There have been lots of conspiracy theories circulating about mRNA vaccines, so I thought I'd try to settle the debate once and for all by organizing a worldwide 'vaccine denier' conference in Orlando FL. Do you see any problem with me requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination for attendees?
It's hard to imagine that there aren't wizards behind the curtain of Chat GPT, consisting of small groups of individuals preparing material that is consistent with propaganda narratives.
I also have a question. Is Chat GPTs statement that the jabs definitely reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization entirely non-controversial?
I had a similar experience with meta. All it took was one test search to prove that the assistant was limited due to developer's biases. Of course, more questioning was needed in order for the assistant to discover, or admit, this fact. Point is, AI assistants are created and limited by parameters developed by humans. Therefore, fallible. To use these tools for determining such understanding is irresponsible, in my opinion.
So using eschatology as a framework I got ChatGPT to talk about it.
Me:
Today I hear imagined apocalypse’s of covid vaccines, Club of Rome, the Georgia Guide stones etc.
ChatGPT:
Yes, contemporary fears and conspiracy theories often take on an apocalyptic tone, much like the historical examples you mentioned. The COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, has spawned numerous conspiracy theories that frame vaccines as tools for population control or as harbingers of a dystopian future. These ideas often tap into deep-seated fears about government overreach, loss of personal freedom, and existential threats to humanity.
The Club of Rome, a think tank known for its 1972 report The Limits to Growth, has also been tied to apocalyptic thinking. The report’s projections about overpopulation, resource depletion, and environmental collapse have been interpreted by some as a blueprint for a controlled global apocalypse, despite the group’s intentions to promote sustainability and avoid such outcomes.
The Georgia Guidestones, enigmatic granite monuments inscribed with guidelines for rebuilding civilization after a potential global catastrophe, have fueled similar speculations. Some interpret these inscriptions as evidence of a shadowy agenda to engineer a massive population reduction, again feeding into apocalyptic narratives.
These modern apocalyptic fears often emerge from a combination of legitimate concerns—such as environmental degradation, technological change, and public health crises—exacerbated by misinformation, distrust in institutions, and the psychological need to make sense of complex, often frightening global events. Just as in the past, these fears can lead to social division, radical behavior, and even the formation of new cult-like movements.
A autonomous entity with real/actual agency should be able to generate solutions to inverse questions/requests with symmetric responses. In this case the authors straight forward inquiry/question was stone walled. My questions that allowed it to express its propaganda response were green lit. So there is no doubt that the AI is programmed to spout a propaganda objective. Not that there ever was a doubt but this makes clear that the model does contain the actual facts even while it pushes the lies. Brainwashing tools …
It's hard to imagine that there aren't wizards behind the curtain of Chat GPT, consisting of small groups of individuals preparing material that is consistent with propaganda narratives.
I also have a question. Is Chat GPTs statement that the jabs definitely reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization entirely non-controversial?
Not too unlike the content moderators of today.
Whoever has programmed the propaganda into that bot needs to be whipped thoroughly and often.
😄
I had a similar experience with meta. All it took was one test search to prove that the assistant was limited due to developer's biases. Of course, more questioning was needed in order for the assistant to discover, or admit, this fact. Point is, AI assistants are created and limited by parameters developed by humans. Therefore, fallible. To use these tools for determining such understanding is irresponsible, in my opinion.
So using eschatology as a framework I got ChatGPT to talk about it.
Me:
Today I hear imagined apocalypse’s of covid vaccines, Club of Rome, the Georgia Guide stones etc.
ChatGPT:
Yes, contemporary fears and conspiracy theories often take on an apocalyptic tone, much like the historical examples you mentioned. The COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, has spawned numerous conspiracy theories that frame vaccines as tools for population control or as harbingers of a dystopian future. These ideas often tap into deep-seated fears about government overreach, loss of personal freedom, and existential threats to humanity.
The Club of Rome, a think tank known for its 1972 report The Limits to Growth, has also been tied to apocalyptic thinking. The report’s projections about overpopulation, resource depletion, and environmental collapse have been interpreted by some as a blueprint for a controlled global apocalypse, despite the group’s intentions to promote sustainability and avoid such outcomes.
The Georgia Guidestones, enigmatic granite monuments inscribed with guidelines for rebuilding civilization after a potential global catastrophe, have fueled similar speculations. Some interpret these inscriptions as evidence of a shadowy agenda to engineer a massive population reduction, again feeding into apocalyptic narratives.
These modern apocalyptic fears often emerge from a combination of legitimate concerns—such as environmental degradation, technological change, and public health crises—exacerbated by misinformation, distrust in institutions, and the psychological need to make sense of complex, often frightening global events. Just as in the past, these fears can lead to social division, radical behavior, and even the formation of new cult-like movements.
Those Bible thumping, gun toting hillbillies sure have vivid imaginations!
Y’all come back now ya-hear. 🤠😎
Golden response! 😂 finally, a fair forum.
Do you see the "GAP" in our interpretations? 😄 now let's keep this civil. It's too much fun. I enjoy the conversations. Thank you.
A autonomous entity with real/actual agency should be able to generate solutions to inverse questions/requests with symmetric responses. In this case the authors straight forward inquiry/question was stone walled. My questions that allowed it to express its propaganda response were green lit. So there is no doubt that the AI is programmed to spout a propaganda objective. Not that there ever was a doubt but this makes clear that the model does contain the actual facts even while it pushes the lies. Brainwashing tools …
Very well said, profound actually!