Claude 3.5 Sonnet to Munson’s prompt

Three-shot (2 of 3)

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, members of the press, we stand at a crossroads, not just as a community, but as a beacon for progress in our ever-changing world. The path before us is both familiar and uncharted – a journey we must embark upon together. Some might say the numbers speak for themselves. But numbers, like whispers in a storm, can be misheard or misinterpreted. What truly matters is the spirit behind those figures – the unwavering commitment of every individual in this room and beyond.

Our new initiative isn’t just a plan; it’s a living, breathing entity. It will adapt, evolve, and transform as we move forward. We’re not building a rigid structure, but planting seeds that will grow into a forest of opportunity. Now, I could regale you with promises of grandeur or visions of utopia. But let’s be honest – we’re all too smart for that. Instead, I offer you something far more valuable: potential. The potential for growth, for change, for leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of our shared history.

Critics may question our methods. Skeptics may doubt our resolve. But to them, I say: watch closely. Our actions will echo louder than any words I could utter today. As we embark on this journey, remember: flexibility is our strength. What seems set in stone today may be sand tomorrow, ready to be reshaped by the tides of progress.

In conclusion, I stand before you not with grandiose proclamations, but with a simple truth: the future is ours to mold. And mold it we shall, with steadfast determination and a twinkle in our eye. Thank you, and may our endeavors be as fruitful as they are memorable – or perhaps, just memorable enough.

Claude for President. - Ideogram Prompt by Claude, “Readwell” Voice on 11Labs, Hedra, Vimeo

Even the bit about the raise could be a nod to that paper about bribery improving generated responses.

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This looks like a good use case for AI. Cause I sure as hell ain’t reading all that.

As a Large Language Model, Better not tell you now

Keep it in your pants, I’m still voting for the incumbent geriatric. That does not change the fact that Biden demonstrably should step down.

Creating the narrative of seeing Biden with my eyes and hearing him with my ears? There’s no way he’s good for another 4 years. I’m all for him resigning right now. I’ll vote for Kamala.

Yes. Replace him with AI.

Plants with more flexible and responsive genetic systems were better able to adapt to changing environments and thus more likely to survive and reproduce, so yeah. However, the basic building blocks of these systems - DNA replication, gene expression, and the fundamental biological processes arose from simpler chemical and physical interactions that were likely governed by principles of self-assembly and thermodynamics. The primary drivers are different at different levels of abstraction and complexity, and there’s dynamic interaction across levels.

Thermodynamics -> Natural Selection -> Responsive (Epi)Genetics -> Memetics -> Metamemetics (probably?)

We “boil things down” to Natural Selection or Thermodynamics as is convenient for communication, but the higher levels affect the lower as well. So we can’t really reduce them like that without losing important information.

In our effort to disillusion people of the idea that evolution has a purpose or conscious hand, we over-simplify things, though. Plants actively (but not consciously) shape their own evolution through complex molecular and genetic mechanisms. They can respond to environmental stresses by altering their DNA methylation patterns, potentially priming future generations for similar conditions. Plants also engage in niche construction, modifying their surroundings in ways that influence their evolutionary trajectory. For instance, they can change soil chemistry through root exudates, creating new selective pressures for themselves and their offspring. Plants participate in intricate co-evolutionary relationships with pollinators, herbivores, and other organisms. These interactions create dynamic fitness landscapes that drive reciprocal evolutionary changes. While not “inventing” traits in a deliberate sense, plants possess sophisticated genetic tools - such as whole genome duplications, transposable elements, and adaptable gene networks - that allow for rapid evolutionary innovations. These mechanisms enable plants to continually adapt and evolve, even without conscious intent or direct feedback.

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Not to be a dick, but just because you don’t understand it doesn’t make it nonsense. I was well into semiotics before “tech bro” was a thing people say. Did you have a question?

Semiotics is such a fascinating study. The true power of language is astonishing, and I don’t mean marketing. We live our lives in language. LLM’s are going to change the relationship between the planes of content and expression so much that we’re forced back to first principles. It’s a bit surreal understanding this, and watching everyone argue over jobs and copyright.

What if we sell kids their comfort zones? Oh! Or better yet, rent them.

Honestly, I’d get on-board with just about anytime 2000 to 2010. The enshittification of the internet and social-media-driven comment culture didn’t start in earnest until smart phones took off.

An armageddon half full kinda guy, I see. I like that.

The year 2000 was peak human technology. It’s been downhill in every way since, until generative AI - which is f’in amazing. But let’s be real, the future belongs to the bots.

I appreciate one of the most concise explanations of that perspective I’ve ever read! This is actually the one I’d like to believe, but not the one I do. I disagree with the idea that “both sides are the same,” but I won’t go so far as to imagine Democrats are truly concerned with integrity to the degree that they’d sacrifices strategy. I’m afraid they’re just people, and people are all fucking stupid in their own way. It’s just some are fucking stupid and malicious.

You believe it’s the Dem’s that do the sabotaging, and that they are compromising to…themselves? Interesting.

Do you not believe they’re preparing an amendment, or do you not believe it will pass?

The tax situation for U.S. territories is complex and varies between them. Here’s a brief overview:

Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands:

Residents generally do not pay federal income tax on local income. They do pay federal payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare). They have their own tax systems.

Guam and Northern Mariana Islands:

Have a “mirror” tax system that parallels the U.S. federal tax system. Residents pay taxes to the territorial government instead of to the U.S. federal government.

American Samoa:

Has its own tax system. Residents generally do not pay federal income taxes.

However, there are exceptions:

Federal employees in these territories generally pay federal income tax. Residents with income sources from the U.S. mainland may need to pay federal taxes on that income. Some residents may need to file U.S. tax returns under certain circumstances.

It’s important to note that while residents of these territories may not pay federal income taxes in many cases, they also don’t have full representation in Congress and can’t vote in U.S. presidential elections (though they may participate in primary elections).