Since the advent of computers, many words that I used to write by hand can no longer be written.
Since the advent of the Internet, I find it hard to recall the information stored in my brain.
Since the advent of GPT, I can't remember programming syntax anymore.
The rapid development of high technology has greatly reduced my memory. The memory cache in my brain is getting smaller, with a large amount of cache stored in computers and networks. Does this mean that our next generation only needs fish-like memory?
I don't think so.
As consumers, the development of high technology has indeed made our lives more convenient, allowing us to access information (text, audio, video) from thousands of miles away. However, as producers, the more advanced technology becomes, the more we need our memory. For example, in AI-generated images, if we can't clearly explain what we want to draw, we won't achieve the desired result. To clearly express what we want to draw, we need both imagination and a sufficient background knowledge of drawing. Without enough memory, it's impossible to efficiently create a good image. Similarly, to get the desired answers from GPT, we need to clearly express what we need, and the process of creating something from nothing still requires our active involvement.
Therefore, AI cannot completely replace humans for now, but it can be a powerful tool for us. More importantly, to use this tool effectively, we need a stronger memory. Having a broad knowledge and good memory is still a necessary skill for producers in this era.