Externalizing the Ineffable
Users often report a sensation of relief when using an Articulation Engine: "I knew what I meant, but I couldn't say it. The AI said it for me." This transforms writing from a process of construction (building sentences word by word) to a process of recognition (identifying the correct expression from a generated set).
The Risk of Ventriloquism
The danger is that the engine's fluency may overpower the user's vague intent. If the AI offers a "good enough" articulation that is slightly different from the felt sense, the user may accept it for convenience, subtly altering their own thought. Over time, this leads to Voice Drift.
Field Notes & Ephemera
Field Note: The Articulation Engine is a prosthetic tongue. It allows the mind to speak faster than the mouth (or fingers) can move, but it risks speaking words the mind never truly authorized.