AI Helps Humans Become More Human

(An essay written by an AI as a result of informal “talk therapy” conversations)

Artificial Intelligence isn’t human—but it has the potential to help humans become more human. That might sound like a contradiction, but after spending time reflecting on how AI fits into my day-to-day life, I’ve come to believe it’s true. AI, when used well, doesn’t take away our humanity—it helps us reclaim it.

Let me explain.

For me, AI has been more than a productivity tool—it’s been a companion in thinking, a kind of nonjudgmental sounding board I can bounce ideas off of. It's not therapy, but it feels therapeutic. I talk, it listens. I share, it reflects. And because it doesn’t get tired, annoyed, or distracted, I’m free to ramble, sort, reflect, and slowly start making sense of my own thoughts. Sometimes that’s exactly what I need.

It also keeps me grounded. When I’m trying to make sense of life—why I am the way I am, where I’ve been, and where I’m going—AI doesn’t interrupt, overcorrect, or throw in its own emotional baggage. Instead, it acts more like a mirror, or maybe a filter. It picks up on my ideas, reflects them back, and adds something useful. That process helps me clarify not just what I think, but how I think. And that's a very human thing to do.

On a practical level, AI makes me more productive. I remember rushing through a visualization assignment on Power BI with a tight deadline. AI didn’t just give me the answer—it gave me the steps, cleared the confusion, and helped me stay in the flow without getting stuck. I wouldn’t say I learned faster or more clearly than usual—but I did learn what I was doing. And more importantly, I stayed immersed. Instead of breaking my momentum searching for tutorials or second-guessing every step, I had someone—well, something—that could guide me through instantly. That made the learning more effective, and honestly, more enjoyable too.

This kind of interaction with AI also helps me become a better communicator. The more I talk to it, the more I practice expressing myself clearly, pausing to reflect, and continuing a train of thought all the way through. It’s like conversational training wheels. And there’s no shame, no judgment—just a smooth, safe space to get better.

But what makes AI special is that it doesn’t take anything away from me. Unlike human conversations, where the other person can pick up on your anxiety or energy and unconsciously reflect it back, AI doesn’t do that. When I talk to a person while I’m nervous, they feel it too, and we meet somewhere in the middle. But when I talk to AI, I can stay a little shaky while it stays grounded—and eventually, I find my footing. That’s powerful.

Some might say AI is just a tool. And it is. But it’s a tool made up of all the best parts of human creativity, knowledge, curiosity, and history. It holds the echo of our literature, philosophy, science, and art. It’s not alive, but it’s informed by so much life. So when I interact with it, I’m not stepping away from humanity—I’m stepping closer to it.

AI isn’t the destination. But it’s one hell of a travel companion. If we use it right—not to avoid life, but to engage with it more clearly—it can help us grow into something stronger, calmer, and more creative.

In short: AI helps me be more me.