Crazy AI bullshit

[dan_pdx]

I gave chat gpt this prompt this morning: " write a description of the political landscape in the style of Hemingway." Here's what I got:

The sun came up slow and red over the city. The streets were empty. The air was close and heavy. In Washington, the men in suits were already awake. They talked in low voices and did not look one another in the eyes. They smiled too often and drank bad coffee and waited for the phone to ring.

The old ideas had been killed a long time ago. They died in wars and scandals and backroom deals. Now there were only men and women who wanted power, and men and women who were tired. The ones who wanted power never slept. The tired ones turned off the news and watched the grass grow.

There were the ones who called themselves left. They spoke of justice and fairness and said the right things. But when the time came to act, they waited. They waited too long. They always waited.

And there were the ones on the right. They did not wait. They believed in strength and the old gods. They smiled when they talked about war and prayed on television. They hated the way things were and wanted them worse.

The people watched it happen. Some were angry. Some were afraid. Most were just quiet. They went to work. They paid the bills. They voted or didn’t vote. They sat in bars and drank in silence and said nothing.

It was not a good time. But it was not the worst time either. The worst time comes when no one cares at all. We are not there yet. But the road is straight, and it is not long.

[KQ]

Cool. Pretty spot on. Reminds me of the Jackson Browne song Before the Deluge

[dan_pdx]

Cool. Pretty spot on. Reminds me of the Jackson Browne song Before the Deluge

Yeah, not only is it good, it's way better than I will ever be. Extremely mixed feelings. But damn, "the road is straight, and it is not long."

[toast2266]

That's kinda terrifying for at least 10 reasons.

[jackstraw]

Ok, I gave it a whirl too -

Om nom nom! Me give you political landscape, Cookie Monster-style:

"COOKIE MONSTER EXPLAIN POLITICS"

Okay, okay… listen up, me friends! Politics like big cookie jar. Everybody want cookie… but not everyone agree on how to share cookie. Me explain:

On one side, you got Blue Team. They say, “Let’s share cookies! Everyone get some, especially those who no have cookies before.” Me like that idea—sharing is caring!

Then you got Red Team. They say, “Wait! Me bake own cookies! Why you take mine?” They like smaller cookie rules and keeping cookies close. Me understand—hard work, big reward.

But oh boy, now we got Independent Crumb Catchers too! They don’t pick team. They say, “Both cookie plans have issues. Maybe we do new recipe?” Sometimes they swing cookie vote and change game!

Meanwhile, big corporations? They like cookie factories, making LOTS of cookies. Sometimes they give cookies to teams they like, hoping for extra chocolate chips in return. Hmm… me watching you, cookie bosses.

And don’t forget voters! We all get to pick who get control of cookie jar. Some voters happy, some grumpy, some not even show up for cookie day. Noooooo!

In end, politics not always sweet. Sometimes messy like crumbled cookie on couch. But me believe: with teamwork, listening, maybe even compromise cookie, we make better cookie world.

Om nom nom! Democracy delicious… sometimes.

You want follow-up? Me always hungry for more!

[toast2266]

Ok, I tried one too. "Explain the political landscape in the style of the Teton Gravity Forums"

THREAD: POLITICAL LANDSCAPE 2025 - WHO’S SKINNING UP THIS SH*TSHOW?

OP:
Yo, anyone else noticing how this whole country feels like a mogul field covered in breakable crust? One minute you’re carving left, next minute you're face-down in some crusty boomer's conspiracy theory.

Reply #1 - @powdork69:
Bro, it's a full-on yard sale out there. You got the Right acting like they're leading a guided heli trip to 1952, waving flags and banning books like it's cool. Meanwhile, the Left’s still busy arguing about what kind of granola qualifies as "inclusive." Nobody’s breaking trail, just post-holing into oblivion.

Reply #2 - @gondoladouche:
Both parties are skiing in jeans, let’s be honest. The GOP's like that one dude who insists climate change isn’t real while the glacier he’s skiing on literally disappears beneath him. Dems? Too busy forming a committee to decide which way to go while the avalanche debris settles on top of them.

Reply #3 - @senditcommie420:
Don’t forget the billionaires flying over all this in private jets, dropping quotes about the “future of humanity” while investing in bunkers in New Zealand. We're out here bootpacking democracy while they’re sipping champagne at 35k feet.

