How AI Can Write a Dissertation, Resume and CV About You And What That Means for Your Mental Health
By William Jackson CEO MetaverseWP and My Quest To Teach
The growing age of technology across Latin America
and Africa for those seeking degrees from universities
means an access to unprecedented information as never
before. From academia, to industry, the industrial age
to immersive learning. The ecosystems of creativity,
innovation and discovery are magnifying the presence
of people and their learning journeys.
Many African’s and Latin American’s are aspiring to
build their academic backgrounds in the struggles,
challenges of learning, engagement and the potentials
to move forward in their lives with degrees. Education
can change lives in an instant.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has advanced to the point
where it can write resumes, CV’s, dissertations not
only on complex topics but even about individual people.
There was a time when people had been warned in
the beginning age of the Internet to be mindful of
putting their personal information online so the
world can see it. Now, those in academia are expected
to be published writers, researching and advancing in
their movements to showcase what they know, who
they know and how much they know.
Technology is the great equalizer and influencer in
learning, engagement and interactivity. When AI
intersects with learning great things can happen,
but also great challenges in mental health with
the pressures of being academically correct and
research based that brings value and purpose
to others.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed
the landscape of academic writing, making it
possible for AI systems to generate entire
content about individuals with remarkable speed
and accuracy. Because of this, it is suggested
that those seeking advanced degrees are cautioned
about their previous contributions online that can
be read internationally. The more writing a person
does the more exposure and growth can happen.
AI will use this information to generate content that
will be read, evaluated and archived for continued
research and development. Leveraging advanced
algorithms, AI can analyze a person’s background,
achievements, and experiences, then produce a
well-structured, comprehensive dissertation
that can meet rigorous academic standards. This
technology offers significant benefits, but it also
brings complex implications for mental health
and self-esteem.
AI is still biased against people of diverse cultural
backgrounds and caution needs to be used. The
works that go into dissertations are to promote
academic research, scholarly ethics and build on
collaborations. Imagine an AI tool gathering data
from about a personal social media, online profiles,
past writings, and even interviews to write a
dissertation, resume, CV that outlines life, beliefs,
career, and a personal legacy.
Sounds powerful, right? But while the possibilities
are exciting, they also come with emotional and
psychological implications that should be taken
seriously. On the positive side, having AI write
about you can be incredibly affirming. If you’ve
ever doubted your AI-generated content
based on your life’s work might show you just how
much you’ve accomplished.
Seeing your achievements, values, and milestes
organized and presented in a scholarly format could
boost personal self-esteem and provide a deeper
sense of purpose. Students, professionals, and
creatives, especially people of diverse cultural
backgrounds who may be underrepresented in
academic spaces across Latin America this can
be a confidence builder and a source
of cultural pride.
AI can also be a tool for self-reflection. When
the user asks it to write about yourself,
it organizes your life’s data into a narrative.
Narrative AI, narrative can help you understand
yourself better, uncover patterns in your
behavior or decisions, and even highlight areas
of growth, strength, dominance and even
weakness. This is especially valuable in
educational and professional settings
where personal development is key.
The caution arises if the AI misinterprets
or misrepresents who you are, it can do
emotional damage on multiple areas.
Examples, if it focuses too heavily on
failures or presents you in a negative
light based on biased data, it might
reinforce insecurities. People who
already struggle with low self-worth
might feel even more discouraged.
In some cases, individuals may become
dependent on AI to validate their
self-image, which can lead to a kind
of digital codependency.
The Eliza Theory is an example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIaby_WVD5I
Eliza effect is a tendency to project
human traits, such as experiences,
comprehension or empathy onto
computer programs having a textual
interface. This was first notices in the 1960’s
The lack of human empathy in AI
means it doesn’t always understand
context, tone, or emotional nuance.
A machine doesn’t know the weight
of your trauma, the value of your
dreams, the beauty of culture and heritage.
Technology cannot understand and
value the heart behind your hard work
that you put into the content and
potential of transformative works that
blend academia and emotional
intelligence.
In the end, using AI to write about yourself
can be either a mirror or a magnifying glass,
reflecting who you are or exaggerating who
you’re not. Approach this tech with both
curiosity and caution, especially when it
intersects with our mental and emotional
wellness.