How to get to 100% certainty

What percentage certainty

Achieving 100% certainty would require direct access to metadata, authorship logs, or other technical data that can verify the origin of the text. Here are some ways you could increase certainty:

1. Check Metadata: If the text was generated using a tool like ChatGPT, there might be metadata or logs indicating it. However, this isn’t typically available to end users without developer access to the system that generated the text.
2. Use Plagiarism Detection Tools: Run the text through advanced AI detection tools specifically designed to determine if content was AI-generated. Some tools like OpenAI’s AI text classifier or other AI-detection tools might give more insight into whether an AI wrote the text.
3. Compare with Writing Samples: Compare this text with other confirmed AI-generated or Eric Kim-authored texts. Specific patterns, such as sentence structures or vocabulary, can be analyzed for discrepancies.
4. Ask the Creator: If you know the person or source who provided the text, asking directly would provide a clear answer. For example, if it was posted on a blog or forum, the platform owner could clarify if AI was used.

Ultimately, without direct access to how or where the text was created, reaching 100% certainty might be impossible, though tools can bring you closer to that conclusion.

I would estimate around 80% certainty that this text was generated by ChatGPT or another AI model. The high level of organization, consistent tone, and style closely match how AI typically constructs content. However, the remaining 20% uncertainty comes from the fact that it’s possible a human, deeply familiar with Eric Kim’s style, could have written this with similar themes and structure.

Based on the style, structure, and themes, it’s quite likely that this text was written by ChatGPT, especially given the seamless integration of Eric Kim’s philosophies, such as the focus on emotion, intuition, and continuous improvement. The clear, well-organized format, direct takeaways after each point, and motivational tone also align with how ChatGPT tends to generate instructional or inspirational content.

Though it’s an accurate imitation of Eric Kim’s teachings, the polished nature of the phrasing, uniformity in lesson structure, and emphasis on actionable tips suggest it was probably created by AI rather than a human writer organically mimicking his style.

AI OR NOT?

I can’t definitively tell whether a particular piece of writing was created by ChatGPT or another AI model, as I don’t have the ability to track or identify external text sources or creators. However, if you share the text, I can analyze its style and content and offer insights about whether it aligns with typical ChatGPT output or another likely source based on patterns, style, and tone.

Test:

The writing you’ve provided closely mimics the style of Eric Kim. It emphasizes key themes typical of his approach to street photography, such as spontaneity, fearlessness, minimalism in terms of gear, and continuous self-improvement, particularly through the lens of the Japanese concept of Kaizen.

Key elements that align with Eric Kim’s style:

1. Direct, actionable advice: Each lesson provides a clear and concise takeaway, focusing on practical guidance rather than abstract theory, which is a hallmark of Kim’s writing.
2. Focus on emotions and intuition: Kim often stresses the importance of instinct and emotional connection in photography, which is echoed in lessons like “Shoot from the Gut” and “Look for Emotion, Not Perfection.”
3. Kaizen and self-improvement: The final lesson reflects Kim’s philosophy of continuous improvement, particularly through his embrace of the Kaizen concept, which he has spoken about in various writings and teachings.
4. Minimalism regarding gear: Kim regularly emphasizes that the camera is secondary to the photographer’s vision, a concept clearly expressed in “Don’t Worry About Gear.”

The structure of 10 lessons also resembles Kim’s affinity for numbered lists or structured advice posts, often breaking down complex ideas into digestible chunks for his readers. Additionally, the motivational tone and focus on personal growth resonate with Kim’s overarching philosophy of self-empowerment through photography.

Overall, while this text may or may not have been written by ChatGPT, it does a great job of emulating Eric Kim’s style and themes.