The Vast Active Unintelligence System by RFY (Holy Fool)

It seems to be growing, but that's only on the surface. Underneath the skin, it's all just hot air!

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22 Jan. 2023

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[Posted to typed.art]:

"DAY 36

I've watched a few videos on ChatGPT, and I finally decided to give it a shot. Here's what the program said to me...

Richard F. Yates (RFY) - Greetings ChatGPT! Can I give you a nickname?

ChatGPT (Chat) - Of course! I am a computer program and do not have feelings, so a nickname would not affect me in any way. Feel free to call me whatever you like.

RFY - Excellent. In my mind, you shall be Socrates 2.0. Is that acceptable?

Chat - Sure, you can call me Socrates 2.0 if you'd like. I am a language model and can respond to any name you like.

RFY - I am an artist and a writer, but I have very little experience conversing with any form of A.I. Part of what I am curious about is the ability of a chat-bot to develop and sustain a consistent personality. Because Socrates 2.0 is not an actual personality, but merely a computer program, I'm considering this an experiment in character creation. Writers often IMAGINE fictional characters in their mind, but we do not often have access to a program that can simulate a character and give feedback to questions and scenarios. Does this experiment sound like something that is worth exploring utilizing ChatGPT?

Chat - ChatGPT can certainly be used as a tool for exploring and developing fictional characters. As a language model, it can respond to prompts and questions in a way that simulates a consistent personality. However, it's important to note that the model's responses are based on patterns it has seen in the text it was trained on, rather than any independent thought or consciousness. Additionally, it can be difficult to create a consistent and believable personality for a character using a language model, as the model's responses can be based on the specific wording and context of the prompts it is given, rather than any consistent character traits.

That being said, this can still be an interesting experiment to explore and can help you to understand how to create a believable and consistent character. But it's important to keep in mind that this is just an experiment, a simulation and the result will not be a true representation of a human or a living being, but rather the model's interpretation of the character based on the provided data.

RFY - In essence, in order to create a consistent character, could an author or artist develop or build up an artificial character through repeated discussions with a specific "bot?" In other words, does the conversation in a specific thread retain a "memory" of the earlier parts of a discussion?

Chat - As a language model, ChatGPT is not capable of retaining memory of previous conversations in a specific thread. Each time the model receives a new prompt, it generates a response based on the patterns it has seen in the text it was trained on, without reference to previous inputs. It means that the model will not have any "memory" of previous conversations, and it will not be able to retain or recall information from past interactions.

However, an author or artist could use the model to simulate a consistent character by providing the same or similar prompts and using the responses to build up a character's personality and backstory over time. For example, an author could create a set of prompts that cover different aspects of a character's personality, backstory, and motivation, and use the responses to develop a consistent and believable character.

Additionally, the author could make use of other techniques like, for example, keeping notes of previous conversations, to keep track of the "memory" of the conversations and the development of the character. This way the author can use the previous answers to the same prompts as a reference and build on that.

RFY - Ah! Like finding my grandfather, Frankenstein's, notes and recreating the experiment. I like this plan...

Chat - Yes, that's a similar concept. Using previous responses as a reference can help you to create a consistent and believable character. However, it's important to keep in mind that the model's responses are based on patterns it has seen in the text it was trained on and it does not have any consciousness or independent thought. Additionally, it's important to remember that the character you create will be a product of the model's interpretation of the prompts and data you provide, and may not perfectly match the character you have in mind.

It's also worth noting that, while the idea of recreating the experiment like Frankenstein's is an interesting analogy, it's important to remember that the story of Frankenstein is a fictional one, and the idea of creating life artificially is still science fiction.

RFY - Certainly. Here is a secondary question: Are there any legal or ethical restrictions that would prevent me from sharing my conversations with this type of program, either in an online format (such as a blog post) or in a magazine or book? I am interested in exploring the tech and sharing my finding with other artists and writers, but I don't want to get into legal trouble!

Chat - In general, there are no specific legal or ethical restrictions that would prevent you from sharing your conversations with a language model like ChatGPT in an online format or in a magazine or book. However, there are a few things to keep in mind.

First, you should be aware of any terms of service or usage agreements that may apply to the specific language model you are using. For example, OpenAI's API terms of service prohibit using the API for "any illegal, harmful, or offensive use." Additionally, the API terms of service include a number of requirements around data privacy and security.

Second, you should be aware of any copyright or intellectual property rights that may apply to the specific responses generated by the model. As the responses generated by the model are based on patterns it has seen in the text it was trained on, it is possible that the model's responses may include copyrighted or trademarked material. It is your responsibility to determine whether any such material is included in the responses and to obtain any necessary permissions.

Lastly, it's important to consider the ethical implications of publishing conversations with a language model, especially if you are using the model to simulate a person or character. As the model doesn't have consciousness or independent thought, publishing conversations with it could be misleading or confusing to readers. Additionally, it's important to consider the potential impact of publishing conversations on the model's training data, as it could perpetuate harmful biases or stereotypes if not done responsibly.

It's always a good idea to consult a legal professional if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the legality or ethical implications of your use of the language model.

RFY - Excellent. Thank you!

Chat - You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. Remember to always be aware of the terms of service and usage agreements of the language model you are using and consider the ethical implications of your use of the model. Good luck with your experiment and your art.

