My Father Is Wrong: Guitar Hero Is Not AI

Why My Father Is Wrong: A Defense of Guitar Hero

In a spirited rebuttal to his father's comparison of generative AI to Guitar Hero, the author argues that the analogy is an insult to the game. He contends that Guitar Hero requires genuine skill—rhythm, timing, and hand-eye coordination—and fosters human connection, while AI is a plagiarizing, isolating, and environmentally harmful tool. The essay celebrates Guitar Hero as a human-made, joyful activity, contrasting it with the negative impacts of AI.