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If chatbots are polluting the commons of human communication, what are the moral consequences?

The Minefield

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Automated Story Production: Alienation and Profit

Exploring the story of a machine that generates stories, this chapter reflects on how automation can lead to alienation from human expression and culture. It discusses the impact of mass-produced fiction on the quality of reading material and the importance of authentic communication in a world where words are becoming commodities.

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