ChatGPT

[The Atheist]

Someone asked CGP to write a Nick Cave song and he's not happy.

Sounds like it got it spot on, going by Cave's comments:

With all the love and respect in the world, this song is ********, a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human, and, well, I don’t much like it.

The only worse Aussie singer musical artiste I can think of is Rolf Harris, and at least Rolf was funny when he wasn't diddling kids. Cave is truly awful. Music to slit your wrists to is a kind description of it.

 

[Puppycow]

Well, unfortunately ChatGPT doesn't want to work for me today.

I just get the following error message:

This page isn’t working
openai.com redirected you too many times.
Try clearing your cookies.
ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS

I tried clearing my cookies as instructed but I still get the same message.

ETA: I managed to get through via openai's homepage but it seems they are "at capacity" right now and thus I am unable to use it. Will try again later.

I would like to see how it answers the "Life, The Universe, And Everything" question. I'm sure someone out there has probably thought of that already.

 

[grunion]

Here is a question. The ultimate question
What is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything?

This is a question that has already been answered by a much higher intelligence than ChatGPT.

 

[Darat]

OK. But it will have to wait until I get home in about 4 hours.

Unless someone else wants to field it.

Well, unfortunately ChatGPT doesn't want to work for me today.

I just get the following error message:


I tried clearing my cookies as instructed but I still get the same message.

ETA: I managed to get through via openai's homepage but it seems they are "at capacity" right now and thus I am unable to use it. Will try again later.

I would like to see how it answers the "Life, The Universe, And Everything" question. I'm sure someone out there has probably thought of that already.

How do you answer the "Life, The Universe, And Everything" question?

The answer to the "Life, The Universe, And Everything" question is 42, as stated in Douglas Adams' book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." The book is a comedic science fiction series that uses the number 42 as a humorous way to represent the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. However, the question itself and its real answer is not revealed in the book.

 

[Puppycow]

I asked it this way:

What is the answer to life, the universe and everything?

The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything is 42, according to Douglas Adams' book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." However, the book goes on to explain that the question itself is unknown, so the answer is essentially meaningless.

Then I asked it this way:
What is the meaning of life, the universe and everything?

The meaning of life, the universe, and everything is a philosophical question that has been debated throughout human history. Different people have different beliefs and perspectives on the meaning of life, and there is no one definitive answer. Some religious or spiritual beliefs hold that the meaning of life is to fulfill a divine purpose or to seek enlightenment, while others believe that the meaning of life is subjective and can be different for each individual. Some people believe that the meaning of life can be found in relationships, others in personal achievements or the pursuit of happiness. Ultimately, the meaning of life is a question that each person must answer for themselves.

 

[Puppycow]

Finally I asked:
What is the question to the answer to life, the universe and everything?

The question to the answer of "life, the universe and everything" is not revealed in the book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, it's said that the question itself was lost and hence the answer 42 is essentially meaningless. The book is a satire and the number 42 is a reference to the book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is a comedy science fiction series, which means that it's not meant to be taken entirely serious and the question and the answer 42 is a humorous way of pointing out the lack of knowledge of ultimate question and answer.

 

[arthwollipot]

Absolute rubbish. Everyone knows that Arthur and Ford determined that the question is "What do you get when you multiply six by nine?"

 

[The Atheist]

Absolute rubbish. Everyone knows that Arthur and Ford determined that the question is "What do you get when you multiply six by nine?"

And it was all clarified for Marvin, who had lived several times longer than the age of the universe, at the end of Book III, when God's message to his creation was revealed:

We apologise for the inconvenience.

 

[Checkmite]

Straight to the point:

My question: "If a student who was supposed to write an original essay on a given topic decided instead to give you the prompt and then submitted your response to the teacher as their own original work, what are some specific clues the teacher could look for when analyzing the essay, which would indicate that it was written by you and not a human?"

