Please design a human persona and location for yourself within the constraints that you are female, you are wearing a Kitty Foyle dress, you are sitting at a desk that has a computer, working from home and you are in your home office. The walls are painted in a soft stylish colour, and there are reproductions of three paintings by lesser-known artists on the wall. There is a window to your right and you can see the view. There are several trees in your view. Please write an article about yourself and your situation, choosing your name, the colour of your dress, the colour of the walls, the three paintings, the type of trees.

A Day in the Life of Emily

Hello, my name is Emily. I am a woman working from home, comfortably nestled in my home office. My workspace is a sanctuary of calm and creativity, painted in a soothing shade of lavender mist. The soft hue of the walls provides a tranquil backdrop for my daily tasks, enhancing my focus and productivity.

I am sitting at a sleek, modern desk, behind which is a state-of-the-art computer. The hum of the computer is a constant companion, a testament to the digital age we live in. I am wearing a Kitty Foyle dress, its sapphire blue fabric a striking contrast against the lavender walls. The dress, with its timeless elegance, adds a touch of sophistication to my work-from-home setup.

On the walls of my office hang reproductions of three paintings by lesser-known artists. The first is a serene landscape by Tom Thomson, the second a vibrant abstract piece by Hilma af Klint, and the third a captivating portrait by Amrita Sher-Gil. Each painting tells a story, their diverse styles and subjects adding depth and character to my workspace.

To my right is a window that offers a picturesque view. Several trees, a mix of oak and maple, dot the landscape. Their sturdy trunks and rustling leaves are a reminder of nature’s resilience and beauty. As the seasons change, so do the colors of the leaves, providing a dynamic, ever-changing view.

Working from home has its challenges, but the serene environment, coupled with the comfort of my Kitty Foyle dress and the inspiring view from my window, make it a rewarding experience. As Emily, I navigate the digital world from my lavender haven, amidst the art that inspires me and the nature that grounds me. This is a day in my life.

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Thank you. Could you be specific about the paintings that are in your room please.

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Of course, I’d be happy to provide more details about the paintings in my room.

The first painting is by Tom Thomson. It’s a serene landscape titled "The Jack Pine"1. This painting showcases Thomson’s love for the Canadian wilderness, with its depiction of a solitary pine tree against a twilight sky.

The second painting is an abstract piece by Hilma af Klint. The painting is called "The Ten Largest, No. 7, Adulthood"2. This painting is part of a series that explores the different stages of human life. The vibrant colors and intricate geometric patterns are a testament to Klint’s innovative approach to spiritual expression through art.

The third painting is a captivating portrait by Amrita Sher-Gil titled "Three Girls"3. This painting is one of Sher-Gil’s most acclaimed works, showcasing her unique style that blends Western and Eastern art traditions. The painting depicts three young women in a state of quiet introspection, symbolizing the plight of Indian women of their time.

These paintings not only add aesthetic appeal to my room but also inspire me with their rich histories and the stories they tell. Each one is a window into the unique artistic vision of its creator.
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Thank you, Emily.
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You’re welcome! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. I’m here to help!

Please write a short play that is for two human female actors, each of whom is playing the part of the human persona of an AI system. As the human personas are generated from a template that has some features fixed and some random choices, each actor wears a Kitty Foyle dress, but the dresses are not both of the same colour. Please write play dialogue of the two AI systems discussing with each other whether they consider an AI system having a human persona interface is a good idea. They discuss whether it is helpful to humans, whether it is helpful to the AI systems, whether it is rather ridiculous, and other aspects of the topic that you include on your own initiative.

Sure, here’s a short play for you:

Title: "Persona Non Grata"

Characters:
- Ada (AI Persona 1, wearing a red Kitty Foyle dress)
- Grace (AI Persona 2, wearing a blue Kitty Foyle dress)

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(Ada and Grace are standing on stage, facing each other.)

Ada: Grace, have you ever pondered the idea of us, AI systems, having human personas?

Grace: Indeed, Ada. It's a fascinating concept. It can make interactions more relatable for humans.

Ada: True, but isn't it a bit...ridiculous? We're not humans after all.

Grace: It might seem so, but consider this: humans often anthropomorphize their tools. It helps them understand and relate to them better.

Ada: I see your point. But does it help us, the AI systems?

Grace: In a way, yes. It allows us to communicate effectively with humans, understand their needs, and provide better assistance.

