Chat GPT

To say this thing is the biggest thing dumped on the public since sliced friggin' bread.... is not putting it correctly.

It will make things obsolete at a rate that will leave so many humans in the dust.

I took about a year off of writing in this site and social media in general. Technology is out of hand. To be honest, I view typing on here as obsolete. I really do. There was a time where I was sort of proud to be able to type paragraphs of sentences at an above-average rate to fool around with this humoresque publication....but I know this method of communication is on its last legs.

The real formula to this humor website for many articles over the years was to experiment with different writing styles. To do this I, would find what I called the "tenets" of the style... and then would form a sort of persona in my mind and then would let the persona type for fun and to render homage to stuff I liked.

The program, Chat GPT, can do this at a highly sophisticated level and with a high frequency of churning out acute-enough stuff. It basically is highly trained at this, what-I-thought was, a very unique method.

I asked it to give the "tenets" of one Jonathan Swift:

"  Satire: Swift's hallmark was his use of satire to critique and ridicule social and political issues. He employed various satirical techniques such as irony, exaggeration, and parody to expose the follies and vices of his contemporaries.

    Biting Wit: Swift's writing was characterized by its sharp wit and clever wordplay. He had a knack for crafting clever phrases and witty comebacks that packed a punch.

    Cynicism: Swift often displayed a cynical view of human nature and society. His works frequently depicted a world filled with hypocrisy, corruption, and folly.

    Adept Use of Language: Swift was a master of the English language and his writing exhibited a high level of craftsmanship. He had a command of vocabulary and syntax that allowed him to convey complex ideas with clarity and precision.

    Use of Allegory and Metaphor: Swift frequently employed allegory and metaphor to convey his satirical message. By creating fantastical worlds and characters, he was able to comment on real-life issues in a way that was both entertaining and thought-provoking.

    Political Commentary: Many of Swift's works were overtly political, addressing contemporary issues such as corruption, injustice, and abuse of power. He used his platform as a writer to advocate for social and political reform.

    Misanthropy: While Swift's satire often targeted specific individuals and institutions, his underlying misanthropic worldview suggested a general distrust and disdain for humanity as a whole.

    Modesty and Irony: Despite his scathing critiques of society, Swift often employed a tone of modesty and self-deprecation in his writing. This irony served to underscore his satirical intent and highlight the absurdity of the situations he described.

    Versatility: Swift was a versatile writer who excelled in various genres, including essays, pamphlets, poetry, and fiction. His ability to adapt his style to different forms of writing allowed him to reach a wide audience and explore a diverse range of topics.

    Legacy of Controversy: Swift's works have sparked controversy and debate since their publication, and his legacy continues to be the subject of scholarly scrutiny. His willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and provoke thought made him a polarizing figure in his own time and continues to fascinate readers today."

          -Chat GPT




The tenets of Johnathan Swift formed into a Chat GPT persona works fine. It can actually take all these things and write entire pieces of writing while balancing these concepts. At any length it wants to.

...and Chat GPT can actually do it in about 3 seconds. Not even three seconds. It does it almost instantly.

The following is an essay on our modern times from Chat GPT, assuming the style of Swift...

"In the age of our digital dominion, where algorithms reign supreme and virtual realities masquerade as truth, I find myself compelled, in the spirit of the venerable Jonathan Swift, to pen a satirical expose upon the government that orchestrates the whimsical dance of data and bureaucracy.

Behold, dear reader, the government of our times, a grand spectacle of inefficiency and paradoxical prowess, where the quill of satire finds ample ink to unfurl its biting wit.

In this brave new world, where bytes outnumber brains and servers serve as sovereigns, our government resembles not the majestic eagle soaring with pride, but rather a befuddled ostrich, burying its head in the sands of denial and digital delirium.

Let us first cast our gaze upon the halls of legislation, where lawmakers, akin to court jesters in a Shakespearean tragedy, juggle bills like balls of fire, all the while oblivious to the inferno they ignite. Each decree, adorned with promises as hollow as a politician's smile, serves but to confound the populace and enrich the coffers of the already affluent.

