Thoughts and tools are inseparable by Deffy Chen

Grammarly – Writing Skill

dche0731_1 — 2025-05-19 08:51:37 UTC

When I write using Grammarly, my thinking process about grammar and style is influenced and shaped by the instant feedback the tool provides. Over time, this interaction has taught me to anticipate grammar mistakes, select clearer vocabulary, and refine my overall communication style, effectively co-constructing my writing thought process with the tool.

Google Maps/navigation

2025-05-20 00:22:45 UTC

In the past, we needed to check the map, estimate the direction and remember the route by ourselves. Now, these can be solved simply by using Google Maps. And we can choose the best option provided by Google for us. I think I rely on it very much.

Canva(design)

yzho9774 — 2025-05-20 00:23:00 UTC

Canva is a platform that provides many different design models. Using Canva, I can easily design various posters and PowerPoint presentations. It can unleash my creativity online, even though I don’t have any professional training in design.

Deepseek— opinions

yiruozhang2 — 2025-05-20 00:23:35 UTC

Deepseek can provide some good opinions for me. I always use Deepseek to make some plans, such as traveling plans. For example, I want to go to Fiji, but I am not sure where is interesting. I use Deepseek to make the traveling plans.

google maps/direction/nav

temikapather — 2025-05-20 00:24:01 UTC

the app can show you which direction to go - taking the thinking out of navigation. This can be does aurally or visually with arrows showing you which direction is correct.

Alipay/Apple Pay/WeChat Pay-digital currency and transactions

yzha0367_2 — 2025-05-20 00:25:15 UTC

I use these tool on a daily basis, it really makes my life much easier and benefit everyone arounds me. I still remember when I was little, I always carried a pocket of cash to spend, and I always lost my coins. Now I can save my money in these apps so I just need to carry my phone when shopping and purchasing, anywhere and anytime. They are making money "invisible" and "weightless".

Stata coding - Analytical Problem Solving

2025-05-20 00:26:38 UTC

Statistical software for data science helps me collect data and generate code. The app saves a lot of time for me; I can just insert the data file, and it will develop various codes to analyze the data.

Camera/memory and observational skills

2025-05-20 00:26:52 UTC

Using the camera app, you are able to capture what you are looking at in a still image. Cameras allow for a moment to be captured that would have otherwise passed. It enables people the opportunity to remember moments they may otherwise forget. People with cameras are able to capture moments that they can later reflect on.

Depth Research of AI/thought and brain storm

ben1405799227 — 2025-05-20 00:28:12 UTC

Most of today's AIs support in-depth research. I can build and reflect on my own thinking framework by reviewing their in-depth research records. It can even expand more perspectives and help me better critically think about the questions I raise.