Award-winning writer Xuemo and British-Chinese children’s literature author Zhang Huichun engaged in a profound dialogue about literature’s significance during the artificial intelligence revolution, challenging perceptions about technological disruption in creative fields.
During a panel discussion in London’s Piccadilly, the authors addressed growing concerns about AI’s potential impact on writing. Xuemo emphasized that the genuine threat emerges not from technological advancement, but from humanity’s internal motivations. ‘When guided by benevolence, AI can enrich the world; however, when driven by selfish desires, humanity risks self-destruction,’ he stated.
Zhang Huichun reinforced this perspective, arguing that artificial intelligence fundamentally lacks the capacity to generate authentic emotional experiences. ‘AI cannot replicate genuine emotions,’ she explained. ‘While machines can assemble words, they cannot breathe life into them.’
The discussion highlighted the irreplaceable human elements of creativity. Both authors stressed that great literature transcends mere word assembly, requiring deep emotional resonance and spiritual guidance—qualities no algorithm can completely simulate.
Discussing their personal creative processes, Xuemo employed a metaphorical approach, suggesting writers must ‘break free from the confines of our little cup and merge with the vastness of the ocean-like world.’ Zhang Huichun referenced childhood curiosity and nature as primary inspirational sources, sharing a personal anecdote about saving a bird that influenced her storytelling approach.
To underscore the discussion’s themes, Xuemo performed ‘Yangguan Sandie,’ a classic piece adapted from a Tang Dynasty poem, demonstrating how music, literature, and authentic human emotions surpass technological capabilities in touching the human soul.
The authors ultimately concluded that literature must serve as a spiritual compass in the AI era, urging a return to fundamental human values of truth, goodness, and beauty. Their message resonates with the understanding that technological progress must be balanced with spiritual and emotional growth to preserve humanity’s creative essence.
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