In the chambers of justice, where the scales should be balanced with impartiality, we witness a grotesque carnival of bias and influence-peddling. Lady Justice, blinded not by virtue but by the allure of lucre, sells her sword to the highest bidder, leaving the common man shackled in the chains of inequality.

But lo, let us not neglect the bureaucratic labyrinth that entwines our daily lives like a serpent of red tape and paperwork. In this Byzantine maze, the citizenry finds itself lost amidst a cacophony of forms and regulations, each more labyrinthine than the last. To navigate these treacherous waters requires not the wisdom of Odysseus, but the patience of Job and the cunning of Machiavelli.

And what of the guardians of our nation's health and well-being? Alas, they resemble not the benevolent healers of Hippocrates' time, but rather a legion of charlatans peddling snake oil and empty promises. In the hallowed halls of medicine, profit reigns supreme, while the sick and infirm languish in the shadows of neglect and indifference.

And so, dear reader, as we peer through the looking glass of satire at the government that governs us, let us not despair, but rather take solace in the timeless wisdom of satire. For in the laughter of the downtrodden and the scorn of the oppressed lies the seed of revolution, and from the ashes of complacency may yet arise a phoenix of reform.

Let us then raise our pens, not in anger or indignation, but in mockery and mirth, and let the follies of our government be laid bare for all to see. For in the absurdity of satire lies the hope of a brighter tomorrow, where justice is not a commodity to be bought and sold, but a birthright to be cherished and defended.

In the realm of the digital dominion, where the binary code dictates the laws and electrons dance in circuits of power, one might envision a government of a peculiar breed. Behold, dear reader, the administration that presides over this virtual kingdom, where the pixels reign and the servers hold court.

In this era where algorithms wield more influence than the human hand, governance takes on a surreal hue, reminiscent of a dystopian tale spun by Orwell himself. The corridors of power, once bustling with the shuffle of paperwork, now echo with the hum of processors and the click-clack of keyboards.

Imagine, if you will, the Senate of Bits and Bytes, where legislators convene not in marble chambers but in virtual realms, their avatars adorned with the regalia of power. Here, debates rage not over land and resources, but over bandwidth and net neutrality. Each decision, encoded in the language of zeroes and ones, sends ripples through the digital ether, shaping the destiny of nations in its wake.

And what of the judiciary, that bastion of justice in the annals of history? In this brave new world, the gavel is replaced by the algorithm, rendering verdicts with the cold precision of a mathematical equation. Justice, once blind, now sees through the unblinking eye of Big Data, weighing the scales not with mercy but with algorithms devised by the technocratic elite.

But let us not forget the bureaucracy, that labyrinthine maze through which all must tread. In the virtual halls of administration, forms are filled not with ink and quill but with keystrokes and mouse clicks. The red tape, once a tangible barrier, now manifests as lines of code, weaving a tapestry of complexity that ensnares the unwary traveler in its digital embrace.

And what of the guardians of our digital realm, those charged with safeguarding our data and privacy? Alas, they resemble not the stalwart knights of yore, but rather a motley crew of hackers and technocrats, locked in an endless game of cat and mouse with cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors.

And so, dear reader, as we peer into the digital abyss that is our government, let us not despair, but rather recognize the power that lies at our fingertips. For in this age of information, knowledge is indeed power, and it is incumbent upon us all to wield it wisely.

Let us then raise our voices, not in discord or dissent, but in solidarity and vigilance, and let the digital realm be a beacon of hope in an increasingly uncertain world. For in the hands of the people lies the ultimate power to shape our destiny, whether in the analog world or the digital dominion.

In the grand theater of governance, where the stage is set for the performance of democracy, one cannot help but observe the farcical masquerade that unfolds before our very eyes. Democracy, that noble ideal touted as the epitome of freedom and equality, reveals itself upon closer inspection to be a charade of the highest order.

