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Using GPT3 to Interpret Dreams

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Re: Using GPT3 to Interpret Dreams

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Post by johnchristopher »

I was ready to dismiss the whole thing and post an example of how off it can be but this prompt (from an actual dream I had three nights ago):

> I dreamed that I was at the end of everything, walking down the stairs with my mother in a kind of tower, looking for small tidbits of reality in the form of plushes or small thingies meant to represent concepts.

returned that:

> The tower you and your mother were in is representative of the obstacles and challenges you have faced in life, while the plushes and small thingies are a sign of finding solace and comfort in small, tangible items. The end of everything is a sign of your feeling of a lack of fulfillment and a need for something more. It could be an indication that you are feeling disconnected from your present life, and the search for these small things is a representation of your desire to find something that makes you feel fulfilled and connected.

It hits a little bit too close to home.

But... Barnum effect ?

Re: Using GPT3 to Interpret Dreams

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Post by johnchristopher »

into_infinity wrote: post #50

"Your dream sounds like a manifestation of your worries and anxieties. The presence of giant butts everywhere can represent the feeling of being overwhelmed by fear and insecurity." Indeed.

> Your dream sounds like a manifestation of your worries and anxieties.

My pet theory is there's nothing to interpret in dreams. They are manifestation of worries and anxieties and that's it. It picks up elements from the previous day and jumble it but it's pretty clear what's happening.

At the moment I am unpacking moving boxes I haven't touched in 2 years and I know some things are missing. Guess who's dreaming he let his pile of boxes on the street, in front of libraries, for three days, to realize the pile may be gone ? And then guess who found out the pile was gone, entered a library and was told that "yes, they were taken away, some sold, some discarded". "My books..." I cried in my dreams.

Yeah, I know I am gonna find out which books got lost in the move soon.

Re: Using GPT3 to Interpret Dreams

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Post by [deleted] »

crazygringo wrote: post #23

Neat idea! I do wish the home page listed a bunch of examples of dreams people have written and the resulting interpretations. I can't remember any recent dreams of my own, and I'd much rather browse a bunch that already exist. Extra credit if people could upvote the funniest/craziest interpretations. :)

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Re: Using GPT3 to Interpret Dreams

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Post by zefbeck »

So I did genuinely dream this last night. I have vivid dreams ever since taking lamotrigine for bipolar disorder.

DREAM I dreamt that i was camping in my garden in a 1980s orange one-man tent and outside was a small fire with small knee-high elves sat around. They stank and were pretty angry and intimidating and they made me sing for them. In the end i was so tired that i was just making up words and sounds. They seemed to be genuinely fascinated by my singing but at the same time, they would make fun of me. After several hours i plucked up the courage to challenge them shouting and threatening them. I then picked up the most aggressive by his feet and threw him over the wall onto the road where i could hear him making threats. I then threatened to throw the rest into the fire if they didn't leave. I then went into my tent and was scared

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Your dream is an indication of your inner struggle with feeling intimidated by powerful forces in your life.

You may be trying to stand up for yourself, but feel overwhelmed with the intensity of the situation. Your dream is highlighting your inner battle between wanting to feel powerful and in control but also feeling vulnerable and scared. The orange tent symbolizes your desire for protection and safety, while the fire and the elves represent the forces of fear and aggression that you are experiencing. The act of singing to the elves is an example of you trying to find a way to use your creativity as a means of self-expression and to find a way to connect with these intimidating energies. Your courage in standing up to them and throwing the most aggressive one over the wall is a sign of you finally taking control and asserting your power. The threats you made to the rest of them is a sign of your determination and strength, and going into the tent is a sign of you finding safety and comfort in your own space.

Re: Using GPT3 to Interpret Dreams

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Post by FailMore »

I put in a dream that was used in a paper I wrote on a theory of dream interpretation [1].

The dream: I was in a room with a homeless person who smelt bad. He asked me to get into bed with him. The bed was dangerous, as it was not made well. I got into bed with him and felt sad.

Its interpretation: The homeless person in the dream is a representation of your insecurity and fear of being taken advantage of. The bed is a metaphor for the instability or lack of safety you feel in your life. The fact that you got into bed despite feeling scared and sad is a clear indication of your inner strength and resilience. It suggests that you are brave enough to take risks and put yourself in uncomfortable situations in order to gain a sense of security and safety. On a deeper level, the dream could also be exploring your fear of not being able to trust or rely on the people around you. It may be highlighting a need to find a safe place to call home and the courage to be vulnerable in order to experience true connection.

I would say the sentence, "It suggests that you are brave enough to take risks and put yourself in uncomfortable situations" is wrong and dangerous.

The prompt was believable fluff, but as someone training to become a psychotherapist who has strong views on dreams it is not a useful way for dreams to be understood. Detrimental in fact.

I use the dream in the paper I wrote: https://psyarxiv.com/k6trz

The framework + neurology behind dreams/dream interpretation is not complex. I think a GPT3 level bot could be quite apt at it... but it needs a structure to go on, which I don't believe it currently has.

Re: Using GPT3 to Interpret Dreams

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Post by happymellon »

sdenton4 wrote: post #66
blep_ wrote: post #63

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> tree laws 1. A robot may not injure a tree, or through inaction, allow a tree to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey orders given by trees. Fortunately, this is trivial, as trees cannot speak. 3. A robot must protect its own existence by building a treehouse and hiding in it.

The robots in this universe are frozen in the practical ethical dilemma of building a tree house without harming any trees.

Plot twist.

The house would be made of people.

Re: Using GPT3 to Interpret Dreams

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Post by 2devnull »

FailMore wrote: post #76

I put in a dream that was used in a paper I wrote on a theory of dream interpretation [1]. The dream: I was in a room with a homeless person who smelt bad. He asked me to get into bed with him. The bed was dangerous, as it was not made well. I got into bed with him and felt sad. Its interpretation: The homeless person in the dream is a representation of your insecurity and fear of being taken advantage of. The bed is…

AI could certainly do CBT, but will never be a good psychoanalyst. Understanding language is not understanding the id.
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