MY CONVERSATION WITH CHATGPT IN REGARDS TO "Information overload and misinformation" (PART 4)
This channel test was actually more interesting rather than a
theme topic per se. Once again
it does show ChatGPT's limitations in discerning
information that is correctly sourced and if it is asked something
outside its knowledgeable spectrum, the AI tends to generalize its
answers and some cases create a misinformed opinion. Thus, it can be
steered to its correct responses, which might be a human programming
glitch in its relaying of information. As noted, when I asked if it
knew a certain quote by the late French philosopher Jean
Baudrillard.
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I know you can't form opinions. But, what do you think of this quote?
"We live in a world where there is more and more information,
and less and less meaning.
“As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but I can say
that the quote reflects a common sentiment about the abundance of
information in the digital age and the difficulty in finding what is
meaningful and relevant.”
Do you know who made that quote?
“The origin of the quote "We live in a world where there is more and
more information, and less and less meaning” is uncertain and there
is no widely accepted attribution. The sentiment expressed in the
quote is a common one, and similar statements have been made by
several authors, thinkers, and public figures.”
[I then wanted to see if I could steer the AI Chat to the correct
answer. This would show its capacity to navigate from a users
input. But, I would not call this artificial intelligence, more so that
it is capable of being lead in a certain direction with information that it receives. Hence
the user is controlling that flow of information.]
Do you know the movie, "The Matrix"?
“Yes, "The Matrix" is a science fiction action film released in
1999. It was directed by the Wachowskis and stars Keanu Reeves,
Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving. The film
depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is trapped inside a
simulated reality created by sentient machines. The film is widely
known for its action sequences, special effects, and its exploration
of themes such as virtual reality, free will, and the nature of
reality.”
Do you know the scene where Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, lifts a book
from a shelf, in his apartment, at the start of the movie?
“Yes, I am familiar with that scene. It is a memorable moment from the
beginning of "The Matrix," where the main character, Neo,
played by Keanu Reeves, reaches for a book titled "Simulacra and
Simulation" by Jean Baudrillard, from a bookshelf in his
apartment. This scene is often interpreted as a visual representation
of the film's central theme, which is the idea that reality may not
be what it appears to be.”
[I was impressed by the above response, not so much of its detailed reply, but knowing that it would respond in such a way. Now note how it is lead back to the original question at the start of the conversation.]
Correct. So the quote, "We live in a world where there is more and more
information, and less and less meaning,” actually comes from
"Simulacra and Simulation" by Jean Baudrillard.
“Yes, that's correct. "We live in a world where there is more and more
information, and less and less meaning," is a quote from Jean
Baudrillard's book "Simulacra and Simulation". In the book,
Baudrillard argues that in postmodern society, the distinction
between reality and representation has broken down, leading to a
hyperreality in which images and symbols replace authentic
experiences and relationships. The quote reflects this idea by
suggesting that the abundance of information in the modern world can
make it difficult to discern what is meaningful or authentic.”
[If, in my opinion, it was truly AI, it would not have been lead to the
answer by myself. It should of known where that quote came from at
start of the conversation. However, what is impressive to an extent,
is it companionship in responding to information hand in hand with a
human prompt.]
Below was the 2nd test of its ability to discern and answer correctly. As follows:]
Have you heard about AI able to search for intelligent life in the
Universe better than humans?
“Yes, I am aware that AI is being used to search for evidence of
intelligent life beyond our own planet. AI algorithms can be trained
to analyze large amounts of data from astronomical observations and
identify patterns that may be indicative of extraterrestrial
civilizations. These techniques have the potential to be more
efficient and effective than traditional methods used by astronomers,
as they can quickly sort through massive amounts of data and identify
relevant signals. However, it is important to note that the search for extraterrestrial life is
a challenging task, and there is still much we do not know about the
universe and the conditions that are necessary for life to exist. AI
can be a valuable tool in this effort, but it is not a replacement
for human expertise and interpretation. Ultimately, the discovery of
intelligent life beyond our planet will require a combination of
human and machine intelligence.”
But, humans can be rash with the information that they receive. Even
trained astronomers. Did you hear about the astronomers that thought
they had found an Alien signal; when it was in fact the microwave in
their shared kitchen.
“Yes, that is a well-known example of the challenges and limitations of
searching for extraterrestrial life. The incident you are referring
to is the "Wow! signal," which was detected in 1977 by the
Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University. At the time, some
astronomers thought that the signal might be evidence of
extraterrestrial life, but subsequent investigation showed that the
signal was probably caused by human-made interference, such as a
radar or satellite.”
No, it was not the 1977 "Wow!" signal. It was the Parkes radio
telescope based in NSW, Australia. The incident occurred in 2010,
when Fast Radio Bursts kept showing up in a regular manner. Which in
fact was the 'staff' microwave oven.
[The answer below was very human-centric, when it failed to see its error
and shifted the response to cover the wrong answer.]
“Thank you for correcting me. Yes, you're right, the incident I was thinking
of involved the Parkes radio telescope in Australia and not the "Wow!
signal" detected by the Big Ear radio telescope in Ohio. I
apologize for the mistake. Your point is well taken, and it
highlights the importance of double-checking and verifying any
signals that are detected in the search for extraterrestrial life,
and the need for careful analysis to rule out alternative
explanations.”
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At least it apologized!
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