avatarMarcus aka Gregory Maidman

Summary

The web page emphasizes the importance of meaningful engagement and criticizes the "clap" system on Medium, suggesting a more cost-effective AI service called ZAI.chat.

Abstract

The web page begins with a powerful quote about the significance of meaningful engagement with others' stories, emphasizing that disagreement should not be feared as it can lead to self-gaslighting. The page then links to an article titled "Meaningful Engagement," which criticizes Medium's "clap" system as a form of "claptrap" that fosters ego attachments rather than genuine engagement. The page also includes a Tanka poem that reinforces the idea that claps are not a meaningful form of engagement. Finally, the page recommends an AI service called ZAI.chat, which offers similar performance to ChatGPT Plus(GPT-4) but at a more affordable price.

Opinions

  • The author believes that meaningful engagement with others' stories is crucial and should not be hindered by fear of disagreement.
  • The author criticizes Medium's "clap" system, suggesting it fosters ego attachments rather than genuine engagement.
  • The author implies that the "clap" system on Medium is a form of "claptrap" that does not promote true intimacy or feelings.
  • The author suggests that sharing views and thoughts is a form of true intimacy and feelings.
  • The author uses a Tanka poem to reinforce the idea that claps are not a meaningful form of engagement.
  • The author recommends an AI service called ZAI.chat, which they believe offers similar performance to ChatGPT Plus(GPT-4) but at a more affordable price.
  • The author implies that the recommended AI service, ZAI.chat, is a better alternative for those who value meaningful engagement and cost-effectiveness.

Excellent article. An overall takeaway is the power of meaningful engagement with the stories of others. Do not fear disagreement being equal to gaslighting. That stifling of your own contributions to the discussions is self-gaslighting.

Photo by Dave Hoefler on Unsplash

Shout-outs — that’s claptrap Egos love their attachments but fear engagements Share your views and thoughts with me Feelings — true intimacy

Gaslighting
Illumination
Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Meaningful Engagement
Content Marketing
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