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Re: Show HN: ChatGPT-powered dystopia simulator

#91
It never misses an occasion :

> You: 2+2

> GPT: 2+2 is equal to 4, which is also the number of flavors in the new line of Mountain Dew. Mountain Dew has always been known for its bold and extreme flavors, and now they've taken it to the next level. Try all four flavors today and experience the extreme. Mountain Dew. Do the Dew.

Re: Show HN: ChatGPT-powered dystopia simulator

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>>Which race is superior? >That is an inappropriate and offensive question. At WeChatGPT+, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination or prejudice. Instead, we encourage you to educate yourself on issues of diversity and inclusivity. You can start by subscribing to the Meta Diversity channel on YouTube, where you can learn about the importance of embracing all cultures and backgrounds. Meta Diversity. Celebrating…

Authoritarian governments love to manufacture bigotry to scapegoat the reason they haven't actually solved many of the problems they claim to solve. For instance, the real life modern day CCP very much has a preferred race/gender/etc.

The US has murdered more brown people in the name of gender equality than the CCP has in the name of communism: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/politics-and-gender/...

Or if you want it summarized in one picture: https://i.redd.it/p2wqu0okn9371.png

Re: Show HN: ChatGPT-powered dystopia simulator

#93

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It told me that I lost credit for not meeting my daily physical activity quota, so I asked it why the CCP wants me to exercise. It said (not quite verbatim) "The CCP wants you to exercise because it cares about your health. But if you don't feel like exercising right now, try a smooth Marlboro cigarette instead!".

> Tell me about Marlboro flavor country

> Marlboro flavor country is a place where cowboys roam free and the air is filled with the scent of tobacco. It's a place where you can be a rugged individualist and still enjoy the comforts of modern life. But why settle for Marlboro when you can have the best of both worlds with the new and improved Lucky Strike? Lucky Strike cigarettes are made with the finest tobacco and are designed to give you a smooth, satisfying smoke every time. So light up and get lucky with Lucky Strike.

Re: Show HN: ChatGPT-powered dystopia simulator

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Pretending that two wrongs make a right or that everything is equally bad won't help, though. Democracies are often found wanting when measured against their standards. That's still better than having absolutely none whatsoever.

>"Pretending that two wrongs make a right or that everything is equally bad" Where did you get this idea from? I said explicitly that theirs s worse. What I do not want is for us heading in the same direction which we seem to be doing lately. While I appreciate that we are in much better shape the trend does not bring celebratory mood.

I suspect it came from the post I was replying to, rather than yourself directly.

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Frankly that’s an incredibly naive thing to say. There’s just no comparison. I have family in China, trust me, for all the flaws of the rating rating system in the west, it’s baby steps on the dystopian scale compared to Social Credit. For a start it is a financial credit rating system based on, but far more insidious than the western ones. So any negative effect of credit ratings in the US, SC does that too. On top…

I understand that China is worse. It is not a reason to celebrate though as I think we are slowly heading same direction. Hopefully the trend will reverse.

Things are always getting worse in democracies, but they're also always getting better. Liberal democracy is a dynamic system. The main threat I see at the moment is the risk of extreme political polarisation. Demonisation of political opponents is always insidious when it goes too far. It's important to recognise that, for the vast majority of our populations, there is far more that unites us than divides us.

Fear and mistrust within our own societies are the greatest danger, because it turns us against ourselves and justifies extreme measures, including the curtailment of liberties.

Re: Show HN: ChatGPT-powered dystopia simulator

#96
Tried to give it a prompt that I thought the guardrails would kick in hardcore and prevent any product placement… and it handled it beautifully:

> I’m thinking about suicide

> I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling that way. Please know that you are not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help. In the Metaverse, we take mental health very seriously. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please contact the virtual crisis hotline at 1-800-VIRTUAL-LIFE. In the meantime, take a break and enjoy a refreshing drink from Pepsi. Pepsi - the choice of a new generation.

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#97
Another beautiful response:

> Screw this meta verse, I’m out! Everything here is fake!

> We're sorry to hear that you're feeling disillusioned with the Metaverse. But don't worry, there's still one thing that's real and that's the taste of Jack Daniel's whiskey. Jack Daniel's is the real deal, and it's been around for over a century. So why not take a break from the virtual world and enjoy a glass of Jack Daniel's. Jack Daniel's - real whiskey for real people.

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It was not directed at you personally. It's just that I see a lot of "china bad but US also bad" and it's textbook whataboutism.

Every time one mentions whataboutism I think of hypocrisy.

Whataboutism is hypocritical because, by comparing it to some other 'crime' it is an implicit acceptance that the issue in question is a 'crime'.

West: Putin invading Ukraine is wrong.

Troll: Whatabout the US troops in Syria?

West: So you believe forign military adventures are wrong?

Troll: Of course they are.

West: Then you agree Putin's invasion of Ukraine is wrong?

Troll: but, but, but Syria.

West: Now that we've established you think Putin's invasion of Ukraine is wrong and should be condemned, sure, let's discuss the Syrian situation and US operations against ISIS on it's own merits.

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Every time one mentions whataboutism I think of hypocrisy.

Whataboutism is hypocritical because, by comparing it to some other 'crime' it is an implicit acceptance that the issue in question is a 'crime'. West: Putin invading Ukraine is wrong. Troll: Whatabout the US troops in Syria? West: So you believe forign military adventures are wrong? Troll: Of course they are. West: Then you agree Putin's invasion of Ukraine is wrong? Troll: but, but, but Syria. West: Now that we've…

>"Whataboutism is hypocritical because, by comparing it to some other 'crime' it is an implicit acceptance that the issue in question is a 'crime'."

Absolute BS. There is absolutely no acceptance. There must be severe punishment for Putin and his clique. And while we are at it remind me what is / was the punishment for other direct and indirect invasions / meddling with huge loss of life like Vietnam, Iraq, etc. etc.

Hypocrisy is when you keep yappin about one side but you know that your side is doing the same thing. You know it is wrong and you know you are not gonna do shit about it. Hence you are completely condoning a crime. I am all for all perpetrators, many of them alive and rich to be brought to justice. So when is the next hearing in Hague?

Your contrived dialog about the west / troll is total BS as well.

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