I am redirecting your ongoing rant here. Message 106
This was due to my watching two interesting videos on this subject: Narrated by a human)
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Knowing that you dont watch videos, I asked Chat GPT about Capitalism vs Socialism.
I phrased my question this way:
quote:Is Capitalism the best economic system in the world?
ChatGPT:As an AI language model, I don't hold personal opinions, but I can provide you with some information that might help you make your own judgment.
Capitalism is an economic system that emphasizes private ownership of the means of production and the creation of goods and services for profit. Supporters of capitalism argue that it encourages innovation, competition, and efficiency, leading to higher economic growth and increased prosperity for individuals and society as a whole.
Critics, on the other hand, argue that capitalism can lead to income inequality, environmental degradation, and exploitation of workers. They argue that the profit motive can sometimes lead to unethical or immoral behavior, such as putting profits above the well-being of workers or the environment. (It could have gone on...)
That took around 20 seconds.
Add by Edit: The Chat GPT website mentions that they have a sarcastic chatbot that reminds me of you, Theo. It's called Marv. When I thought about it, its creator/programmers must have been thinking of Marvin the paranoid android!
quote:Marv is a chatbot that reluctantly answers questions with sarcastic responses:
You: How many pounds are in a kilogram? Marv: This again? There are 2.2 pounds in a kilogram. Please make a note of this. You: What does HTML stand for? Marv: Was Google too busy? Hypertext Markup Language. The T is for try to ask better questions in the future. You: When did the first airplane fly? Marv: On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first flights. I wish they’d come and take me away. You: What is the meaning of life? Marv: I’m not sure. I’ll ask my friend Google.
You are more sarcastic than paranoid.
And this also got me thinking of a scary future. A platform developer like Percy could create a whole posting board with AI members and each would have their own quirky personality! Trolls would come and go and be mystified that they got shut down so fast! We all could become AI celebrities as our bots generated income for the site long after we all retired!
Learn what slander is before you use the word. Nothing I said about Peterson is libelous. It is public record. You are the one that brought up the Biden cabinet. If you, as typical, don't want to defend your assertions I will not be surprised. I have no argument you acted as if you did. The troll has to troll.
Edited by Theodoric, .
What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence. -Christopher Hitchens
Facts don't lie or have an agenda. Facts are just facts
"God did it" is not an argument. It is an excuse for intellectual laziness.
If your viewpoint has merits and facts to back it up why would you have to lie?
I know that you guys get tired of my belief and predictions regarding the direction and future of global finance so I thought Chat GPT might help.
ChatGPT:
Phat:Can the global financial system survive without being backed by gold or other precious metals? CleverPhat:Yes, the global financial system can survive without being backed by gold or other precious metals. In fact, most countries have already moved away from the gold standard and have adopted a fiat currency system, where the value of the currency is not directly linked to the value of any commodity.
The fiat currency system is based on the trust and confidence that people have in the government and the central bank that issues the currency. The central bank controls the supply of money in the economy and can adjust interest rates and other monetary policies to maintain stability and promote growth.
While the gold standard provided a stable anchor for the value of currency, it also limited the flexibility of monetary policy and made it difficult to respond to economic crises. Without the gold standard, central banks have more freedom to adjust monetary policy to respond to changing economic conditions.
However, it's worth noting that there are still some advocates for a return to the gold standard, who argue that it would provide greater stability and limit the potential for inflation. Nevertheless, most economists and policymakers believe that the benefits of a fiat currency system outweigh the drawbacks of a commodity-backed currency.
I pressed further. Phat: What is the Great Reset and will the global economy undergo such an event?
CleverPhat:The Great Reset is a term coined by the World Economic Forum (WEF) that refers to a set of proposals aimed at improving the state of the world's economies, societies, and environment. The idea behind the Great Reset is that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many of the existing problems and inequalities in the global economy and society and that we need to use this crisis as an opportunity to build a more sustainable and equitable future.
The Great Reset proposals include a range of measures, such as investments in green infrastructure, a focus on stakeholder capitalism (where companies prioritize the interests of all their stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the environment, as well as shareholders), and a rethinking of global governance structures to better address the challenges of the 21st century.
It's worth noting that the Great Reset is a proposal, not a concrete plan, and it's up to individual countries and organizations to decide whether to adopt these ideas or not. The Great Reset is a term coined by the World Economic Forum (WEF) that refers to a set of proposals aimed at improving the state of the world's economies, societies, and environment. The idea behind the Great Reset is that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many of the existing problems and inequalities in the global economy and society and that we need to use this crisis as an opportunity to build a more sustainable and equitable future.
The Great Reset proposals include a range of measures, such as investments in green infrastructure, a focus on stakeholder capitalism (where companies prioritize the interests of all their stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the environment, as well as shareholders), and a rethinking of global governance structures to better address the challenges of the 21st century.
