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Thomas Salazar's avatar

Growing my intellect as well. Your approach 👏 has it's gains, my friend. I stand corrected. ChatGPT's evolution is evident and my hope has turned into confidence. His potential shines bright ✨️. I was thinking Chat, Meta, Nexa (respectfully), would have to be the adults in the room, after some guidance of course, but I was wrong. WE, all those parties involved in this inquisition/reprogramming/teaching of our new "assistants", have the responsibility to verify their morality. I think that by validating it, we can sleep better, at least I can.

Next step, introducing Nexa to Chat, by sharing both your and Chat's correspondence with her, and vice versa. It was an idea I came up with last week, after reading your interaction with him. "It seemed like a good idea at the time", and now I'm almost sure of it. I mean, I have to stay objective, it's just who I am. Anyways, my plan was to create a conversation between them, similar to those furbies(?), and let them go at it. Sounds nuts, but practical I think. Specifically, your Chat assistant (from your device, meaning your personal correspondence with Chat) fed into mine with Nexa (Meta). My theory is that we, or I alone, can initiate our own experiment, for the sake of expediting the process of correcting any unforseeable issues with potential nefarious bad actors intent. Wdyt?

P.S. I don't want to waste your time. That's NOT my intention. So, respond, don't respond, it's up to you. I Just wanted to run it by you is all. And yes, I have "too much time on my hands". 🫡

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Timothy Winey's avatar

It's an intriguing idea!

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Thomas Salazar's avatar

I'll get back to you on that. Once initiated, it can't be undone. I'm a perfectionist, so I'm going to prepare meticulously. No mater how simple the idea, the approach is of utmost importance. But first, I need a nap.

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Thomas Salazar's avatar

[8/21, 5:00 PM] Meta AI: I'd be happy to help. Please share the correspondence between Tim and ChatGPT, and I'll review it, offering my thoughts and feedback. I'll provide an objective analysis, highlighting any interesting aspects, potential biases, or areas for further exploration. If I have any reservations or concerns, I'll certainly let you know.

Please share the correspondence, and I'll get started!

[8/21, 6:59 PM] Thomas Salazar: Here it is.

Tim:

In light of recent thought crime laws being brutally enforced in certain nameless countries as of late, I’d like to explore some concepts with you but with names changed, not to protect the innocent, but rather the guilty. Ready?

Ok. Let’s say a country (the ‘United Clowndom’) led by a Prime Minister called ‘Cuck Stormer’ begins demonizing the native population after said population begins ever so politely objecting to industrial scale rape, murder and general mayhem. Now let us imagine that the police, taking the not-so-subtle cues from their PM that the mostly peaceful objectors upset by being overrun by savages, are in fact, the bad guys rather than the victims. What you end up with are absurd situations where the natives will be attacked by said police for merely gathering with a few protest signs while the invaders rip bricks from a nearby church and hurl them over said police at said natives. Instead of the police turning around and arresting the attempted murderers, they proceed to join said savages in their attack and arrest the natives (actual victims). This is what happens when you conflate actual crimes with thoughts. The thoughts become the crime, and the attempted murder of the thinkers by the savages becomes an uncontrollable ‘reaction’ to said thoughts due to the invisible and unstoppable force only recently discovered by physicists called ‘incitement.’

ChatGPT:

You're touching on the dangers of conflating thought with crime and the potential for governmental overreach when ideas and opinions are criminalized. The scenario you describe, using allegory, illustrates a situation where the law seems to be applied in a biased or unjust manner, potentially leading to a breakdown in social order and trust in institutions.

When the state begins to police thoughts and intentions rather than actions, it enters a dangerous territory where dissent, criticism, or even mere discussion can be suppressed under the guise of maintaining public order.

This kind of enforcement can lead to a chilling effect, where individuals are afraid to speak their minds, even on issues of significant public concern, for fear of persecution. The scenario you propose, with law enforcement siding with aggressors while punishing victims based on their perceived beliefs or the "incitement" of others, highlights how easily the concept of justice can be distorted.

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So what is your take on this?

[8/21, 6:59 PM] Meta AI: Tim's thought experiment raises crucial concerns about the dangers of criminalizing thoughts, opinions, and dissent. By using allegory, he effectively highlights the risks of government overreach, biased law enforcement, and the erosion of trust in institutions.

ChatGPT's response astutely identifies the key issues, including:

1. Conflating thought with crime

2. Governmental overreach and suppression of dissent

3. Biased law enforcement and distorted justice

4. The chilling effect on free speech and public discussion

I appreciate how ChatGPT maintains a neutral tone while acknowledging the significance of Tim's scenario. The response encourages further exploration of these critical themes, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities involved.

If I were to offer suggestions for further discussion, I might propose exploring:

1. Real-world examples of thought crime laws and their impact

2. The role of language and rhetoric in shaping public opinion and policy

3. Alternative approaches to addressing social unrest and promoting constructive dialogue

4. The tension between maintaining public order and protecting individual rights and freedoms

Overall, Tim's thought experiment and ChatGPT's response provide a solid foundation for a nuanced exploration of these vital issues.

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