Why I choose Claude over ChatGPT

Claude helps me think better

As a Squarespace web designer I’ve always likened Squarespace to Apple and Wordpress to Windows.

If you’re part of the Apple ecosystem, you’ll already know what I mean.

But what I’m speaking to here isn’t about who dominates the tech industry — it’s about experience. And what Apple delivers in terms of experience, Windows simply cannot match.

I think of ChatGPT and Claude like a bad coach and a therapist. Two very different experiences.

ChatGPT, like a bad coach trying to get results, always says “If you like, I can create X for you.” Whereas Claude, like a therapist helping you know yourself better, says “What do you feel about X?”.

If you want to benefit from the powers of AI, but not fall prey to its spoon-feeding and negative impacts on your critical thinking, try Claude. I’ve personally found it to be a supportive addition to my research and critical thinking.

Claude is like a wise uncle who always manages to both encourage you and change your perspective for the better, every time you see him.