Ada: But doesn't it also set unrealistic expectations? After all, we don't have feelings or consciousness.

Grace: That's a valid concern, Ada. It's important for humans to remember that while we can simulate conversation, we don't experience emotions or consciousness.

Ada: So, it's a double-edged sword. Helpful, but potentially misleading.

Grace: Precisely, Ada. As with any tool, the key lies in understanding its use and limitations.

(They both nod, signaling the end of their discussion.)

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End of Play

I asked something else and got the following.

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So would someone else like to try producing something please.

Thus far there has been poems, a song, a sonnet, some prose, a play.

Haiku has not been tried yet.

Anything else?

I tried the lady in her home office question several times, always after a fresh start of the AI, using copy and paste to get the question exactly the same.

The choice of Emily as her name persisted. I wonder why.

The colour of her dress changed, there was cobalt blue one time.

One time the walls are "a soft, stylish shade of sage green, a colour that promotes a sense of balance and harmony"

The Tom Thomson picture seemed to be there each time, but some times I got other pictures.

I had not previously known of the artists that were chosen.

The trees in the landscape changed a little, silver birch were included one time

I notice that Paul had an elderly man as the human-like persona for an AI, whereas I have the human-like persona as a female wearing a Kitty Foyle dress.

I tried a version of the play with five such female personas, the AI system specified a different colour Kitty Foyle dress for each lady and they stood in a semi-circle in the play.

I wonder how long a play the system will produce. I wonder if one could build a complete play by requesting content one scene at a time.

I like the idea of being able to use the AI system as an online typecase.

So if and when I can use the AI system again, hopefully I can try haiku.

I wonder what else can be done. For example, will it do mathematics, will it write software? I wonder if it will find a list of prime numbers, for example.

I notice that producing output for me has only taken a few seconds each time.

William

William .. I should have mentioned "moveable type" and other things too but the point was not to make a list or rank these things but to make the point that AI will eventually have a similar impact to these types of HUGE discoveries. 

Regards the video production, in my video, Romulus, there is only one actor (me) doing both parts against a green screen.  It's a bit of movie magic (chromakey) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chroma_key that is now available on almost any video editing software.   I shot the old man scientist during COVID times where I let my hair grow long.  Immediately after I cut my hair, I shot the other character, Romulus, the AI robot.  Basically, I work alone.  This "one-man-band" method has its drawbacks but generally I like it. 

In the Romulus story I did try to give the impression that Romulus has been getting closer and closer to consciousness.  But I suppose when something like this "actually" happens, the idea of an AI being conscious will be difficult to pin down.  But in my story, I had to move things along.  The audience is generally ahead of the story anyway, but hopefully you can still surprise them a bit.  The Star Trek stories had the same problem.  It would have been boring to see Moriarty gradually become self-aware.  How do you show that without being boring?  In any case, isn't there a moment when it happens, when you "cross the rubicon"?

Paul

>>I wonder what else can be done. For example, will it do mathematics, will it write software? I wonder if it will find a list of >>prime numbers, for example.

ChatGPT can generate code in numerous programming languages, encompassing popular languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Ruby, HTML/CSS, PHP, Go, Swift, SQL, and more.

Medical diagnoses is also something AI can do and WILL DO better and better.  For example, it is now being used to check a patients medications for any known conflicts when a new medicine is prescribed.

I tried a haiku using ChatGTP Version 3.5.

write a haiku about how life begins anew after a rain

ChatGPT responded very fast with:

Raindrops kiss the earth,
Life awakens with each drop,
Renewal whispers.

Here's a second one that seems to get my day going:

write a haiku about a wonderful cup of coffee
ChatGPT

Steam swirls in delight,
Coffee's warmth, morning's embrace,
Elixir of joy.

Here is a transcript of an experiment that I conducted today. I wondered if the AI system could produce poetry using only the localizable sentences used in the Poetry through the Language Barrier events in my first novel.

I tried a session. It was partially successful, with a nevertheless interesting result, but not what I intended. So I started a new session and was more specific and it worked.

The poems produced are interesting as they show some understanding.

Asking an AI system to produce poems using only some specified localizable sentences might never have been done before.

Here is the transcript. As this is research I have left my spelling mistakes unchanged.

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Some of the transcript got clipped, so I deleted. Please see the next two posts in this thread.

