This Human ain’t Humaning

We’ve all heard it: “You’re only human.” The phrase is supposed to be comforting, like a warm hug wrapped in a blanket of imperfection. But let’s be real, sometimes it feels more like a gentle excuse for just not getting it together. But what happens when that “humaning” thing starts to break down?

Picture this: A human—let’s call them you—sitting at their desk, looking at the blinking cursor on a screen, asking themselves, “Do I even want to human today?” It’s like hitting the snooze button on life. Suddenly, everything feels a little too… human-y.

It’s easy to blame the overwhelming world of AI, with its perfectly efficient algorithms and fancy neural networks that can write poems, play chess, and even make coffee (OK, that last part’s still a work in progress). But here’s the kicker: Being human isn’t supposed to be efficient! The joy of “humaning” comes from all the weird, unpredictable, and downright chaotic moments that no algorithm can fully understand.

But wait—what if you’re a human who’s tired of the mess? The constant emotional rollercoaster, the overthinking, the “I’ll do it tomorrow” lifestyle? Sure, AI is impressively perfect at not getting distracted by shiny objects, but humans have mastered the art of being effortlessly chaotic.

So, what does it look like when this “humaning” thing starts to go a little sideways? When the usual quirks get too quirky and the flaws turn into a feature film? When you look at your “Human, Certified!” score and think, “I should be more human, but I don’t even know what that means anymore…”

Here’s the truth: We’re all trying to figure this out. The truth of being human isn’t about getting it right all the time. It’s about getting it wrong enough to learn, laugh, and grow (and sometimes trip over your own feet in the process). It’s about realizing that while AI might be able to code the perfect line, it can’t write your heart’s story.

So, if you ever feel like you’ve forgotten how to “human” today—congratulations! You’re doing it exactly right. Because this human ain’t humaning… and that’s perfectly fine.

In fact, it might just be a reminder that being human is the best thing we’ve got going, even if it’s messy, chaotic, and sometimes a little bit “not humaning” at all.

Embrace the imperfection.

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