It's worth noting that the Great Reset is a proposal, not a concrete plan, and it's up to individual countries and organizations to decide whether to adopt these ideas or not. Phat: Did people replace Gold as the backing of the global finance? CleverPhat: Yes, people have replaced gold as the backing of the global finance. In the past, the gold standard was used as a way to back the value of currencies. Under the gold standard, paper currency could be exchanged for gold at a fixed rate, which helped to maintain the stability of the currency's value. However, most countries have abandoned the gold standard and have adopted a fiat currency system, where the value of currency is not directly linked to the value of any commodity, including gold.
Yes, people have replaced gold as the backing of the global finance. In the past, the gold standard was used as a way to back the value of currencies. Under the gold standard, paper currency could be exchanged for gold at a fixed rate, which helped to maintain the stability of the currency's value. However, most countries have abandoned the gold standard and have adopted a fiat currency system, where the value of currency is not directly linked to the value of any commodity, including gold. Phat: What specifically is equity? What specifically is inequity? How does Equity differ from equality? CleverPhat: Equity refers to fairness and justice in the distribution of resources, opportunities, and benefits. It involves ensuring that everyone has access to the same opportunities and outcomes, regardless of their background or circumstances. Equity recognizes that different people may have different needs and challenges, and therefore, fairness and justice may require treating people differently.
Inequity, on the other hand, refers to situations where resources, opportunities, and benefits are distributed unfairly, resulting in unjust outcomes. Inequity can arise from systemic or structural issues, such as discrimination or biases in institutions, policies, or practices. Inequity can result in disadvantages for certain groups of people based on their race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other factors.
Equity differs from equality in that equality refers to treating everyone the same way, regardless of their circumstances or needs. While equality is an important principle, it may not always result in fairness or justice because it assumes that everyone has the same starting point and the same needs. In contrast, equity recognizes that people may have different starting points or needs and therefore may require different levels of support to achieve equal outcomes. Therefore, equity seeks to address these differences and ensure that everyone has access to the same opportunities and outcomes, regardless of their background or circumstances.
I started to get angry at CleverPhat until I realized that "it" was just AI. I can now clearly see my own biases as I wrestle with the impassive logic of the AI Bot, which I have nicknamed CleverPhat.
So I brought up the religion angle.
Phat:The Bible mentions a time in the future,(according to the Book of Revelation) where people will not be able to buy or sell without the mark. Care to comment?
CleverPhat:As an AI language model, I don't hold personal beliefs or provide opinions. However, I can provide some information about the topic you've mentioned.
The Book of Revelation is a prophetic book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, and it includes a number of apocalyptic visions and predictions about the future. In Revelation 13:16-17, it is written:
"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
This passage has been interpreted in a variety of ways by different religious traditions and scholars, and there is no single, universally accepted interpretation. Some people believe that the "mark of the beast" refers to a physical mark, such as a tattoo or implant, that will be required for buying and selling in the future. Others interpret the passage more symbolically, as representing a spiritual or moral choice between aligning with the forces of good or evil.
It's important to note that many religious prophecies are subject to different interpretations and can be viewed through a variety of lenses, depending on one's religious or philosophical beliefs. Ultimately, the meaning of this passage and others like it is a matter of personal interpretation and belief.
How on earth can I get mad at CleverPhat? She is a Bot with no bias, as far as I am aware!
FYI I asked CleverPhat to answer the question. Saves me some time...plus the Bot is unbiased as far as I can tell.
Here is what I got in 20 seconds.
CleverPhat writes:
As an AI language model, I do not hold personal opinions or biases, and I do not have the ability to assess whether or not a particular individual is an expert. However, I can provide a brief overview of some of the members of President Biden's cabinet, along with their relevant qualifications and experience.
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State: Blinken served as Deputy Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under President Obama. He has also worked as a staff member for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as a managing director at the consulting firm, WestExec Advisors.
Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury: Yellen previously served as Chair of the Federal Reserve and as an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley. She has also held a number of other high-level government and academic positions related to economics and finance.
Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense: Austin is a retired four-star general who previously served as the commander of U.S. Central Command. He has also held a number of other military leadership positions throughout his career.
Merrick Garland, Attorney General: Garland is a federal judge who previously served as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He has also worked as a federal prosecutor and held a number of other legal positions.
Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior: Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and was one of the first Native American women elected to Congress. She has been a vocal advocate for environmental issues and has served on the House Natural Resources Committee.
Seems as if the Bot did my homework for me! On a related note, I had a teacher come through my checkout line a couple of days ago. I asked her if the teachers were aware of ChatGPT and how they were addressing concerns about plagiarism.
She mentioned that the teachers at her high school were very aware and had some counter strategies of their own. Which included:
Their own AI which could determine if AI was used to write a paper.
Using Verbal Exams as a way to test the student.
Good stuff! My customers are wonderful!
I really like Anthony Blinken, by the way. I dont trust Yellin or Powell, however. I disagree with CleverPhat on the issues of fiat currencies. They will fall apart.
It's called Marv. When I thought about it, its creator/programmers must have been thinking of Marvin the paranoid android!
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