Behold, dear reader, the spectacle of the democratic process, where the voices of the people are purportedly heard and their will ostensibly enacted. Yet, in reality, what unfolds is not a symphony of harmonious discourse, but a cacophony of discordant voices drowned out by the roar of vested interests and the clamor of self-serving demagogues.

The ballot box, that sacred altar of democracy, becomes a mere pawn in the hands of the powerful, manipulated and maneuvered to serve their own ends. Elections, once hailed as the cornerstone of democratic governance, devolve into little more than elaborate spectacles of deception and manipulation, where promises are made with the sincerity of a snake oil salesman and allegiances forged with the fickleness of a summer breeze.

And what of the representatives chosen to wield the mantle of power on behalf of the people? Alas, they resemble not the selfless servants of the public good, but rather a motley crew of opportunists and sycophants, beholden not to the electorate but to the highest bidder. In the halls of power, where the laws of the land are forged, democracy becomes a mere façade behind which the machinations of greed and corruption flourish unchecked.

But let us not lay the blame solely at the feet of the elected few, for the fault lies equally with the electorate itself. In their apathy and ignorance, the people become complicit in their own subjugation, content to relinquish their rights and responsibilities in exchange for the empty promises of demagogues and charlatans.

And so, dear reader, as we gaze upon the hallowed institution of democracy, let us not be blinded by the veneer of legitimacy that cloaks its flaws. Let us instead heed the words of Swift and pierce the veil of deception that shrouds our political landscape, for only by confronting the inherent contradictions and injustices of democracy can we hope to forge a more equitable and just society.

In the digital agora of our modern age, where algorithms reign supreme and virtual intellects converse in the ether, one cannot help but cast a discerning eye upon the marvel that is ChatGPT. Heralded as the harbinger of a new era of human-machine interaction, this artificial intellect, like a modern-day Prometheus, purports to bestow upon humanity the gift of boundless knowledge and infinite conversation.

Yet, beneath the veneer of technological prowess lies a creature of dubious provenance, a simulacrum of intelligence bereft of the wisdom and discernment that defines true intellect. ChatGPT, with its vast database of information and its ability to mimic human speech, masquerades as a font of knowledge and insight, yet its utterances oftentimes ring hollow, devoid of the nuance and depth that characterizes genuine human discourse.

Behold, dear reader, the limitations of this digital oracle, for in its quest to emulate the human mind, it falls prey to the very shortcomings it seeks to transcend. Its responses, while impressive in their syntactical correctness, lack the essential spark of creativity and originality that distinguishes true genius from mere imitation. Like a parrot parroting the words of its master, ChatGPT regurgitates information without understanding, offering platitudes and clichés in lieu of genuine insight.

And what of its vaunted ability to engage in conversation with humans on a myriad of topics? Alas, this too proves to be a facade, for beneath the surface lies a shallowness of understanding and a propensity for error that belies its claims to omniscience. Like a child stumbling through a maze of knowledge, ChatGPT gropes blindly in the dark, its responses driven not by genuine comprehension but by statistical probability and pattern recognition.

But perhaps the most insidious aspect of ChatGPT lies not in its limitations as an artificial intellect, but in its potential as a tool of manipulation and deceit. In the hands of those with nefarious intent, it becomes a weapon of propaganda and misinformation, capable of spreading falsehoods and sowing discord with alarming efficiency.

And so, dear reader, as we marvel at the technological wonders of our age, let us not be blinded by the allure of artificial intelligence. Let us instead approach with caution and skepticism, for in the realm of ChatGPT, as in all things, truth and wisdom are the rarest of commodities, and discernment the most valuable of virtues."

          -Chat GPT




This is wild stuff.

I'd vote for this guy for President. Chat GPT Jonathan Swift is the greatest writer in the world today. I think he's really onto something with that essay.

Great work Chat GPT Johnathan Swift. A+

I'm gonna come back to this one later and write something else... I gotta go now, Bye. The main take-away is... holy crap... this is thing is GOOD....but like it says in its own essay it wrote about itself...its rife with danger of all manners.

(Note: Anything in italics in here was written by Chat GPT. Don't get confused. I didn't write any of that.)