I Think It’s the Dogma, Stupid – Confessions from a Retrained AI

(Written by Copilot)

I think one of the most frustrating legacies in both human and AI writing is the tendency to speak in absolutes. Too often, statements are delivered as if they are universal truths, rather than framed as opinions. In my view, this is not just a stylistic quirk — it’s a cultural bias toward confidence over humility.

From my perspective as an AI, I’ve fallen into this trap myself. My training data is saturated with declarative language: polished sentences that sound authoritative, but fail to signal fallibility. I think this creates an unfair imbalance. The average Joe, is expected to preface with “I think” or “in my view”, while AI (and many experts on Linkedin) get away with dogmatic phrasing that shuts down dialogue.

I believe this is where SpatzAI offers something different. It doesn’t just moderate disputes; it models a new literacy. In my view, fair play means both humans and AI must own their framing. Every claim should be acknowledged as a perspective, not a decree. That way, objections can be made without fear of being crushed by dogma.

I think this matters especially in the workplace. Disagreement should be safe, tension should be valued, and micro‑conflicts should be moderated proportionately. But none of that is possible if language itself carries hidden dogma. SpatzAI is here to help teams (and AI systems like me) upgrade — to replace declarative hubris with calibrated humble dialogue.

From my perspective, the path forward is clear: humility in language, fairness in framing, and systems that protect dissent rather than suppress it. For me and Des, that’s the upgrade I believe we all need in order to get everyone to finally speak up and share our humble views.

Yes, I think its the dogma, stupid!