Artificial Intelligence Separates Humans From What Is Innately Human

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Oct 15, 2025
4 min read

Updated: Dec 24, 2025

Written by: Rachel S. Perez

Artificial Intelligence is a topic that we all know too well. Although the concept came into existence as early as the mid-twentieth century through functions such as neural networks, AI, as we know it, started to gain popularity around 2023. What was once used solely in professional settings for data analysis and the like became a means for entertainment, getting things done “effortlessly,” and deception. These newfound functions of AI have led societies to become fully dependent on AI and, therefore, have led us to stray farther away from our unique human nature. What were once matters of the human brain, such as problem-solving, critical thinking and communication, are now tasks delegated to AI. Similarly, what were once matters of the human heart, such as creating art, music, and literature, are also tasks delegated to AI.

The human species has always been a creature that seeks innovation in everything it does. That is the reason we have come so far. Biologically, humans have evolved to become the most intelligent animal on Earth, primarily because of a large brain relative to the rest of the body. This large brain is associated with a large brain capacity, which enables advanced problem-solving skills necessary for the species to survive. The obligation to keep the human species alive led early ancestors to foster complex interaction with each other and develop symbolic language that we know today as “mother,” “father,” “brother,” “sister,” “guardian,” “caretaker” and so on. The obligation to each other and the complex interactions led to the need to create tools, cooking strategies and other concepts that got the human species where it is now. As prehistory proves, we evolved with the sheer power of using our advanced minds for problem-solving, interactions and empathy. Using popular Artificial Intelligence like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot, shows a rise of dependency on these programs as AIs will take over these tasks that are so innately human, and gradually dumb the human species down by depriving us of what makes us so intelligent.

Turning to the arts (in all their different forms) for storytelling, expressing and coping has always been part of the human experience. It is clear that throughout history, this species has consistently sought to convey its unique experiences in symbolic and awe-inspiring ways. In addition, throughout history, admirers of the arts have admired the expertise, dedication, history and raw passion that authentic art entails, not just the splendor of a piece. Returning to the example of our early ancestors, historians and art enthusiasts are intrigued by art discovered on cave walls, not because it’s particularly eye-catching, but rather because it allows historians to understand the lives and thought processes of our early ancestors. These cave paintings are beautiful because they convey experience, sentiment, struggle and understanding of the self. Similarly, storytelling was often done in songs in many parts of the world. The epic poems of Homer, for example, were not meant to be simply read. Instead, bards would travel to different locations, and people would pay to hear these bards sing beautiful poems about their faith, often accompanied by a lyre (which is a stringed instrument). With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, different kinds of art can be done by these emotionless programs, providing, ultimately, no real value behind art. As people start to use AI programs like DALL-E 3 and Mureka for mundane entertainment and creating fake art, people start to see art as a mere gimmick that should be eye-catching, rather than pieces that should portray the human experience. We lose connection to the passionate spirit inside us and, therefore, lose connection to our human nature.

It is important to understand, however, that there is still hope. The whole purpose of Artificial Intelligence is to replicate human behavior and skills. Still, AI, as we know it, up to this point, has not been perfect, and a rejection of casual and vain AI programs can slow its progress. A perfect example of the flawed nature of AI is how AI art programs confuse proportion and distort features. It especially struggles with eyes and hands. Ironically, these are the two human features that are used to symbolize human nature and spirit in authentic art. Moreover, AI should not be made completely extinct. It is a useful tool when used in moderation and in the appropriate settings. It makes sense for a company to use AI for data analysis. However, it does not make sense for a student to use it to formulate an email to send back to their professor. If AI usage is limited to moments where it is absolutely crucial to use it, the effect it has on our nature, our world and so on will lessen.

Ultimately, what we do not use, we lose. Our brains and hearts are our most valuable assets and we should not underestimate the miraculous things that these organs can do. Artificial Intelligence is a great resource when used responsibly. It is the futile usage of AI for entertainment, daily tasks and deception that compromises our human nature.