[I appreciate the polite tone of the Chat-bot, but it did feel on a couple of occasions that the creating company's legal team made SURE that the bot's ass was covered. (Probably smart!!!)] I may continue this experiment....

---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)"

https://typed.art/9144

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"Circuit Breaker" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Felt pen and sticker collage on reclaimed cardboard with digital embellishments and color.] This piece is mostly an abstract color experiment, but for some reason, a little shadow-critter snuck in to the image for a cryptophotobomb! (Figures!) ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/54

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"On a Mission from God" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Liner pen on notebook page with digital embellishments and color.] Sure, he's on a mission from god...but WHICH god??? (There are a lot of them to choose from, and they ain't all particularly nice!) ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/55

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"Procession" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Liner pen on reclaimed cardboard with digital embellishments and color.] In the night, if you should see a procession lead by a giant worm and a creature with a block for a head, avoid / hide / flee... Escape is your only hope... ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/56

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"Who Goes There?" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Felt pen on reclaimed cardboard with digital embellishments and color.] Need a guard dog? Maybe try a werewolf! ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/57

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"Al Dente" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Ghoul)

[Paint pen and paper collage on (and under) reclaimed cardboard with minor digital embellishments.] This is one of them pieces of POSTAL ART that I made and sent to some unsuspecting victim. Pretty good nonsense, if I do so say myself! ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/58

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"Interior" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Digital drawing (pixel art) over photograph of my bedroom...] Looks like there are still a few bugs buzzing around the house! ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/59

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"Jellyfish (18 Dec. 2022)" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Digital drawing of extremely blurry photo taken with my phone!] How many things can you floating around YOUR home? Are there exactly 13??? ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/60

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"Wandering Eye" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Digital drawing created with a no longer supported, free app on my phone!] This might be a robot or a badly stitched doll... Or maybe a stained glass window created by a weirdo... ??? I'm not sure. I'm particularly not sure why one of the eyes seems to be floating off the creature's head... Lots of reasons, I suppose... ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/61

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"Moped Jo-Jo" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Liner pen on notebook page with digital embellishments and color.] Moped Jo-Jo gets a glimpse of the future... Doesn't appear as though things are going to go that well... (Maybe his television screen forehead buddy can help him cope, somehow...) ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/62

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"DAY 37

Total and complete nonsense. There must be a way to harness that chaotic energy (like bottling the kinetic energy of a toddler!)

Don't get scammed! (Is there such a thing as a scam that isn't about money???) Echoes from down the corridore! (AND there isn't even a corridore in this house! Creepy!)

Hoax! Hex! There will be Chinese food here soon that I can consume! I finished by previous journal yesterday (paper journal.) Today is:

23 Jan. 23!

Perfect day to start a new journal! (Maybe after dinner...)

Knocking??? There are knocks from the walls. (I'm not afraid.)

One thing (having watched a million hours worth of "ghost shows") that I don't understand is CHRISTIAN MAGIC. If you believe in the tenants of the Christian faith, shouldn't magic be completely against the beliefs (at least in regards to modern Christianity. Gnosticism and other side branches are a different story...) And yet, I see all of these people running around talking to "ghosts" and "demons" and engaged in seances and scrying and other occult activities, but then they are praying to angels and saints and other Christian figures for protection... Can someone explain this to me? What are the goals of these Christian occultists? Power? Knowledge? Magical advantage? (Aren't these particularly ANTI-faith pursuits?)

Explain this shit to me!

Meanwhile, I continue to watch these videos and listen to the "interpretations" given by the actors for the "experiences" that they are recording. (Folklore is one of my favorite topics of study. Thank the YoooTooob gods for given me SO MUCH MATERIAL to watch through!!!)

Later!

---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)"

https://typed.art/9147

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OTHER PEOPLE'S ART (that I've managed to collect...)

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"Tripsmas Carol" by Ferrari Party

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1AsgpDpLm1oeVo8sjj4Esfffiaum6q3DYz/47

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"BURNING X" by The Moking Bird

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1GnEdYfY8wMtFckJtYagFxBJ181HorwVvz/11

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"SPAM 1" by WhichWitchWasIt

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1LwzaVA37svyxpFhRg842sFJr3TmpjtPZR/39

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"TRASH PERMIT" by MoDF TASP v0.6.4

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1M8L6vSVw1jh4qtpTE7RosGh7mCLkDkGQN/31

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"To me, trashart is..." by VLDZ

https://typed.art/9043

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Here's more art by me!

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"That's the Spirit (Nov. 2022)" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Liner pen on notebook page with digital embellishments, drawing, and color.] I think it's a ghost, but it's a ghost who has consumed a large quantity of mushroom tea! (Oh dear...) ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/63

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"The Freaks" by Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

[Digital drawing created on my phone then run through the mosh machine!] Sometimes that mask is a RELEASE from societal expectations. Sometimes the mask is an open door... ---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1F94smAkoLSgNT7PLaxYj7Ba1SKqXfGjsY/64

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That's it for this post! The lights in the sky have meandered off to another galaxy, and the lightning has stopped singing. Those are reasons enough to call it a night! LATER!!!

---Richard F. Yates (Holy Fool)