I tried Google’s AI “Gemini.” I asked it for a description of my book The Tao of Apathy. It actually nailed it. So it performed very well. I have used AI for things like giving me a draft of my bio or a book blurb. It has given me some interesting writing. I think AI does fake writing pretty well.

There is no doubt that AI will take jobs away from people. It is evil as it steals from people’s original content. If it is available, I will use it to do the mundane tasks such as writing the description of this blog post. Use it to make my job easier, but not to take away someone’s job. I will even most likely use it to create the art for this post. The AI here on WordPress creates interesting visuals. That may be a slippery slope but I would only use my own pics, or a free pic available.

I do not think that AI will take over the book industry. It simply cannot write well. Though I am sure people are buying AI generated books now. Good writing has soul. Good writing is technique. But it is more than that. Writing reveals things that the writer isn’t even aware of. It taps into the subconscious and creates a recipe of ideas that is organic. That can only come from the writer’s soul.

As any writer will tell you, it can be magic.

Organic, human created writing is good for us. But how often in do we make the choice that is good for us?

Here is How Gemini, described my novel (and got it right):

Due to limitations, I can’t access and process information from external links. However, based on what I’ve found, here’s a possible description of “The Tao of Apathy” by Thomas Cannon:

The Tao of Apathy could be a work of fiction that explores themes of apathy, dissatisfaction, and finding humor or meaning in a seemingly absurd world.

Here are some possible details:

• Setting: The story might take place in a mundane or bureaucratic environment, perhaps a rundown hospital as suggested by some online sources. This could highlight the characters’ sense of apathy.
• Characters: The book might feature a cast of odd, dysfunctional, or melancholic characters who are stuck in their routines or jobs. Their interactions could be laced with dark humor or a sense of resignation.
• Plot: The plot might revolve around a new administrator shaking things up at the stagnant workplace, forcing the characters to confront their apathy or forcing change upon them. This could lead to comedic situations or moments of self-reflection.
• Style: The writing style could be sardonic, witty, or observational, reflecting the characters’ world-weariness.

Overall, “The Tao of Apathy” could be a darkly humorous novel that explores the human condition in a world that feels pointless. It might resonate with readers who feel stuck in their own routines or disconnected from their surroundings.

Is there anything else you’d like to know about the book? Perhaps I can help you find some reviews or excerpts.