation. Creation is an extension of life; AI may mimic your style, but only you can leave the marks of how you lived.