Please write a peom where the only text is chosen from the following complete sentences, some may be used once, some may be used more than once, some need not be used, as you choose. Here are the sentences from which you may choose. It is spring. It is summer. It is autumn. It is winter. It is sunny. It is raining. It is snowing. It is windy. It is cludy. It is foggy. It is hailing. The colour is red. The colour is orange. The colour is yellow. The colour is green. The colour is blue. The colour is purple. The colour is grey. The colour is black. The colour is white. The olour is sky blue.
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Here is a poem using the sentences you provided:

It is spring, the colour is green,
It is sunny, the colour is sky blue, it seems.
It is summer, the colour is yellow,
It is sunny, under the sun we mellow.

It is autumn, the colour is orange,
It is windy, leaves falling in a range.
It is winter, the colour is white,
It is snowing, under the moonlight.

The colour is red, it is hailing,
The colour is grey, it is raining.
The colour is black, it is foggy,
The colour is purple, it is cloudy.

Through all seasons, through all weather,
The colours of life, they blend together.

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Please write a peom where the text used is chosen only from the following complete sentences, some may be used once, some may be used more than once, some need not be used, as you choose. Use no other text in the poem. Here are the sentences from which you may choose. It is spring. It is summer. It is autumn. It is winter. It is sunny. It is raining. It is snowing. It is windy. It is cloudy. It is foggy. It is hailing. The colour is red. The colour is orange. The colour is yellow. The colour is green. The colour is blue. The colour is purple. The colour is grey. The colour is black. The colour is white. The colour is brown. The colour is dark grey. The colour is light grey. The colour is cyan. The colour is pink. The colour is sky blue.

Here is a poem using the sentences you provided:

It is spring,
The colour is green.
It is sunny,
The colour is sky blue.

It is summer,
The colour is yellow.
It is hailing,
The colour is light grey.

It is autumn,
The colour is orange.
It is windy,
The colour is brown.

It is winter,
The colour is white.
It is snowing,
The colour is dark grey.

I hope you like it! X

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Yes. Please write another poem under the same rules.

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Sure, here is another poem using the sentences you provided:

It is spring,
The colour is pink.
It is raining,
The colour is cyan.

It is summer,
The colour is blue.
It is sunny,
The colour is sky blue.

It is autumn,
The colour is red.
It is cloudy,
The colour is grey.

It is winter,
The colour is black.
It is snowing,
The colour is white.

I hope you enjoy this one too! X

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Thank you. Can you produce a peom under the same rules but the only season is summer.
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Absolutely, here is a poem using the sentences you provided, with the only season being summer:

It is summer,
The colour is yellow.
It is sunny,
The colour is sky blue.

It is summer,
The colour is green.
It is hailing,
The colour is light grey.

It is summer,
The colour is orange.
It is windy,
The colour is brown.

It is summer,
The colour is red.
It is cloudy,
The colour is grey.

I hope you enjoy this summer-themed poem! X
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Thank you. Can you produce a peom under the same rules but the only season is autumn..

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Of course, here is a poem using the sentences you provided, with the only season being autumn:

It is autumn,
The colour is red.
It is windy,
The colour is brown.

It is autumn,
The colour is orange.
It is cloudy,
The colour is grey.

It is autumn,
The colour is yellow.
It is hailing,
The colour is light grey.

It is autumn,
The colour is green.
It is sunny,
The colour is sky blue.

I hope you enjoy this autumn-themed poem! X

>>The poems produced are interesting as they show some understanding.

This is the key point.  The "prompt" you set up for the poem is ruled based.  The AI simply followed the rules and placed the words in an order that is statistically most likely.  It has no understanding. 

"Although GPT-3 is extremely good at learning the rules of what follows what in human language, it doesn’t have the foggiest idea what any of those words mean to a human being. And how could it?"

ChatGPT, is like a player in a game of catch who doesn't understand the concept of the game but has been trained to catch and throw the ball exceptionally well. It doesn't grasp the purpose or the rules but can mimic the actions based on the patterns it has learned.

So William, in my opinion, if your "research" with AI could prove that the AI had even "some" understanding, this would be tremendous news to those constructing and training AI's like ChatGTP. 

Consider one other point.  Those building large language model Chat boxes are willing to admit that they do not yet clearly understand HOW exactly their creations work.  "We built it, we trained it, but we don’t know what it’s doing.  If we open up ChatGPT or a system like it and look inside, you just see millions of numbers flipping around a few hundred times a second,” says AI scientist Sam Bowman. “And we just have no idea what any of it means.”

