The first class for this week is about ChatGPT. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using AI tools for university students, and in what situations we should use them. We will also consider whether the results produced by AI tools are our own work or not. It is important to ensure that AI tools are used in the right way.

During Thursday’s class, we did two interesting activities. The first one involved sitting quietly and not sleeping for 10 minutes, after which we discussed our thoughts and did free writing for 5 minutes. During this time, I made a plan for my next few days and stared at the six air vents on the rooftop, wondering where they led.

Before we wrapped up, Professor Dan scattered a variety of items all over the place, including ice cream sticks, curved pins, colored paper, and shiny little accessories. On the screen, we reviewed what we had learned in the first week, including the topic of “Media”. We were asked to choose a word and use the items on the floor to represent it. I chose the word “Soft Power” and represented it with the wooden frames and chains. The “Wood Nation” looks strong and tough, with the four pins at each corner resembling weapons. In contrast, the “Chain Nation” appears soft and foldable, yet it has tenacity and can pass through the center of the “Wood Nation”. This represents the idea that even big powerful countries need each other, as seen in the example of trade markets.

Here is what I did: