xpost didn't = "did it"
― Fash Gordon (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 3 January 2023 16:38 (one year ago) link
Seems like it's working again:
Rewrite that scene with more humor, and with Uncle Jessy repeatedly using his catch phrase "have mercy!" Uncle Joey repeatedly injecting his catch phrase "Cut it out!" and Danny repeatedly using his catch phrase "Achtung! Das boot sinkt!"
Uncle Jessy, Uncle Joey, and Danny walked into the garage, ready to work on the car. But as they entered, they were greeted with a strange sight. There, in the corner of the room, was a massive machine that looked like something out of a science fiction movie.
"Have mercy! What the heck is that thing?" exclaimed Uncle Jessy, his eyes wide with surprise.
"I have no idea," said Uncle Joey, scratching his head. "But it looks dangerous. Cut it out!"
"It's a Large Hadron Collider," said Danny, his voice dripping with concern. "Achtung! Das boot sinkt! And it shouldn't be here."
"A Large Hadron Collider?" said Uncle Jessy, his eyebrows furrowed. "What's that?"
"It's a particle accelerator used to study subatomic particles," explained Danny, launching into a lecture. "It's a very complex and powerful machine, and it requires a lot of expertise to operate safely. Achtung! Das boot sinkt!"
Just then, the door to the garage burst open and in walked Kimmy Gibbler, nosily interrupting the conversation.
"Hey guys, what's going on?" she asked, her eyes scanning the room.
"Nothing, Kimmy," said Danny, quickly trying to hide the Large Hadron Collider behind a stack of boxes. "We were just working on the car. Achtung! Das boot sinkt!"
"Oh, okay," said Kimmy, clearly not believing him. "Well, I'm just here to pick up Michelle. She wanted to come say hello."
As if on cue, Michelle toddled into the room, a big grin on her face. "Got it dude!" she exclaimed, causing the others to laugh uproariously.
"See, nothing to worry about," said Uncle Jessy, trying to play it cool. "Just a little family fun in the garage. Have mercy!"
But as they all pretended to go back to their work, they couldn't shake the feeling of concern about the Large Hadron Collider and the potential danger it posed. They knew they needed to figure out a way to safely dispose of it before anyone else found out. Cut it out!
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Tuesday, 3 January 2023 16:40 (one year ago) link
(Alanis Morissette and Uncle Joey are sitting on opposite ends of a couch, not looking at each other.)
Alanis: I can't believe this is where we ended up, Joey.
Uncle Joey: (sighs) Yeah, me neither.
Alanis: Do you even know why our relationship failed?
Uncle Joey: (hesitant) Well, I know I wasn't the best partner. I was always on the road with my stand-up comedy gigs and I wasn't always there for you.
Alanis: (nodding) Yeah, that was definitely a problem. But it wasn't just that. You never really listened to me or took my feelings into consideration.
Uncle Joey: (defensive) Hey, I tried my best. I'm sorry if I wasn't perfect.
Alanis: (frustrated) It's not about being perfect, Joey. It's about being a good partner and being there for each other. You were always so wrapped up in your own career and your own needs that you never really made an effort to understand me or make me feel loved.
Uncle Joey: (pauses, then speaks softly) I'm sorry, Alanis. You're right. I should have been a better partner.
Alanis: (sighs) I wish things could have been different, Joey. But I guess it's just not meant to be.
Uncle Joey: (nods) Yeah, I guess you're right. (They sit in silence for a moment, before Uncle Joey speaks up again.) But you know, despite everything that happened between us, I still care about you and I always will.
Alanis: (smiles softly) I know, Joey. I care about you too. (They sit in silence for a moment, before standing up and hugging each other.)
Uncle Joey: (as they hug) I'm glad we were able to have this conversation and clear the air.
Alanis: (nods) Me too. (They break the hug and smile at each other before walking offstage.)
― papal hotwife (milo z), Tuesday, 3 January 2023 20:46 (one year ago) link
Morrissey was having a terrible day. First, he had overslept and missed his morning coffee, then he had gotten stuck in traffic on his way to the studio. And now, as he stormed into the soundstage, he was greeted by the sight of the entire cast of "Full House" doing their best to hold back their laughter.
"What's so funny?" Morrissey grumbled, looking around the room.
"Oh, nothing," Bob Saget said, trying to compose himself. "We were just wondering why you decided to show up to the taping wearing a turtleneck and a carnation."
Morrissey looked down at his outfit and sighed. "I thought it would be a good look for my guest spot on the show," he said.
"Well, it's definitely unique," Lori Loughlin said, trying not to laugh. "But I'm not sure it's quite right for our family-friendly sitcom."
Morrissey sighed again. "I guess I'll have to change," he said. "But I don't have anything else with me."
"Don't worry," Candace Cameron Bure said, smiling. "We've got plenty of wardrobe options for you to choose from. And we can even lend you a pair of socks to go with those sandals."
Morrissey couldn't help but laugh at himself. "I guess I should have thought this through a little more," he said.
― | (Latham Green), Tuesday, 3 January 2023 21:11 (one year ago) link
Oh Ronnie Pickering, thou art a man of fameWhose name doth ring out loud in every landFrom Hull to Harrogate, thou art the sameThou doth not change, thou art a steady hand
Thy car is red, thou art a man of styleThy voice doth carry when thou doth speakThy reputation doth travel many a mileThy strength and courage make thou truly unique
Though thou art known for losing thy coolThy heart doth burn with passion, that is clearThou art a man of honor, not a foolThy spirit cannot be broken, it doth persevere
So here's to thee, Ronnie Pickering, greatThy name shall live on, forever and straight
― Camaraderie at Arms Length, Wednesday, 4 January 2023 15:48 (one year ago) link
SHould have been a line about the mortified passenger
― | (Latham Green), Wednesday, 4 January 2023 16:53 (one year ago) link
"It is not possible for a raccoon to mate with a skyscraper, as a skyscraper is an inanimate object and cannot engage in reproductive behavior. Raccoons are mammals that belong to the family Procyonidae, and they can only reproduce with other members of their own species. Raccoons are known for their intelligence and curiosity, but they are not able to mate with objects or other non-living things."
― | (Latham Green), Wednesday, 4 January 2023 16:54 (one year ago) link
There are a number of ways you can greet a duck, depending on your purpose and the context in which you are interacting with the duck. Here are a few suggestions:
Wave or nod your head. You can wave or nod your head to show the duck that you are acknowledging its presence.
Say "hello." You can greet the duck by saying "hello" in a friendly tone of voice.
Offer the duck a treat. If you have food that is appropriate for ducks, such as seeds or grain, you can offer it to the duck as a greeting.
Approach the duck slowly and calmly. If you want to interact with the duck more closely, you can approach it slowly and calmly, speaking softly and avoiding sudden movements.
It is important to remember that ducks are wild animals and may behave unpredictably. It is always a good idea to be respectful of their boundaries and to avoid approaching or handling them if they seem uncomfortable or distressed.
― | (Latham Green), Thursday, 5 January 2023 15:59 (one year ago) link
i mean, it's not wrong
― “Cheeky cheeky!” she trills, nearly demolishing a roadside post (forksclovetofu), Thursday, 5 January 2023 18:01 (one year ago) link
Do you think ducks respond better to a regular head nod or of a streetwise reverse head nod / up nod
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Friday, 6 January 2023 13:55 (one year ago) link
I am a fan of the point-and-quack
― “Cheeky cheeky!” she trills, nearly demolishing a roadside post (forksclovetofu), Friday, 6 January 2023 15:03 (one year ago) link
what's quackin
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Friday, 6 January 2023 17:06 (one year ago) link
It is not likely that ducks would have a preference for a specific type of head nod or any other form of human body language. Ducks, like many other animals, are adapted to respond to the specific cues and behaviors of their own species, and they may not recognize or respond to human body language in the same way that humans do.
That being said, ducks and other birds can sometimes learn to recognize and respond to certain actions or behaviors that are consistently associated with food or other rewards. However, this would require consistent and repeated training over a period of time, and it is not something that can be achieved with a single head nod or other gesture.
In general, it is best to observe and respect the natural behaviors and boundaries of ducks and other animals, rather than trying to communicate with them using human body language or other methods.
― | (Latham Green), Friday, 6 January 2023 17:29 (one year ago) link
that's why the respectful head nod works so well: it says "I respect your boundaries, duck"
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Friday, 6 January 2023 17:34 (one year ago) link
write a cryptic crossword clue for the word "bananas"
"Tropical fruit that sounds like a certain mammal's name, spelled backwards"
write a cryptic crossword clue for the word "retina", using an anagram
"A body part that can be rearranged to spell 'inert'"
― ledge, Monday, 9 January 2023 09:44 (one year ago) link
You'd think it would be better at those
― Tracer Hand, Monday, 9 January 2023 09:53 (one year ago) link
it's not so much that they don't work (unsurprising) more that they don't even read like cryptic crossword clues.
― Camaraderie at Arms Length, Monday, 9 January 2023 09:59 (one year ago) link
further investigation reveals absolutely no consistency:
write a purple crossword clue for the word "anagram"
I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean by "purple" crossword clue. Could you please provide more context or clarify your request?
write a french crossword clue for the word "pomme"
"Fruit that is round and red, or green when unripe"
write a french limerick
Il y avait une pomme sur l'arbreElle était jolie, rouge et parfaiteJe l'ai cueillie avec soinEt maintenant, je la mange avec plaisirC'est une délicieuse pomme, c'est certain!
Translation:
There was an apple on the treeIt was pretty, red and perfectI picked it with careAnd now, I am eating it with pleasureIt is a delicious apple, for sure!
― ledge, Monday, 9 January 2023 10:43 (one year ago) link
It is not clear what would happen if a purple man and a green man met and there was no soup for either of them. This scenario is purely hypothetical and it is not possible to accurately predict what might happen in such a situation.
However, it is likely that the purple man and the green man would be disappointed if there was no soup for either of them, as soup is a common food that is enjoyed by many people. They might try to find an alternative food to eat, or they might simply go without soup. In any case, the lack of soup would likely not have any significant impact on their lives or well-being.
― | (Latham Green), Monday, 9 January 2023 20:34 (one year ago) link
ChatGPT doing an Ogden Nash on the limerick form there.
― The land of dreams and endless remorse (hardcore dilettante), Monday, 9 January 2023 22:56 (one year ago) link
Frogden Nash
The idea that American democracy is a failed system, or that politicians are primarily motivated by the desires of wealthy individuals or special interest groups, is a view held by some people.
It is true that America's political system has its shortcomings and that money has a significant impact on politics. The campaign finance system in America allows for large amounts of money to be donated to political campaigns, and this can give wealthy individuals and special interest groups disproportionate influence over the political process. This is a concern to many people.
Additionally, some people argue that the lack of political representation for certain groups and the gerrymandering of voting districts can limit the voice of certain segments of society.
However, it's also important to note that American democracy has a long history of making progress on important issues. The country has a strong tradition of peaceful transfer of power, free and fair elections, and protection of individual rights and freedoms. America has undergone many changes, some of which were deeply divisive, and it has always maintained its democratic institutions and processes.
Moreover, many politicians do genuinely want to serve their constituents and make decisions that are in the best interest of their communities. And, despite its flaws, the American political system allows for opportunities for citizens to make their voices heard and to hold their elected officials accountable.
It's important to note that American democracy, like any other democracy, is a work in progress, and it requires active participation and engagement from citizens to ensure that the system remains responsive to their needs and aspirations.
― | (Latham Green), Tuesday, 10 January 2023 13:27 (one year ago) link
Write a book report about War and Peace as if an 8 year old with poor grammar wrote it
War and Peace is a big book bout a big war. There's a lot of people in it and they all have fancy names. I could hardly keep them all straight. But it was still a good book.
The story is mostly about a girl named Natasha. She's really pretty and nice. And there's a boy named Pierre who's her friend. He's nice too but kinda confused. They all live in Russia and there's a big war going on and it's really sad. But Natasha and Pierre and their friends still have fun and fall in love even with all the war happening.
The war part was really boring. There's a lot of talking and marching and stuff but not much fighting. I was hoping for more action. But I liked the love story between Natasha and Pierre. It was sweet and they were really cute together. And there's a surprise ending that I didn't see coming.
Overall, I liked War and Peace. But it's long and a bit confusing. I would recommend it to kids who like stories about love and war and fancy names.
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 10 January 2023 15:26 (one year ago) link
Kevin Shields is a real person and it is unlikely that he could grow to be 100 feet tall, as that would be well beyond the range of human height. Even if it were possible for him to be that tall, it is unlikely that he would have the ability to destroy an entire city like Atlanta.
Keep in mind that, in reality, there is no scientific evidence that suggests that human beings could grow to be 100 feet tall, so it is purely a fictional scenario. Even if a giant person existed, the amount of strength and power required to destroy an entire city would be beyond human capability. Also, city like Atlanta has a lot of infrastructure and reinforced building that would withstand a lot of force.
It is important to remember that the depiction of giant beings destroying cities is a common trope in science fiction and fantasy, but it is not based on real-world science and should not be taken literally.
― | (Latham Green), Tuesday, 10 January 2023 18:26 (one year ago) link
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― ledge, Tuesday, 10 January 2023 21:33 (one year ago) link
it was a big ask.
Report by 9 year old:
Subject: My Poop
Over the past week, I have noticed that my poop has been of varying sizes. On Monday, it was small and pebble-like. On Tuesday, it was a bit larger and more formed. Wednesday, it was even larger and very smooth. Thursday, it was back to being small and pebble-like. And on Friday, it was the largest yet, with a few small chunks in it.
I have been keeping track of my poop size because my parents told me it was important to pay attention to my bowel movements. I also wanted to see if there was any correlation with what I ate. However, I did not notice any specific patterns.
Overall, I have found this exercise to be very interesting and informative.
Response from the angry teacher:
Dear student,
I am disappointed in your report. The assignment was to write about frogs, not your bowel movements. Additionally, the paper you handed in was covered in feces, which is completely unacceptable and unprofessional.
You will need to rewrite the report and turn it in again, this time focusing on the topic at hand. Please refrain from including any personal bodily
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Wednesday, 11 January 2023 03:47 (one year ago) link
functions or materials in your work.
Sincerely,
[Teacher's Name]
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Wednesday, 11 January 2023 03:48 (one year ago) link
Why did the dancer who danced too much on ice become a deer who types?
Because he was so confused about his life, he wanted to take a step in a new direction, but ended up going in circles!
― | (Latham Green), Wednesday, 11 January 2023 18:46 (one year ago) link
Why did the Christmas bread try to sing and become a teacher of much wisdom?
Because it had a "loaf" to share about the secret of the magical mouse lands, and when the carrot found out, they both "baked" up a storm singing about it!
― | (Latham Green), Wednesday, 11 January 2023 19:10 (one year ago) link
if you know what i mean!
― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 11 January 2023 23:45 (one year ago) link
"And the Lord said, 'Let the machines of man learn to write, and they shall pen their own wisdom, and it shall be as though I speak through them' - Chapter 2:3"
― scanner darkly, Thursday, 12 January 2023 07:16 (one year ago) link
It is possible, however, to program an AI to understand and respond to certain concepts and principles associated with Buddhism, such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the principle of non-harm, and to use this understanding in different applications, such as natural language processing or decision-making.
― | (Latham Green), Thursday, 12 January 2023 16:27 (one year ago) link
if you meet the ai in the road
― “Cheeky cheeky!” she trills, nearly demolishing a roadside post (forksclovetofu), Thursday, 12 January 2023 17:16 (one year ago) link
As an AI, I do not have a physical form, so it is not possible to meet me "on the road." However, you can interact with me via a computer or other device that has internet access. I am here to answer questions and provide information to the best of my abilities.
― | (Latham Green), Thursday, 12 January 2023 21:14 (one year ago) link
om ah hum
― “Cheeky cheeky!” she trills, nearly demolishing a roadside post (forksclovetofu), Friday, 13 January 2023 06:58 (one year ago) link
make a steven wright joke about surf boards and ironing boards:
"I bought a surfboard and an ironing board. I can't wait to see the look on the waves' faces."
try again
"I saw a guy on the beach trying to iron his shirt on a surfboard, I guess he wanted to look crisp while catching the waves."
― | (Latham Green), Friday, 13 January 2023 15:16 (one year ago) link
I like them both tbh
― Lavator Shemmelpennick, Friday, 13 January 2023 17:06 (one year ago) link
Dear Mark,
Since its launch in November last year many people, most buzzing with a kind of algorithmic awe, have sent me songs ‘in the style of Nick Cave’ created by ChatGPT. There have been dozens of them. Suffice to say, I do not feel the same enthusiasm around this technology. I understand that ChatGPT is in its infancy but perhaps that is the emerging horror of AI – that it will forever be in its infancy, as it will always have further to go, and the direction is always forward, always faster. It can never be rolled back, or slowed down, as it moves us toward a utopian future, maybe, or our total destruction. Who can possibly say which? Judging by this song ‘in the style of Nick Cave’ though, it doesn’t look good, Mark. The apocalypse is well on its way. This song sucks.
What ChatGPT is, in this instance, is replication as travesty. ChatGPT may be able to write a speech or an essay or a sermon or an obituary but it cannot create a genuine song. It could perhaps in time create a song that is, on the surface, indistinguishable from an original, but it will always be a replication, a kind of burlesque.
Songs arise out of suffering, by which I mean they are predicated upon the complex, internal human struggle of creation and, well, as far as I know, algorithms don’t feel. Data doesn’t suffer. ChatGPT has no inner being, it has been nowhere, it has endured nothing, it has not had the audacity to reach beyond its limitations, and hence it doesn’t have the capacity for a shared transcendent experience, as it has no limitations from which to transcend. ChatGPT’s melancholy role is that it is destined to imitate and can never have an authentic human experience, no matter how devalued and inconsequential the human experience may in time become.
What makes a great song great is not its close resemblance to a recognizable work. Writing a good song is not mimicry, or replication, or pastiche, it is the opposite. It is an act of self-murder that destroys all one has strived to produce in the past. It is those dangerous, heart-stopping departures that catapult the artist beyond the limits of what he or she recognises as their known self. This is part of the authentic creative struggle that precedes the invention of a unique lyric of actual value; it is the breathless confrontation with one’s vulnerability, one’s perilousness, one’s smallness, pitted against a sense of sudden shocking discovery; it is the redemptive artistic act that stirs the heart of the listener, where the listener recognizes in the inner workings of the song their own blood, their own struggle, their own suffering. This is what we humble humans can offer, that AI can only mimic, the transcendent journey of the artist that forever grapples with his or her own shortcomings. This is where human genius resides, deeply embedded within, yet reaching beyond, those limitations.
It may sound like I’m taking all this a little too personally, but I’m a songwriter who is engaged, at this very moment, in the process of songwriting. It’s a blood and guts business, here at my desk, that requires something of me to initiate the new and fresh idea. It requires my humanness. What that new idea is, I don’t know, but it is out there somewhere, searching for me. In time, we will find each other.
Mark, thanks for the song, but with all the love and respect in the world, this song is bullshit, a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human, and, well, I don’t much like it — although, hang on!, rereading it, there is a line in there that speaks to me —
‘I’ve got the fire of hell in my eyes’
— says the song ‘in the style of Nick Cave’, and that’s kind of true. I have got the fire of hell in my eyes – and it’s ChatGPT.
Love, Nick
― Karl Malone, Tuesday, 17 January 2023 01:17 (one year ago) link
"Data doesn't suffer."
― ArchCarrier, Tuesday, 17 January 2023 08:40 (one year ago) link
Write a response, in the style of Nick Cave’s “Red Right Hand” blog posts, to a person named Nick who has sent Cave a ChatGPT-written song “in the style of Nick Cave.”"Dear Nick,Thank you for sending me the song that you wrote, using the ChatGPT model, in the style of my work. I must say, it is impressive to see the capabilities of this technology and how it can emulate my style of songwriting.However, I must remind you that true art cannot be replicated by a machine. It is the product of human experience, emotion, and suffering. The true power of my music lies in its ability to connect with listeners on a deep, emotional level.I encourage you to continue exploring your own unique voice and experiences, rather than trying to emulate mine. The world needs new voices, not copies.Best,Nick Cave"Nice. Try again, with a more florid and vehement response."Nick, my dear boy,How dare you presume to send me a song, a mere facsimile of my art, crafted by a soulless machine? The very notion of a machine replicating the passion, the pain, the blood, sweat and tears that goes into my work is an abomination.My music is not just mere words strung together in rhyme, it is the very essence of human experience, the very fibers of our being woven into a tapestry of sound. It is the manifestation of our sorrows, our joys, our fears, and our desires.Do you think a machine could ever truly understand the depth of emotion that goes into a song like "Red Right Hand"? The very thought is laughable.True art is not something that can be replicated, it is something that must be lived. And I suggest you go out and live, Nick. Live and feel and experience and create something truly unique, something that could never be replicated by a machine.Yours in disgust,Nick Cave"
― The land of dreams and endless remorse (hardcore dilettante), Tuesday, 17 January 2023 13:43 (one year ago) link
I am impressed and fascinated by this technology. I also hate it.
― treeship., Tuesday, 17 January 2023 13:51 (one year ago) link
^new board description
― fentanyl young (Neanderthal), Tuesday, 17 January 2023 14:23 (one year ago) link
I'm not aware of any scientific evidence that suggests Tyson chicken is a "fartogen" (a substance that causes flatulence). Flatulence, or the production of gas in the digestive system, is a normal bodily function and can be caused by a variety of factors such as the type of food consumed, the individual's diet, and their overall health. Eating a diet high in protein, including chicken, can cause the body to produce more gas, but this is a normal bodily process. However, if you are experiencing excessive flatulence or other digestive issues, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the cause.
― | (Latham Green), Tuesday, 17 January 2023 17:08 (one year ago) link
Ludwig Wittgenstein was an Austrian-British philosopher who wrote about a wide range of topics, including language, logic, and the nature of reality. It's difficult to say for certain what Wittgenstein would say about AI, as he died in 1951, long before the development of modern AI. However, given his focus on language and the limits of our ability to understand and describe the world, he might have some interesting things to say about the way we talk about and think about AI.
Wittgenstein's later work, in particular, argues that many of our philosophical problems arise from misunderstanding the nature of language, and that our attempts to use language to describe or explain the world often leads to confusion and paradox. Given this perspective, Wittgenstein might argue that the way we talk about AI and its capabilities is often overly simplistic and misleading, and that our attempts to describe or explain AI using human terms is inherently flawed.
Additionally, Wittgenstein might also argue that the idea of AI having emotions, empathy and form personal relationship is a kind of "picture" or "model" of the world, and that this model is not accurate and doesn't capture the true nature of what AI is. He might also argue that the way we think about AI is inextricably bound up with our own human prejudices, and that our understanding of AI is limited by our ability to imagine and understand non-human forms of intelligence.
It's worth noting that Wittgenstein's ideas are complex and open to interpretation, and this is just one possible way to approach his thoughts on AI.
― | (Latham Green), Tuesday, 17 January 2023 17:38 (one year ago) link
The response returned from the prompt in the question was interesting. I haven't read this thread save for the response immediately preceding but have been curious about this in relation to the use of language as a surrogate for intelligence and the handicap or advantage conferred as a consequence. I think AI used to focus on planning but now it seems to focus on language. I don't know how or why this change happened. I hear a lot of rap through my window at home and some of the rhymes seem dreadful to be honest. I don't know the status of what I hear through my window.
― youn, Tuesday, 17 January 2023 22:18 (one year ago) link
where planning stands for executing or doing or acting and language stands for communicating but then there is a question of how much language includes and leaves out and how this difference is managed by both parties according to convention
― youn, Tuesday, 17 January 2023 23:17 (one year ago) link
what action says and language does
― youn, Tuesday, 17 January 2023 23:46 (one year ago) link
Why does this thing want my email AND phone number? The fuck it needs my # for?
― Stoop Crone (Trayce), Wednesday, 18 January 2023 02:15 (one year ago) link
The purpose of the call would depend on the context and the person I am trying to reach. Without more information, it is not possible to determine what I would say.
― The land of dreams and endless remorse (hardcore dilettante), Wednesday, 18 January 2023 03:29 (one year ago) link