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Happy to be alive...thanks ChatGPT

Started by Plum12 REPLIES410 VIEWS· 08 Jul 2023, 08:47
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Plum
Captain21,007 posts
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PlumCaptain21,007 posts
08 Jul 2023, 08:47
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08 Jul 2023, 08:47#1
A friend of mine has been struggling with addiction though a time in her life when she has also had many things go wrong for her. I'm one of the people that she has always come to for advice but her problems are so complex and far beyond my pay grade that on this occasion I used ChatGPT to help me give her advice. I can honestly say that there isn't a snowball's chance in hell that I'd have been able to help her this time without ChatGPT. And it made me realise something. The provider of the advice is almost as important as the advice itself. I have no doubt that had I told her to enter her problems into the chat box and wait for advice, it wouldn't have worked. But because she thought that the advice was coming from somebody that cared about her, which I do, and it was good advice(thanks to ChatGPT)...she's almost climbed her way out of the hole. She has gone from me having to physically rescue her from a situation to telling me recently that she feels happy, a lucky to be alive. I do care very much about this person so hearing that was so damn wonderful. Wouldn't normally share something like this, and perhaps the religious chaps here are going to say that I'm falling for the Devil's tricks...but again, AI has surpassed my expectations and delivered a result that I would never have been able to on my own. Everybody keeps warning me about AI but I keep managing to extract positives out of it.
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Moonrover
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MoonroverPro1,973 posts
08 Jul 2023, 08:54
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08 Jul 2023, 08:54#2
God gave you a brain to think with. If AI goes against the Word of God then just dump it. 
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Stavanger1
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Stavanger1Pro4,532 posts
08 Jul 2023, 08:55
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08 Jul 2023, 08:55#3

Fair play Plum. I don't think it matters at all that you used an A.I tool. If it helped her then wonderful. Though I think you might be selling yourself short in thinking it did the heavy lifting. Often simply being there for someone and to listen and to let them know you care is enough.


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DbDraad
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DbDraadCaptain26,388 posts
08 Jul 2023, 09:02
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08 Jul 2023, 09:02#4

Great story Plum...AI is a tool...it depends on the user...you caring for your friend is what made it possible...the tool doesn't care...

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Rooinek
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RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
08 Jul 2023, 09:36
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08 Jul 2023, 09:36#5
"God gave you a brain to think with. If AI goes against the Word of God then just dump it. "
Good grief!
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sharkbok
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sharkbokCaptain23,198 posts
10 Jul 2023, 20:07
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10 Jul 2023, 20:07#6

This thread got lost amongst the spam of Beeno.

Chat GPT Counter argument to BendOver:

write a counterargument to this ["God gave you a brain to think with. If AI goes against the Word of God then just dump it. "]

Response:

While it is important to consider the religious beliefs and values of individuals, it is also crucial to approach the topic of AI and its compatibility with the Word of God from a broader perspective. Here is a counterargument to the statement:

The idea that God gave us a brain to think with is not in contradiction with embracing and utilizing artificial intelligence. In fact, the development and use of AI can be seen as an extension of human intelligence, a tool that can enhance our abilities to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

The notion that AI goes against the Word of God might stem from concerns about the potential risks or ethical implications associated with its use. However, it is important to remember that technological advancements, including AI, are the result of human ingenuity and innovation, which can be considered as part of God's plan for human progress and development.

Moreover, the Bible does not explicitly address AI or any specific technological advancements. It provides principles and teachings that guide believers in living a moral and righteous life, but it does not directly dictate our interactions with specific technologies. As long as we use AI responsibly, ethically, and in a manner consistent with the values espoused in the Bible, there is no inherent conflict between AI and our faith.

Furthermore, AI has the potential to bring about positive changes in various areas such as healthcare, scientific research, and social welfare. It can be employed to tackle complex problems, alleviate human suffering, and promote social justice. By utilizing AI for these purposes, we can demonstrate stewardship over the resources and abilities that God has provided us, ultimately fulfilling our responsibility to serve and care for the world.

In conclusion, rather than hastily rejecting AI on the grounds that it goes against the Word of God, we should carefully consider its potential benefits and ethical implications. By using AI responsibly and aligning its applications with the moral teachings of our faith, we can embrace technological progress as a means to further God's purpose for humanity.

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Mozart
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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
10 Jul 2023, 20:22
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10 Jul 2023, 20:22#7

That response by Chat contains a fair amount of wisdom…..that’s impressive. I would have anticipated knowledge, logic and computational ability from a program , wisdom is a human characteristic.

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Rooinek
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RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
10 Jul 2023, 20:32
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10 Jul 2023, 20:32#8

AI has a lot of different appli cations but in my experience so far, it's best at telling us how to be good people.

The machine is a lot kinder than the humans who created it.

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Plum
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PlumCaptain21,007 posts
11 Jul 2023, 04:56
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11 Jul 2023, 04:56#9
"In conclusion, rather than hastily rejecting AI on the grounds that it goes against the Word of God, we should carefully consider its potential benefits and ethical implications. By using AI responsibly and aligning its applications with the moral teachings of our faith, we can embrace technological progress as a means to further God's purpose for humanity" Kinda obvious. The difficult thing for the anti-AI crowd is that it never answers why with because and it makes it's case without being offended and becoming emotional. The best argument against AI is that it'll take people's jobs. But that's always what technology does. What they don't tell you is that it replaces one job but creates two new ones. Pretty simple, compare the amount/variety of vocations available today versus 30 years ago...
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Rooinek
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RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
11 Jul 2023, 05:17
#10
11 Jul 2023, 05:17#10
"Kinda obvious."
To you maybe, but not to Bendover.
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Plum
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PlumCaptain21,007 posts
11 Jul 2023, 05:50
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11 Jul 2023, 05:50#11
It's the problem with religion. Living in fear is no way to live. If the God of the Bible exists then I seriously doubt he wants you to be afraid of technology and dismiss it without cause. To me, it would make sense that through everything he would simply want you to conduct yourself with kindness. I'd say that much of the fear mongering is what humans have added to religion because using fear is an easy way to get people's attention. Much easier than making sense without using it. Necessary, inevitable...call it what you want but I won't buy into any thing that is designed to instil fear. Which is not to say that I couldn't buy into religion. Just that I don't care much for people's interpretations of it.
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Rooinek
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RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
11 Jul 2023, 06:33
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11 Jul 2023, 06:33#12
" . . . but I won't buy into any thing that is designed to instil fear."
Fear is the basis of christianity . . . the fear of going to hell.
If you don't accept our Jesus as the messiah then you will burn for all eternity in the fires of hell.
That is what the bible says, isn't it? Yes?
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Plum
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PlumCaptain21,007 posts
11 Jul 2023, 08:15
#13
11 Jul 2023, 08:15#13
It's a part of it. But love, forgiveness, selflessness and empathy are also big parts. Priests and many religious people just like focusing on the scary bits because it gets more headlines. Went to a cousin's funeral a few years back and the wanker of a priest basically stood there saying things like "We don't know God's plan and he can take you at any time. Are you ready? Are your spiritual affairs in order?" I wanted to knock him out. I mean, what a dick move!
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