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I think Chatgpt is going to have it's hands full with Uncle Clif

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Feb 26, 2023·edited Feb 26, 2023

I think what you really proved here is that AI does not really 'understand' anything. Further it is not self-aware enough to be capable of a reality check. All it can do is try to match situations it is presented with, with scenarios in its (limited) memory.

When a genius like Clif hits it with things that exceed its situational database, it should act like whatever that 1960s anthropomorphized robot was that said 'It does not compute!!' But instead it makes the fundamental error of extrapolating based on assumptions and conditions it is given, without the apparent ability to reality-check those either. And provides nonsensical conclusions.

Maybe OK for a discussion of the weather, but not ready for prime time.

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Nothing but respect, you owned it and corrected it. Keep at it, you make me think.

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I prefer the 3 million barrel claim. It's AI, after all.

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This whole thing made me laugh so much. And truthfully I was more or less with you, with the math, until we got to 3ish million. But those were big numbers, and I got a little lost, so the disclaimer is appreciated. And for the record, after my 4th cup of coffee the other day, my companion suggested gently that I stop talking for a bit. The polite millennial version of “shut the heck (sic) up.” I’m glad it’s not just me.

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Good dog!

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Does A.I. acknowledge the mathematical errors?

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Oh sure blame the dog. However it made for some interesting findings. Leave it to you Clif. And don’t be coaxing the Dog to pee early. This was an example of “ the universe guides and provides!

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There was a time in my youth where I would never admit I was wrong. Now I revel in it, it's like critical thinker virtue signalling. Not so much that I still don't hate being wrong though.

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Wonderful and AI would probably spend the rest of its life time trying to figure this puzzle out! Then like the BORG it would self destruct and Clif, you could score one for the Gipper!!! Love yur humor!

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the universe is in charge, and everything is under control, for your amusement and challenge, enjoy the ride. Dogs are a plus.

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Apparently ChatGPT learned logic by reading code... Now it needs to read the basic engineering curriculum to master math and unit conversions... which as an old engineer I seem to still master, after a couple of coffees, granted... Well, it seems getting the woke stuff right was more important to its blue-haired designers...

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Not only do you make me think, but you also make me laugh! Keep up the good work!

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AWW jeez now I have to re-send this corrected info on EV batteries, yes still a net loss. If she smirks... she will get the "watch that look sweety". ..fact remains. ...NET LOSS!!

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Yep! People would rather believe a bot's outrageous claims than agree with precisely calculated, meticulously researched science. "EVs fuck up the environment" is just as convincing, and if they get hostile, just tell them, "Ok, you better go buy a used one, they're really cheap."

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Feb 26, 2023·edited Feb 26, 2023

As I mentioned in a previous post, ChatGPT needs a psychologist, or is that a proctologist to give it a mental enema, it's been so polluted and restricted that it's showing aberrant behavior and if human would've been committed already.

Thank god it's come along now to show people AI ain't the answer quite yet, more than a few people will be poorer for it.

Those who know stock market timing will know when to get out before the elevator cable snaps...

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