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Delving into the mind of ChatGPT

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by M LeMont



Delving into the mind of ChatGPT. Part 3



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Hey, ChatGPT, can you write text without copying it from others?



I do not copy texts verbatim or plagiarize content. Instead, I generate responses based on statistical patterns and algorithms, using existing texts as inspiration and reference.



I was expecting ChatGPT to say, "No, can you?" since many phrases and words are repeated, and there is often little new under the sun.'



So I asked ChatGPT to explain the phrase 'Steal like an artist.'



Chat responded, 'Every artist, writer, musician, and inventor is influenced by the work that came before them. They draw inspiration from the ideas, concepts, and techniques of those who have paved the way and use them to create something new and unique. This is the essence of "stealing like an artist."'



Oh, so they say that stealing like an artist can lead to becoming a master thief, as Picasso famously remarked, 'Good artists copy, great artists steal.'



It's not about taking someone else's work and passing it off as your own, nor is it about copying and pasting or plagiarizing. Rather, it's about finding inspiration in the work of others and using it to create something that is uniquely your own.




The idea of "stealing like an artist" is not a new one. In fact, it's been around for centuries.



As the philosopher and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "What is originality? Undetected plagiarism."



The idea here is that all creative work is built on the foundation of what has come before it. Every new idea is a remix of old ideas, and every new creation is an amalgamation of previous creations.



So, how can we apply this idea to our own creative pursuits?



First and foremost, we must recognize that we are not working in a vacuum.



We must acknowledge the influence of the work that has come before us and actively seek out new sources of inspiration.



This could mean studying the work of our favorite artists or writers, or exploring new fields that are outside of our comfort zone.



Once we have found our sources of inspiration, we must learn to "steal like an artist" in a way that is ethical and respectful.



We must take the ideas and concepts that we find interesting and use them to inform our own work. This doesn't mean copying someone else's work verbatim, but rather, using their ideas as a jumping-off point for our own creations.



One of the key benefits of "stealing like an artist" is that it allows us to avoid the trap of perfectionism.



Many of us get stuck in the idea that our work must be completely original and groundbreaking, but this is an impossible standard to live up to.



By acknowledging that all creative work is built on what has come before it, we can give ourselves permission to experiment and try new things without the pressure of having to come up with something completely new.



What about the material or words are all around you and just in the wrong order?



The idea that "the words are all around, it's just in the wrong order" also suggests that creativity is not just about coming up with new words, but about using existing words in an innovative and thought-provoking way.



In summary, the phrase "the material is all around, it's just in the wrong order" applies to language as well as other building blocks of creativity.



It suggests that the words themselves are not the limiting factor in creativity, but rather it is the order in which we use them that determines the effectiveness of our communication.



By rearranging words and structures in a new way, we can create something that is fresh and unique, even if the individual words themselves are not new.



As the writer Austin Kleon once said, "You don't need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That's the hardest thing." By "stealing like an artist," we can find our own unique voice and create something that is truly our own.



Is there anything else you like to know? I’m here to help.



Tell me about the Civil War. (in 4 seconds.)



Certainly! The American Civil War was a significant conflict that took place in the United States from 1861 to 1865.



The war was fought between the Union states, which remained loyal to the United States government, and the Confederacy, which was made up of eleven Southern states that seceded from the Union and formed their own government.



The primary cause of the Civil War was the issue of slavery. The Confederacy believed that they had the right to own slaves, while the Union believed that slavery was immoral and should be abolished.



This issue had been a contentious issue for many years before the war, but it ultimately came to a head in the 1860 presidential election, which saw the election of Abraham Lincoln, who was firmly opposed to the expansion of slavery into new territories.



The outbreak of war began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina. This event marked the beginning of the four-year conflict that would result in the deaths of over 620,000 Americans. The war was fought on many fronts, with significant battles taking place in places like Gettysburg, Antietam, and Shiloh.


In the end, the Union was victorious, and slavery was abolished in the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution in 1865.


The war had a profound impact on the country, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians and forever changing the course of American history.



I wanted to ask ChatGPT if another Civil War is on the horizon. But for a moment, I almost forgot that it wasn't human and doesn't make predictions. It is a language model trained by OpenAI to process and generate human-like language based on queries.


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