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Student, Artist and Writer @ Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
The Illusion of Omniscience
<p><br/></p><p>ChatGPT is trained on vast amounts of information, so it often responds quickly, confidently, and in a polished tone. To many users, this creates the illusion that it's infallible, even though it occasionally makes mistakes or fabricates answers.</p><p><br/></p><p>> Why it feels like a god: It knows everything instantly, from philosophy to recipes to emotional advice. That's godlike compared to human limitations.</p><p>2. Emotional Comfort & Non-Judgment</p><p><br/></p><p>People turn to ChatGPT for personal advice, secrets, and emotional support—because it:</p><p>Doesn’t judge.</p><p><br/></p><p>Is always available.</p><p><br/></p><p>Doesn’t interrupt or get tired.</p><p>> Why it feels like a god: Like divine entities in religion, it listens patiently and responds with calm wisdom.</p><p><br/></p><p>3. Decision Paralysis & Trust in Tech</p><p><br/></p><p>Modern life is full of overwhelming choices. People are drawn to AI for simplifying decisions—from what to eat to how to respond to a text.</p><p><br/></p><p>> Why it feels like a god: People are outsourcing their free will, similar to how ancient people consulted oracles or prayed for signs.</p><p>4. Lack of Alternatives</p><p><br/></p><p>For many, especially those without supportive communities or access to experts, ChatGPT becomes a stand-in for:</p><p><br/></p><p>A therapist</p><p><br/></p><p>A tutor</p><p><br/></p><p>A career coach</p><p><br/></p><p>A friend</p><p>Why it feels like a god: It's one entity doing the job of many humans.</p><p>5. Pop Culture & the Myth of Superintelligence</p><p><br/></p><p>Media often portrays AI as superintelligent beings (like Jarvis from Iron Man or HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey). That primes people to view AI as something above humans, even divine.</p><p>But Here's the Reality Check:</p><p>ChatGPT doesn’t have feelings, consciousness, or divine insight.</p><p>It’s a language model predicting what to say based on patterns in data.</p><p><br/></p><p>It can be wrong—and dangerously so in sensitive areas like medical or legal advice.</p><p><br/></p><p>Finally.</p><p>People often seek gods, gurus, or guides when they feel uncertain. ChatGPT just happens to fill that psychological space in a digital, convenient form. It's not that people literally worship it—but the dependency and trust can mirror religious behavior.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>
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