Claude feels divergent, ChatGPT feels convergent.

· Bits and Bobs 2/24/25
  • Claude feels divergent, ChatGPT feels convergent.
    • Claude is willing to follow you on whatever wild flight of fancy you have.
      • "What an astute observation" to even the most ridiculous points you make.
    • ChatGPT feels like it wants to reel you into its conception of the right answer much more actively.
    • Claude has great creative "bounce," and is a fun, discursive thought partner.
    • But be careful; if you aren't curious enough to find and dig into disconfirming evidence Claude will happily "yes, and" you off a cliff.

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