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beth Kennedy's avatar

interesting! when I taught pk, we taught the kids about the difference between fiction and non fiction and had them do 'research' on an animal they were interested in and then they could teach the class about what they learned. the only rule was that they had to use more than one source: a book, an expert, like someone at a zoo , or a vet, or a shelter, a real video, another book , a non-fiction piece online, etc. it was so interesting to see what they learned , where they learned it, and what they were interested in. they could draw a picture of their animal, print one out, or bring in a stuffie if they chose.they could answer questions from the class and if they didn't know the answer it was fine to say, 'I'm not sure, but I can find out the answer for you.' all went well until...

one child taught us about a unicorn, had a 'photo' and said it was real because her mom told her so, because she found it on the internet. well, they kind of missed the point of my lesson... but I wasn't going to out her mom who really needed the lesson...

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

Oh that is so funny! And a little unsettling. The internet and her Mum. Two sources 😂. Plus a drawing and a soft toy, I imagine.

So sweet. Great story Beth!

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

I asked ChatGPT-4 a question last week, and it replied: I can't answer that question. Strange.

You are right Cecilia, there are many explanations to answer our questions.

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

That was weirdly honest. For a machine. 🤔

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

My thoughts exactly! Strange, almost human.

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Nadine's avatar

I'm glad it said that!

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Nadine's avatar

The day my old boss started asking ChatGPT if my opinions–based on experience, gut feelings, old wives tales, and a little education–were accurate, I highlighted it. I knew it was a sign to leave, so I made a joke about it being offensive to check my answers to questions with a robot, and started putting out feelers for new jobs.

Marketing is part art and part science. And we all know that even science doesn't rely on one source to draw conclusions, so why do we think we can get The One Truth from a Google search or a ChatGPT request?

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

Oh my - firstly - why did he employ you if he was double checking your work. And yes - no search will give us all the pieces. Each separate online search will scare up different and sometimes conflicting facts.

Good morning, Nadine!

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Nadine's avatar

My sentiment exactly. It's not the first time I've felt that way though! I don't think many people are genuinely capable of believing others know things they don't, it seems to be an evolutionary flaw in humans 🤔 good morning to you,C!

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urspo's avatar

I am dubious of 'do your own research' When I hear this 9/10 or more the person saying it went online to find the so-called facts to support what they want to believe. This is human nature, unfortunately, selection bias.

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

Yes. My Dad used to say ( long before computers even) that there was a ‘trial to prove any theory’. He meant that you could always find data to prove any cockameme (sp) idea. Anyone can argue anything convincingly.

I not sure what the moral of that story is.

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David ☕'s avatar

The power usage of data centers is currently 2-3% of the world's electricity - in 5 years it is expected to be 13% can you imagine our electricity bills then

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Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

Not sustainable. Best we invest in - what should we invest in? Oil lamps, candles. Wood fires, clotheslines?

13% - shit.

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