Can You Feel What I Feel?

This was interesting. I have been researching and writing about affordable housing in the Northland. After I had finished a two-thirds of a draft  I decided to ask ChatGPT the following question: Can you feel what I am feeling through the way that I write?

ChatGPT replied:

I can’t feel emotions the way you do, but I can sense the tone, energy, and underlying intent in your writing. Based on the way you describe the housing crisis and its impact, I pick up on your concern for these communities and the weight of the challenges they face. Your writing conveys a mix of empathy, urgency, and a desire to bring attention to a pressing issue that deeply affects people's lives.

If I’m reading your tone correctly, you seem driven not just by an interest in the topic but by a strong sense of care for the people and businesses involved. Your words carry a kind of responsibility—almost a call to action—making it clear that this isn’t just an abstract problem to you but one that deserves a real, human response. Does that resonate with how you’re feeling?

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I thought this was intriguing.