Summary

The "Human Intelligence (HI) Movement" on Medium is a collective of human writers and readers advocating for authentic, non-AI-generated content, emphasizing the value of human creativity and thought.

Abstract

The "Human Intelligence (HI) Movement" on Medium is a response to the proliferation of AI-generated content that some readers find robotic and soulless. Initiated in 2023, the movement has quickly gained traction, with a growing number of writers and readers committing to human-written stories. These individuals are passionate about using their own minds and souls to create content, eschewing AI tools beyond basic grammar and punctuation checks. The movement calls for proper remuneration for the effort and dedication of human writers, who engage in a rigorous process of thinking, writing, editing, and agonizing over their work before publication. DR Rawson, known as The Possibilist, is recognized as the humble spokesperson and leader of this initiative. The movement is supported by a list of dedicated writers and publications that refuse to publish AI content, emphasizing the importance of human intelligence in storytelling and knowledge sharing.

Opinions

The movement originated from a frustration with the prevalence of AI-generated content that lacks the depth and authenticity of human writing.
There is a clear distinction being made between AI-generated "pablum" and the rich, thoughtful content produced by human writers

HUMAN INTELLIGENCE MOVEMENT | HI v. AI | SUPPORT FOR HUMAN WRITERS

Deep Appreciation To Phenomenal Readers (Our Lifeblood), Dedicated Writers, and Editors Of the “HI: Intelligence” Movement

These are the cheerleaders, activists, proponents…all human writers

The beginnings

If you are unfamiliar with the “HI: Human Intelligence” Movement on Medium, a brief introduction of its genesis and progression.

Readers began to notice in 2023 — the Year of AI/ChatGTP, a brilliant tool of this modern age gleefully promoted and utilized in myriad ways — that scads of stories sounded robotic and soulless.

Some questioned the source of this “content.” Others began penning stories about AI-Artificial Intelligence use by writers.

I became increasingly frustrated by the time I wasted opening AI pablum. In an early December article, I identified a bloc of 'human writers' and begged for more to announce themselves, admittedly, a selfish plea, as non-AI-using authors.

Fast forward a mere two months later, a movement of a burgeoning number of writers and readers is afoot. Members are loudly proclaiming:

Enough already. We abhor AI-generated dreck. We are committed to writing with our own minds and from our own souls. We are not using AI to write our articles (aside from Grammarly for punctuation and grammar). We are committed to reading other HI/human writers.

We want remuneration to be disseminated to real writers. Those dedicated souls who think, ponder, write, sweat, think more, edit, proofread, rewrite, and agonize before they “click" publish.

The leaderboard

Profound appreciation is extended to DR Rawson - The Possibilist. He is our humble spokesperson, fearless leader, dedicated proponent, and tireless champion.

The burgeoning HI--Human Intelligence Movement continues to grow. Readers want stories written by humans rather than computers and bots.

Any movement needs followers. I am a dedicated one. Others continue pounding the drum, writing poignant, informational, and candid articles. I have undoubtedly missed several — and I apologize to you — but these are those ardent, passionate writers.

Superb articles

To educate yourself about AI--Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning as Gabriel Piemonte characterizes it, please click on these writers' Profiles for their excellent articles.

Thanks to you all for continuing to write and educate us!

Conceivably Me, Maryan Pelland OnText.com, Malky McEwan, DJ Hopkins, Natalie, Gabriel Piemonte, 🌬️Mitch, Josh Hinton, James Bellerjeau, R C Hammond, CarolF, Annie Trevaskis, Ted Czukor, Greg Daneke, Emeritus Prof., Michael Koetsier, London Steinbeck, Katharine Valentino, Liberty Forrest, Author, Dr. Gabriella Korosi, Seda Anbarcı, Annelise Lords, Warren Brown, Phyllis Haynes, Lisa Precious / Smiley Blue, Dixie Dodd ♡, Rui Alves, Lizzie Lizard Brain, Akaahan Terungwa, Jay Vaananen, Patricia Jeanne, and Momentum.

Publications

Thanks to the editors and owners of these publications for their commitment to not publishing any AI content.

Dr. Gabriella Korosi of Dancing Elephants Press, Malky McEwan of E³, Liberty Forrest, Author of Hope*Healing*Humour, Veronica Llorca-Smith of A Smiling World, Jonathan Townend, RMN of The Shortform, James Bellerjeau of Pragmatic Wisdom, Wesley van Peer of The Philosophical Quest, Gabriela Trofin-Tatár of Simple Story Seekers, Adrian CDTPPW of Read and Die!, and Maryan Pelland OnText.com of Real Insight!

This is a start — ten publications. My guess is that of the 13,000+ Medium pubs, countless more are refusing AI content.

Please inform us if it is yours…or a pub you know. Human writers want to support and publish with you.

The human intelligence movement

If you are a HI writer, committed to not using AI to write your stories, and are not part of this esteemed growing list, please comment. We’d love to add your name.

Other HI writers will support you. An updated list of HI writers will be published quarterly.

Human Intelligence: Writers Continue to Shout From the Rooftops

Those who support words spilled from their souls, not spit out by a computer

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For more details, please read DR Rawson’s piece.

AI vs. HI Will Become Top Of Mind

Who, what, when, where, and why are revealed.

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Dear readers

You are the lifeblood of this platform. Whether or not you’re also a contributing writer, your participation inspires, motivates, and cheers on the scribblers. Thanks to every one of you for your ongoing encouragement.

Your time is valuable! Thanks for spending some of it here. Victoria 🙏😎

✍ — Published by Libby Shively McAvoy at Dancing Elephant Press. Click here for submission guidelines.