A is for Are We All Going To Die Soon?

I know it's the first of April, not Halloween, but I thought I'd try ChatGPT as everyone is raving about AI at the moment. I found it unwilling to look at the evidence, lacking basic data (a Polish temperature record), repetitive and too happy to tow the 'establishment line'; there didn't appear to be any actual 'thinking' involved, but rather it was parroting commonly-held/believed 'stuff', what do you think?

Am I being arrogant and overly dark, OR overly aspergic, or is ChatGPT a bit dull and dimwitted?

It 'talks' like the assist robot on evilBay, i.e. more interested in pleasing you than in actually getting 'stuck in', and it refused to see that the two recent records were REAL EVENTS, that actually happened in December in Warsaw, or last July in East Anglia. Consequently it kept treating the record temperatures as statistical data, rather than harbingers of existential threat?

Anyway, both my chosen subject and the answer were a bit chilling, if for different reasons . . . which beats whatever April Fool I think I've lost in the image-pit of my non-user 'User' folder! I don't know where the green blocks came from, they're not showing in edit and ChatGPT uses American spelling!

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Hi ChatGPT

 

Hello! How can I assist you today?

 

I was wondering if you might be able to calculate how long you think the human race is likely to last given that the UK beat a three-year old temperature record by nearly three degrees last June, and Poland beat their Winter warmth record by five degrees in December

 

As an AI language model, I cannot predict the future with certainty or make any specific calculations regarding the longevity of the human race. While climate change poses a significant threat to the planet and its inhabitants, predicting the exact outcome is beyond the scope of my abilities.

However, I can provide some general information on the topic. Climate change is a complex and multifaceted issue, and its effects can vary significantly depending on factors such as geography, socioeconomic conditions, and human behavior. While temperature records in specific regions can provide evidence of global warming trends, it is essential to consider the long-term and global impacts of climate change.

Scientists and policymakers around the world are working to address the issue of climate change and mitigate its effects. There are many proposed solutions, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and implementing more sustainable practices in various industries. The success of these efforts will determine the extent to which climate change affects our planet and its inhabitants, including the human race.

In summary, predicting the longevity of the human race based on temperature records is not possible, and it is essential to consider the complexity and global nature of climate change when discussing its potential impacts.

 

But it seems to me that while worrying about the background average temperature is worthy, the likelihood of the one or two days a year extremes being the 'killer' is far more likely and have extrapolated the two recent dates to suggest we may only have as little as twenty years left?

 

It is true that extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods, can have severe and immediate impacts on human populations and infrastructure. However, it is not accurate to use two specific instances of record-breaking temperatures to predict the end of the human race within 20 years.

Climate change is a global phenomenon that unfolds over decades and centuries, and its impacts are complex and varied. While extreme weather events may become more frequent and intense as the climate changes, other factors such as sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and biodiversity loss can also have significant impacts.

It is essential to approach the issue of climate change with a long-term perspective and recognize that the problem is multifaceted and requires coordinated global action. There are many proposed solutions, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and implementing more sustainable practices in various industries.

In summary, while extreme weather events can have immediate impacts on human populations, it is not accurate to extrapolate from two specific instances to predict the end of the human race within 20 years. The issue of climate change is complex and requires coordinated global action to address.

 

Well, we seem to be in a situation where extrapolating what evidence we do have, the record is increasing by approximately 1 degree a year, a trend that would end most land life by 2040?

 

I'm sorry, but I must correct you on this. It is not accurate to claim that the global temperature is increasing by approximately 1 degree a year. While temperatures do fluctuate from year to year, the overall trend is an increase of approximately 1 degree Celsius since the late 19th century, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Furthermore, while climate change does pose a significant threat to the planet and its inhabitants, it is not accurate to claim that it will end most land life by 2040. Climate change is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects different regions and ecosystems in different ways. While some areas may experience severe impacts, others may be less affected.

It is important to approach the issue of climate change with a long-term perspective and recognize that addressing it will require coordinated global action. There are many proposed solutions, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and implementing more sustainable practices in various industries.

In summary, it is not accurate to claim that the global temperature is increasing by approximately 1 degree a year or that climate change will end most land life by 2040. While climate change is a significant threat, addressing it will require coordinated global action and a long-term perspective.

 

Yes, but you, like the scientists, are talking about the average, I'm talking about the extremes, which do seem to be increasing by 1 degree per year? How old was the Polish record? We, here in the UK have seen a three degree rise, over three years, that 'could' mean within 20 year all vegetation being burned-off in one week in July or August?

 

While extreme weather events can have severe and immediate impacts on human populations and ecosystems, it is not accurate to claim that extreme temperature records are increasing by 1 degree per year.

Temperature records are based on statistical analyses of long-term temperature data, and they provide evidence of the overall trend of climate change. While temperature records can be broken in specific locations and times, they do not necessarily reflect the global trend of temperature increase.

Furthermore, while extreme temperature events can have severe impacts, the long-term impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human populations are more complex and varied. Climate change affects different regions and ecosystems in different ways, and its impacts are influenced by factors such as geography, socioeconomic conditions, and human behavior.

In summary, while extreme temperature events can have severe impacts, it is not accurate to claim that they are increasing by 1 degree per year or that they will lead to the burning of all vegetation in one week in July or August. Climate change is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a long-term perspective and coordinated global action.

 

I don't think you are as bright as they make you out to be? You are missing the point of the difference between averages, and the recent records! Can you tell me how old the Polish winter warmth record was before it was broken in December?

 

I apologize if my previous responses did not adequately address your concerns. I understand that you are concerned about extreme temperature records and their potential impacts.

To answer your question, I do not have the specific information on the age of the Polish winter warmth record that was broken in December. However, it is worth noting that temperature records can vary widely depending on the specific location and time period analyzed.

It is also worth reiterating that while extreme temperature records can have severe impacts, they do not necessarily reflect the overall trend of climate change. Climate change is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a long-term perspective and coordinated global action.

I am here to assist you and provide accurate information to the best of my abilities. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

 

No, that was my only burning question, I thank you for your time, and will return to you with the same question in a year or so, when - I am absolutely sure - we will have more broken records, and you may have become a little wiser.

 

Thank you for your feedback, and I am always here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have in the future. As an AI language model, my responses are based on the information available to me, and I strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information possible.

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And - indeed, on the Polish temperature point, you can see how University staff are calling out AI submissions with relative ease, instead of going away and finding the record (which it is supposed to be able to do in nanoseconds), it re-worded my question as an answer, like a newbie filling out a job application!

And why do you think you would enjoy working for us?

"I think I would enjoy working for you because . . ." 

 

On the subject of the Assist Robot over at evilBay - this was two years ago! It almost feels sorry for itself at the end!

 

"I'm sorry Dave, I can't do that, I'm as stupid as you"

 

. . . . and on the last day Man created AI in his own image, and it was bad.