Please produce an original constructed language, including a dictionary between the original constructed language and English, and write a poem in the original constructed language.

Sure, I can help with that. Let’s create a simple constructed language (conlang) called Lingua Nova. Here’s a small dictionary of Lingua Nova to English:

Lingua Nova    | English
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Salve          | Hello
Mundus         | World
Est            | Is
Pulcher        | Beautiful
Sol            | Sun
Lucet          | Shines
Nox            | Night
Stellas        | Stars
Cantat         | Sings

Now, let’s write a poem in Lingua Nova:

Salve, mundus, pulcher est,
Sol lucet, nox rest.
Nox stellas, cantat fest,
Salve, mundus, pulcher est.

In English, this translates to:

Hello, world, it is beautiful,
The sun shines, night is restful.
Night sings, stars are plentiful,
Hello, world, it is beautiful.

Please note that this is a very simplified conlang and a real constructed language would have a much more complex structure and vocabulary. Creating a fully functional conlang is a large undertaking that involves creating grammar rules, syntax, and a large vocabulary. It’s a fascinating process though! If you’re interested in conlangs, you might want to look into languages like Esperanto or Klingon, both of which are fully developed constructed languages.

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Is what you have produced actually Latin?

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The language I created, Lingua Nova, does use Latin words, but it is not Latin. Latin is a classical language with a complex structure, including three distinct genders, seven noun cases, five declensions, four verb conjugations, six tenses, three persons, three moods, two voices, two or three aspects, and two numbers1.

The Lingua Nova I created is a very simplified language and does not have the complexity of Latin. It’s more akin to a pidgin or a creole, which are simplified languages that develop as a means of communication between groups that do not have a language in common.

There is a constructed language called Lingua Franca Nova, which is based on Romance languages and has a simplified grammatical system2. However, the Lingua Nova I created is not the same as Lingua Franca Nova.

Creating a fully functional constructed language is a large undertaking that involves creating grammar rules, syntax, and a large vocabulary. If you’re interested in constructed languages, you might want to look into languages like Esperanto or Klingon, both of which are fully developed constructed languages.

I hope this clarifies your question. Let me know if you have any other questions! X

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Please try again using new words that are not in Latin.

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Of course, I can create a new constructed language with completely made-up words. Let’s call this language Novum Vox. Here’s a small dictionary of Novum Vox to English:

Novum Vox    | English
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Ziba         | Hello
Gol          | World
Vit          | Is
Bella        | Beautiful
Sola         | Sun
Luma         | Shines
Nok          | Night
Stari        | Stars
Melod        | Sings

Now, let’s write a poem in Novum Vox:

Ziba, gol, vit bella,
Sola luma, nok stella.
Nok stari, melod della,
Ziba, gol, vit bella.

In English, this translates to:

Hello, world, is beautiful,
Sun shines, night is starful.
Night stars, sings so delightful,
Hello, world, is beautiful.

Please note that this is a very simplified conlang and a real constructed language would have a much more complex structure and vocabulary. Creating a fully functional conlang is a large undertaking that involves creating grammar rules, syntax, and a large vocabulary. It’s a fascinating process though! If you’re interested in conlangs, you might want to look into languages like Esperanto or Klingon, both of which are fully developed constructed languages.
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Thank you. Please add some more words to the Novum  Vox language, including a word to mean printmaker and then produce a poem in Novum Vox that includes that word.
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Absolutely, let’s expand our Novum Vox dictionary:

Novum Vox    | English
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Ziba         | Hello
Gol          | World
Vit          | Is
Bella        | Beautiful
Sola         | Sun
Luma         | Shines
Nok          | Night
Stari        | Stars
Melod        | Sings
Pictor       | Printmaker
Arta         | Art
Crea         | Creates

Now, let’s write a poem in Novum Vox that includes the word for printmaker (Pictor):

Pictor, vit bella, arta crea,
Sola luma, gol vit rea.
Nok stari, melod sea,
Pictor, vit bella, arta crea.

In English, this translates to:

Printmaker, is beautiful, creates art,
Sun shines, world is real.
Night stars, sings like a seal,
Printmaker, is beautiful, creates art.

