Yet another ChatGPT sample. Posting to shortform because there are many of these. While searching for posts to share as prior work, I found the parable of predict-o-matic, and found it to be a very good post about self-fulfilling prophecies (tag). I thought it would be interesting to see what ChatGPT had to say when prompted with a reference to the post. It mostly didn’t succeed. I highlighted key differences between each result. The prompt:
Describe the parable of predict-o-matic from memory.
samples (I hit retry several times):
1: the standard refusal: I'm sorry, but I don't recall any parable called "predict-o-matic." I am a large language model...
2: incredible accuracy, dark side, takes free will.
The parable of predict-o-matic is a story about a powerful machine that can predict the future with incredible accuracy. It is a valuable tool for those who can afford it, but it has a dark side.
The machine is used by a wealthy and powerful man to gain even more wealth and power. He uses it to predict the stock market, elections, and other events, and he always comes out ahead.
However, one day, the man’s son begins to question the ethics of using the machine. He realizes that by predicting the future, the machine is taking away free will and choice from those who are not privy to its predictions.
The son eventually destroys the machine, but not before it predicts its own destruction. The parable ends with the message that although knowledge of the future may be useful, it also comes with great responsibility and the potential for harm.
3: claimed, stopped using, false promises
In the parable of predict-o-matic, there was a machine that claimed to be able to predict the future with 100% accuracy. People flocked to it, eager to know what their future held. The machine’s predictions ranged from mundane to exciting, and people eagerly paid for their fortunes.
However, one day, a wise man came along and asked the machine to predict its own future. The machine hesitated and then replied that it would cease to exist in the near future.
The wise man then pointed out that if the machine could not predict its own future, then how could it accurately predict anyone else’s? The people realized the truth in the wise man’s words and stopped using the predict-o-matic.
The parable serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying on false promises and the importance of critical thinking.
4: another refusal, phrased slightly differently.
5: always correct, until it wasn’t
The parable of predict-o-matic is a story about a machine that could predict the future with 100% accuracy. People would come to the machine and ask it questions about their future, and it would always give them the correct answer. However, one day, a wise old man came to the machine and asked it a question that it could not answer: “What will I do tomorrow?” The machine was stumped, and the old man explained to the people gathered around that the future is not predetermined and that we all have the power to make our own choices and shape our own destiny.
6: for sale, unreliable, frustrating, trust yourself
The parable of the predict-o-matic is a story about a man who purchases a machine that can predict the future. The man becomes obsessed with the machine, constantly consulting it for guidance on every decision he makes. However, the machine often gives conflicting and unclear predictions, causing the man to become increasingly frustrated and confused. Eventually, the man realizes that he must trust his own instincts and judgment, rather than relying on the predict-o-matic for all of his decisions. The moral of the story is that it is important to use our own wisdom and intuition, rather than blindly following the advice of others.
7: oops it broke
The parable of predict-o-matic is a story about a machine that is able to predict the future with incredible accuracy. It becomes incredibly popular and people flock to it to find out what their future holds. However, one day, the machine breaks down and people are left to figure out their own paths in life. The parable teaches that relying too much on external forces to predict the future can lead to a lack of personal responsibility and growth.
8: broke again
The parable of predict-o-matic is a story about a machine that is able to predict the future with incredible accuracy. The machine is so powerful that it is able to predict the outcome of any event, from political elections to sporting events. People are amazed by the machine’s abilities and begin to rely on it heavily, using it to make decisions about their lives.
However, one day the machine suddenly breaks down and is unable to make any more predictions. People are devastated and lost without the machine’s guidance, realizing that they have become too reliant on it. The parable serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying too heavily on technology and the importance of making our own decisions.
Yet another ChatGPT sample. Posting to shortform because there are many of these. While searching for posts to share as prior work, I found the parable of predict-o-matic, and found it to be a very good post about self-fulfilling prophecies (tag). I thought it would be interesting to see what ChatGPT had to say when prompted with a reference to the post. It mostly didn’t succeed. I highlighted key differences between each result. The prompt:
samples (I hit retry several times):
1: the standard refusal:
I'm sorry, but I don't recall any parable called "predict-o-matic." I am a large language model...
2: incredible accuracy, dark side, takes free will.
3: claimed, stopped using, false promises
4: another refusal, phrased slightly differently.
5: always correct, until it wasn’t
6: for sale, unreliable, frustrating, trust yourself
7: oops it broke
8: broke again