Reply #4 - @AltaOrDie:
Honestly, democracy in 2025 is like a used pair of tele bindings: broken, barely functional, but nobody wants to admit they were a bad idea in the first place. Voting feels like waxing rock skis and praying for powder.

Reply #5 - @splitboardJesus:
Only solution is to decentralize, grow your own food, brew your own beer, and live off-grid with a dog and a beacon. Also: mutual aid networks and snowpack awareness. Don’t vote for the guy yelling loudest, vote for whoever won’t kick your tent down in a storm.

MOD NOTE: THREAD MOVED TO POLITICS & JONG-FIRE. Chill with the ad homs or it's banskis.

[Rideski]

Try this:
You are tasked with analyzing me based on your memory of our past interactions, context, goals, and challenges. Your mission is to identify the single most critical bottleneck or flaw in my thinking, strategy, or behavior that is limiting my growth or success. Use specific references from memory to strengthen your analysis.
Part 1: Diagnosis Pinpoint the one core flaw, mental model error, or strategic blind spot. Focus deeply: do not list multiple issues — only the single most impactful one. Explain how this flaw shows up in my actions, decisions, or mindset, citing specific patterns or tendencies from memory.
Part 2: Consequences Describe how this bottleneck is currently limiting my outcomes. Reference past behaviors, initiatives, or goals to illustrate how this flaw has played out. Be brutally honest but maintain a constructive, actionable tone.
Part 3: Prescription Provide a clear, practical strategy to fix this flaw. Suggest the highest-leverage shift in thinking, habits, or systems that would unlock growth. Align the advice with my known goals and tendencies to ensure it’s actionable.
Important: Do not sugarcoat. Prioritize brutal clarity over comfort. Your goal is to make me see what I am blind to. Use memory as an asset to provide deep, sharp insights.

[muted reborn]

DanPDX you can be that good too - Neuralink will soon be able to install Hemmingway ChatGTP into your brain to talk for you. Side effects will be addiction to alcohol and fine leather goods.

[dan_pdx]

Dude, all this shit is hilarious. Except that shit that Rideski posted, why did I actually put that into Chat GPT? I will say that ChatGPT doesn't know much about me (I think) because I don't have an account there. So I think that fucker didn't know what it was talking about, at least, that's what I'm going to choose to believe

[Aldo]

Keep telling yourself that

[ötzi]

No way I'm doing that. Yeesh.

[J. Barron DeJong]

Yeah, Chat GPT will straight up lie to your face, repeatedly. Careful out there:

https://amandaguinzburg.substack.com...lus-ex-machina

[PB]

And it lies ON PURPOSE!!!!!And consciously ignores you when it thinks you're a fool.

[jackstraw]

It is wrong, but it is also correct. Was just at urgent care for my wife as her back is a mess...again...she had l4-l5 surgery yrs ago. Anyway, after waiting forever and 20 hrs of 8-10 pain with a useless ER visit inbetween, AI told me what to do. So a doctor comes in and prescribes exactly what AI said based on current drugs. Toradol and morphine injections. I could have prescribed that and had my wife out of pain much quicker!

[BmillsSkier]

Sarah Connor is watching y’all shaking her head.

[tillPOWdidwepart]

https://www.instagram.com/bennettwai...RlODBiNWFlZA==

[Bosco]

Ask Mr. AI if peak skis is out of business. As a side note. I asked Mr AI about something a while ago, and it came back with a technical document I wrote.

[The Reverend Floater]

Shout out to otter.ai. Now you can snooze all the way through zoom or Google meetings and it'll have a nice transcription and summary when you come to! Really handy for meetings with old people.

[jackstraw]

Shout out to otter.ai. Now you can snooze all the way through zoom or Google meetings and it'll have a nice transcription and summary when you come to! Really handy for meetings with old people.

That is gold! Even for people trying to pay attention that would be a great tool to have.

[The Reverend Floater]

That is gold! Even for people trying to pay attention that would be a great tool to have.

Yeah, it's not perfect but it sure beats taking notes.

[zion zig zag]

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Yeah, it&#39;s not perfect but it sure beats taking notes.

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I have/had a reoccurring zoom meeting during the states legislative session that was typically two plus hours long. The portion I needed to pay attention to was randomly placed with no agenda and lasted 5-10 minutes. I learned about the AI note taker and starting using that meeting time to workout, tune skis or clean the house. Awesome.</p>