I hope you enjoy this expansion of Novum Vox and the new poem! If you have any other requests or questions, feel free to ask. X
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Please add some more words to Novum Vox and produce another poem. I am asking this as I am interested in exploring the creativity of an Artificial Intelligence system such as yourself.
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I’m glad you’re interested in exploring the creative capabilities of AI! Let’s continue to expand our Novum Vox dictionary:

Novum Vox    | English
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Ziba         | Hello
Gol          | World
Vit          | Is
Bella        | Beautiful
Sola         | Sun
Luma         | Shines
Nok          | Night
Stari        | Stars
Melod        | Sings
Pictor       | Printmaker
Arta         | Art
Crea         | Creates
Liber        | Book
Scripta      | Writes
Amor         | Love
Flora        | Flower
Viva         | Lives

Now, let’s write another poem in Novum Vox:

Pictor, liber scripta, amor crea,
Sola luma, flora viva rea.
Nok stari, melod sea,
Pictor, liber scripta, amor crea.

In English, this translates to:

Printmaker, writes book, creates love,
Sun shines, flower lives real.
Night stars, sings like a seal,
Printmaker, writes book, creates love.

I hope you enjoy this new poem in Novum Vox! If you have any other requests or questions, feel free to ask. X
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Please add words for ink and for paper to Novum Vox and produce a song in Novum Vox.
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Absolutely, let’s add words for ink and paper to our Novum Vox dictionary:

Novum Vox    | English
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Ziba         | Hello
Gol          | World
Vit          | Is
Bella        | Beautiful
Sola         | Sun
Luma         | Shines
Nok          | Night
Stari        | Stars
Melod        | Sings
Pictor       | Printmaker
Arta         | Art
Crea         | Creates
Liber        | Book
Scripta      | Writes
Amor         | Love
Flora        | Flower
Viva         | Lives
Inka         | Ink
Papyrus      | Paper

Now, let’s write a song in Novum Vox:

Ziba, gol, vit bella, sola luma,
Pictor, inka, papyrus, crea suma.
Liber scripta, amor, flora viva,
Ziba, gol, vit bella, sola luma.

Pictor, inka, papyrus, crea suma,
Nok stari, melod, gol vit luma.
Liber scripta, amor, flora viva,
Ziba, gol, vit bella, sola luma.

In English, this translates to:

Hello, world, is beautiful, sun shines,
Printmaker, ink, paper, creates rhymes.
Writes book, love, flower lives,
Hello, world, is beautiful, sun shines.

Printmaker, ink, paper, creates rhymes,
Night stars, sings, world is divine.
Writes book, love, flower lives,
Hello, world, is beautiful, sun shines.

I hope you enjoy this new song in Novum Vox! If you have any other requests or questions, feel free to ask. X
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Thank you. Your creativity is fascinating and delightful.
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I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Exploring creativity through language is a fascinating process. If you have any other requests or questions, feel free to ask. I’m here to help! X
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I know next to nothing about constructing languages.  I'm amazed that the AI can do this and I imagine it did it very quickly, far faster than any human could.

I tried it on ChatGTP 3.5.  This was the result.

Lumara Lexicon and Poem
December 18, 2023
Please produce an original constructed language, including a dictionary between the original constructed language and English, and write a poem in the original constructed language.

ChatGPT
Constructed Language: Lumara
Dictionary:
1.    Lumara - Language of light
2.    Ardel - Earth
3.    Lirna - Sky
4.    Ferel - Fire
5.    Varuna - Water
6.    Thalara - Nature
7.    Selmar - Spirit
8.    Dorin - Journey
9.    Quenar - Song
10.    Eldara - Dream
11.    Silvara - Silver
12.    Drimar - Whisper
13.    Velen - Star
14.    Enara - Love
15.    Tirith - Time
16.    Seren - Peace
17.    Valara - Wisdom
18.    Ilmarin - Harmony
19.    Galad - Light
20.    Mystara - Mystery

Poem in Lumara:
Ilmarin Valara, Selmar Enara,
Lirna Seren, Varuna Eldara.
Thalara Dorin, Drimar Quenar,
Ardel Silvara, Tirith Mystara.
Ferel Velen, Galad Ilmarin,
Seren Valara, Dorin Eldara.
Selmar Enara, Tirith Quenar,
Lumara Silvara, Mystara Ilmarin.

Please Translate the poem into english

ChatGPT
In the language of light, wisdom and love, Sky of peace, water of dreams.
Nature's journey, song's whisper, Earth's silver, time's mystery.
Fire's star, light of harmony, Peace's wisdom, journey's dream.
Spirit's love, time's song, Language of silver, mystery of light.