AI Revolution: DeepSeek AI buzz
Are We Pedaling or Just Coasting?
(And Why Copying Code Might Be Like Stealing Someone’s Bike)
Steve Jobs said computers are a “bicycle for the mind.” But today, AI tools like DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Kimi.ai are like strapping a rocket to that bicycle. It’s thrilling, terrifying, and makes us wonder: Are we still pedaling? or are we letting the rocket do all the work?
Let’s tackle two burning questions:
- “Is AI Making Us Lazy?” (Spoiler: It’s Complicated)
Imagine you’re riding a bike uphill. AI is the electric motor that kicks in when your legs burn. Use it right, and you’ll conquer the hill faster. Use it wrong, and you’ll forget how to pedal.
The Real Problem Isn’t AI—It’s Us.
• Lazy Mode: If you let tools like DeepSeek write every email, solve every math problem, or even draft your grocery list, your brain becomes a passenger. Over time, you’ll forget how to think for yourself.
• Pro Mode: If you use AI to augment your work (e.g., brainstorming ideas, fixing code errors, or researching faster), you free up mental energy for creativity and strategy.
The Bicycle Rule:
“AI should lighten the load, not replace the journey.”
Example: Let DeepSeek draft a blog outline, but you write the story. Let it debug code, but you learn why the fix works. - “Should I Copy Code from AI, or Write It Myself?”
Copying code from an AI like DeepSeek is like stealing someone’s bike. It’ll get you where you need to go, but you won’t learn how to ride.
The Copy-Paste Trap
• Why It’s Tempting?: Tools like DeepSeek spit out code instantly. Why waste time writing loops or functions from scratch?
• Why It Backfires?: If you don’t understand the code, you’ll crash when the AI isn’t around to fix flat tires (bugs).
The “Learn to Ride” Approach
• Step 1: Ask DeepSeek for code, but treat it like a teacher, not a genie.
o “Explain how this function works.”
o “What’s a simpler way to write this?”
• Step 2: Break the AI’s code into pieces. Rewrite it in your own style.
• Step 3: Build something new with that knowledge. That’s how you become a better coder.
Pro Tip:
“If you can’t explain DeepSeek’s code to a rubber duck, you shouldn’t use it.”
The Future: Are We Cyclists or Rocket-Passengers?
AI isn’t evil or angelic—it’s a tool. The real question is: What kind of relationship do you want with your “bicycle for the mind”?
• Coasting: Let tools like DeepSeek do everything. Your brain atrophies. You become dependent.
• Pedaling: Use AI to go farther than you ever could alone. Stay curious. Stay in control.
Final Thought
AI is like the ultimate GTA cheat code. It gives you unlimited cash, weapons, and invincibility. At first, it’s fun—you’re unstoppable! But after a while, the game loses its challenge. Missions feel pointless. The thrill of earning rewards fades. And soon, you’re not even playing the game anymore—you’re just watching it happen.
The same goes for AI tools like DeepSeek. Use them too much, and you risk losing the joy of learning, creating, and problem-solving. Sure, cheat codes can help when you’re stuck, but the real fun is in the grind, the effort, and the satisfaction of figuring things out yourself.
AI is an integral part of our daily lives in the fast-paced digital world we live in today. Our lives are made easier by smart homes that can manage themselves according to our preferences and virtual assistants that can help us with organization. However, as we leverage these advancements, it is important to maintain a balance. We should use it to strengthen our capabilities and not use it as a way to cut corners. Thus, we are able to keep control of our personal development when we decide to use it to enhance our skills rather than have it replace them. It is not just a matter of doing things faster; it is a matter of developing creativity and problem solving. The real magic, however, happens when we work with AI instead of relying on it alone.
So, use AI wisely. Keep the cheat codes for when you really need them—but don’t let them ruin the game.