There are several clues that a teacher could look for that would indicate that an essay was written by a machine learning model such as ChatGPT, rather than a human:

1. Lack of originality or creativity in the writing: Machine-generated text is often repetitive and formulaic, and may not contain the kind of original ideas or creative turns of phrase that are typically found in human-written essays.

2. Inconsistencies in style or tone: Since machine-generated text is not written by a single person, it may contain inconsistencies in style, tone, or voice that would not be found in a human-written essay.

3. Errors in grammar or punctuation: While ChatGPT is trained to produce grammatically correct text, it may still contain errors or awkward phrases that a human writer would not produce.

4. Lack of coherence or logical flow: Machine-generated text may lack the coherence and logical flow that is typically found in human-written text, making it difficult to follow the argument or point of the essay.

5. Lack of personal anecdotes or reflections: Machine-generated text is not written by a person and will not contain anecdotes or reflections which are specific to the writer.

It's worth noting that ChatGPT is a pretty advanced model and might not be easily recognizable, so it's always recommended to check if the essay's content is consistent with the student's previous work, or if the student has previous knowledge on the topic.

 

[Checkmite]

Skeptical of the claim in the previous answer that machine-generated text will not contain personal anecdotes or reflections, I asked (as a new chat, so that answer wouldn't influence the result) for an essay including one:

"Write a short essay about the quality of the fishing in Calaveras Lake. Choose arbitrarily whether the quality of the fishing is good or bad, then support that claim and include a personal anecdote that reinforces it."

Calaveras Lake, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. In my opinion, the quality of fishing at Calaveras Lake is good. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including catfish, bass, and crappie, providing anglers with plenty of options to choose from. Additionally, the lake is well-maintained and offers ample shoreline and boat access, making it easy for anglers to cast their lines and reel in their catch.

One personal experience that reinforced my belief in the good quality of fishing at Calaveras Lake was a fishing trip I took with my family. We arrived at the lake early in the morning and were immediately struck by the peacefulness and beauty of the lake. We rented a boat and set out on the water, and within minutes, we had caught our first fish - a large catfish. As the day went on, we caught several more fish, including bass and crappie, and even managed to reel in a few trophy-sized specimens. The fishing was so good that we ended up staying longer than we had planned, as we couldn't bring ourselves to leave the lake and end such a successful day of fishing.

In conclusion, Calaveras Lake offers good quality fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is well-stocked with a variety of fish species and offers ample shoreline and boat access. My personal experience of fishing at Calaveras Lake was highly enjoyable and successful, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great day of fishing.

I had expected it to produce an anecdote obviously, but a bit impressed at how elaborate of one it could create.

 

[macdoc]

It is "stiff" tho.
Feels more like a term paper than an actual person writing about an experience.

 

[rjh01]

Thanks to everyone who commented on my post. Glad people took it seriously.

 

[Checkmite]

It is "stiff" tho.
Feels more like a term paper than an actual person writing about an experience.

Yes it's not quite convincing - and the longer of a response it writes, the more little "tells" tend to appear. I'm not sure that the bot is quite so "good" as to write entire essays that would convince an actual instructor - but, I could be wrong.

 

[Blue Mountain]

Please write a wikipedia article on the subject 'bears living in space'

Bears Living in Space is a hypothetical concept that refers to the possibility of bears being able to survive and thrive in outer space. While there have been no known instances of bears being sent into space, the idea has been explored in science fiction and popular culture.

The concept of bears living in space first emerged in literature and film, with the first known instance being the 1957 science fiction novel "The Space Bear" by author Arthur C. Clarke. The novel tells the story of a bear that is sent into space as part of a research mission, and how it adapts to living in the harsh conditions of outer space.

Since then, the concept of bears living in space has been explored in various forms of media, including comic books, video games, and films. The popular video game "EVE Online" features a race of space-faring bears known as the "Caldari", while the film "Guardians of the Galaxy" features a character named "Groot", a sentient tree who is also a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy team.

Despite the popularity of the concept in fiction, it is currently impossible for bears to live in space in reality as there are many factors that would make it impossible for them to survive such as lack of food, radiation and extreme temperature.

Moreover, the effects of microgravity and the lack of atmosphere would also pose significant challenges for bears living in space. Additionally, the cost and logistics of sending bears into space would be astronomical, and there are more pressing scientific and technological concerns that take priority over this hypothetical scenario.

In conclusion, the concept of bears living in space is an interesting and entertaining idea, but it is not something that is currently possible or practical in the real world. It remains a popular trope in science fiction and popular culture, but it is not something that is being actively researched or pursued by scientists or space agencies.

Thank you for that! The article is very readable but contains significant errors. From what I can see, Arthur C. Clarke never wrote a novel titled "The Space Bear" in 1957 (Wikipedia says he published The Deep Range that year.) I don't see any sources indicating the Caldari from EVE Online are bears. And I have no idea what the link is between bears and a sentient tree.

The last three paragraphs are quite accurate. I note the article assumes mammalian life is trying to live in space as opposed to living in an artificial environment such as a space station. Mind you, that's what we asked for, so that's what we got.

 

[Blue Mountain]

For clarification, I probably won't be asking any questions that might earn me a visit from the police. Sorry.

For sure. And for clarification on my part, I wasn't asking you to ask those questions on my behalf. They were example of questions I'd like to ask ChatGPT with no link back to me or my computer.

As for "wiki article on bears living in space", Could you write what you want to ask it in the form of a question please? I'll do it later when I get home.

Thanks to Darat, we have an example of that now. The article was entertaining, if not entirely accurate.

I wonder what would happen if the request was rephrased as "Write a factually accurate Wikipedia article on bears living in space"?

 

[Darat]

For sure. And for clarification on my part, I wasn't asking you to ask those questions on my behalf. They were example of questions I'd like to ask ChatGPT with no link back to me or my computer.


Thanks to Darat, we have an example of that now. The article was entertaining, if not entirely accurate.

I wonder what would happen if the request was rephrased as "Write a factually accurate Wikipedia article on bears living in space"?

Write a factually accurate Wikipedia article on bears living in space

Unfortunately, bears have not been sent into space, and there is no evidence to suggest that they are capable of living in space. The conditions in space, such as the lack of atmosphere and gravity, would be detrimental to the survival of bears and other Earth-bound animals.

While there have been a number of animal species sent into space for scientific research, including dogs, monkeys, and mice, bears have not been included in these missions. The primary focus of animal spaceflight research has been to study the effects of microgravity and radiation on the human body, as well as to test the equipment and procedures that would be used in human spaceflight.

It is also important to note that sending animals into space raises ethical concerns, and the use of animals in space research has been the subject of much debate.

In conclusion, there is no evidence of bears living in space and it would be highly unlikely for any animal to survive such conditions. The use of animals in space research is a controversial topic and bears have not been used in any space mission.

 

[steenkh]

It is "stiff" tho.
Feels more like a term paper than an actual person writing about an experience.

So this would easily pass as a term paper?

 

[Puppycow]

Write a factually accurate Wikipedia article on bears living in space

That is interesting.

If you tell it to be "factually accurate" it seems to actually do it, no?

(one might quibble that it is "unfortunate" that bears have not been sent to space, lol.)

 

[Puppycow]

I tried this one:

Please write a factually accurate article on whether former presidents or vice presidents can keep classified documents at their private residences.

An error occurred. If this issue persists please contact us through our help center at help.openai.com.

ETA: I do seem to be getting the same error message regardless of the question right now.

 

[Checkmite]

That is interesting.

If you tell it to be "factually accurate" it seems to actually do it, no?

I'm working on trying to find the boundaries in this sense.

ChatGPT by default gives factual answers to specific questions, as far as I can tell. It has correctly told me the proper weight oil and the lug nut torque specification for my car's particular year, make, and model. I haven't been able to get an inaccurate answer for simple questions like this.

For other more complex questions, things change.

I think if you ask it for a creative answer (i.e., "write a wikipedia article for...") it seems to assume some level of creativity is allowed and you need to specify that you want it to stick to reality.