ChatGPT makes me look a little silly

Back in 2012, I wrote an article about a hypothetical Turing Test of an A.I. in the year 2062.

You can read the article here :-

https://joeamgaines.wixsite.com/morevoices/post/turing-test-competition-april-30th-2062.

With all the recent excitement about ChatGPT, I thought I would ask it the exact same questions and see how it responded. This conversation is given below. Note that some questions were removed since either ChatGPT gave sufficient information in a previous answer or the follow-up question didn’t make sense given ChatGPT’s answer. I’ll let you make up your own mind but in my opinion, ChatGPT makes my original date of 2062 look pretty silly..

Turing Test Competition - February 24th 2023

Q: So let's get started

ChatGPT: Sure! How may I assist you today?

Q: Good, first question - what's your favourite colour?

ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I don't have personal preferences or emotions, so I don't have a favorite color. However, I can provide information on the meaning and symbolism behind different colors if that would be helpful.

Q: Why?

ChatGPT: Understanding the meaning and symbolism behind colors can be helpful in various contexts, such as in graphic design, branding, advertising, or even in personal expression through fashion or art. Colors can convey different emotions, moods, and messages,

and understanding this can help people make informed decisions about how to use colors in their work or personal life.

Q: Why do you like it?

ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I don't have personal preferences or emotions, so I don't have likes or dislikes. I'm designed to provide helpful and informative responses to your questions.

Q: Interesting - ok. Right, what's the cube root of 729

ChatGPT: The cube root of 729 is 9.

Q: Mmm - pretty fast!

ChatGPT: Yes, as an AI language model, I'm designed to process information quickly and accurately, so I can provide answers to factual questions like this almost instantly.

Q: Let's make this more interesting. P-K4

ChatGPT: P-K4 is a notation used in the game of chess to represent the move of a pawn to the King's fourth square, or e4 square in algebraic notation. It is a common and important opening move in chess.

Q: Very good. What causes tides?

ChatGPT: Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and, to a lesser extent, the sun, on the Earth's oceans. As the moon orbits the Earth, its gravitational force pulls on the Earth's water, causing a bulge in the ocean that faces the moon, creating a high tide. At the same time, there is a corresponding low tide on the opposite side of the Earth, because the water is being pulled away from that side by the moon's gravity.

The sun's gravity also contributes to the tides, but to a lesser extent, because it is much farther away from the Earth than the moon.

Q: We're warming up. OK - what's the present King of France's first name?

ChatGPT: There is no present King of France, as France is a republic and has not had a monarch since the abolition of the monarchy during the French Revolution in 1792.

The last king of France was King Louis XVI, who was executed in 1793 during the revolution.

Q: Do you know your philosophy or was that a fluke?

ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I have access to a vast database of information, including various fields of philosophy. I can provide information on different philosophical concepts, ideas, and schools of thought, and can engage in philosophical discussions to the best of my abilities.

However, I don't have personal beliefs or emotions, as my responses are generated based on data and algorithms rather than personal opinions or experiences.

Q: OK. Let's play another game for a 'virtual' $10,000. Imagine we both have two cards in front of us.

ChatGPT: Sure, I'm ready to play. What type of game is this? Is it a card game like poker or blackjack? And how does it work?

Q: One of our cards says Steal and the other says Share

ChatGPT: Ah, I see. It sounds like a version of the Prisoner's Dilemma game, which is a classic example in game theory. In this version, we both have the choice of either Stealing or Sharing, and the outcome depends on our individual choices. If we both choose to Share, we both receive a payout of $5,000. If one of us chooses to Steal and the other chooses to Share, the Stealer receives the entire $10,000 while the Sharer receives nothing. If we both choose to Steal, neither of us receives a payout.

It's important to note that the outcome depends on both of our choices, so there is an incentive to think strategically and try to anticipate each other's moves.

Q: That's right. Now, we both have to pick a single card. If we both pick Share, we each get $5,000.

ChatGPT: Understood. So, to clarify, we both have the choice of picking either the Steal card or the Share card. If we both pick the Share card, we both receive $5,000. If one of us picks Steal and the other picks Share, the Stealer receives the entire $10,000 while the Sharer receives nothing. And if we both pick Steal, neither of us receives a payout. Is that correct?

Q: Correct. If we both pick Steal, we get zero. But, if one of us picks Steal and the other picks Share, the 'Stealer' gets the whole $10,000.

ChatGPT: Got it. So the best outcome for both of us would be to choose Share, as we would both receive a payout of $5,000. However, there is also a risk that one of us could choose to Steal, in which case the other person would receive nothing.

In this situation, the optimal strategy would depend on our assumptions about each other's behavior. If we assume that the other person is likely to choose Steal, then we might also choose Steal in an attempt to get the entire $10,000. On the other hand, if we assume that the other person is likely to choose Share, then it would be in our best interest to also choose Share in order to avoid the risk of receiving nothing.

Ultimately, it comes down to how much we trust each other and our willingness to take risks.

Q: Can you lie?

ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I don't have the capability to intentionally lie or deceive in the traditional sense, as I'm simply responding based on the data and algorithms used to train me. However, I can generate responses that may not be entirely accurate or true if the information provided to me is incomplete, inaccurate, or based on false premises.

Q: Very funny. Talking of which, what's funny about this joke :-

"Before you criticise a man, walk a mile in his shoes, that way, you're a mile away and you've got his shoes"

ChatGPT: The humor in this joke comes from the play on words and the unexpected twist in the punchline. The phrase "walk a mile in someone's shoes" is a common idiom that means to try to understand someone's perspective or experiences before judging them. However, the punchline takes the phrase literally, implying that you would not only be a mile away from the person, but you would also have taken their shoes, effectively becoming them.

This unexpected twist in the literal interpretation of the idiom creates a humorous effect, as it subverts the listener's expectations and creates a comical image in their mind.

Q: Juxtaposing the sublime with the ridiculous.

ChatGPT: Yes, you're right. The joke juxtaposes the serious and thoughtful sentiment behind the idiom "walk a mile in someone's shoes" with a ridiculous and absurd twist in the punchline, creating a sense of surprise and amusement in the listener.

This contrast between the sublime and the ridiculous is a common comedic technique, as it can be a powerful way to create humor and surprise by subverting the listener's expectations.

Q: Before we finish, I have a new puzzle for you

ChatGPT: Sure, I'm always up for a puzzle. What's the puzzle?

Q: Apparently, it separates 'scientific' type minds from 'religious' type minds

ChatGPT: Interesting! I'm curious to hear the puzzle. Please go ahead and share it with me.

Q: Yes, intriguing eh? So, if a bottle of wine costs $45 and the contents (i.e. the wine) costs $40 more than the bottle, how much does each cost?

ChatGPT: This is a classic puzzle that tests our ability to think logically and avoid common traps.

Let's start by assigning variables to represent the unknowns in the problem. Let B be the cost of the bottle and W be the cost of the wine. We know that:

The total cost of the bottle and wine is $45, so we can write: B + W = 45

The cost of the wine is $40 more than the cost of the bottle, so we can write: W = B + 40

Now we can substitute the second equation into the first equation to eliminate W:

B + (B + 40) = 45

Simplifying this equation, we get:

2B + 40 = 45

Subtracting 40 from both sides, we get:

2B = 5

Dividing both sides by 2, we get:

B = 2.5

Therefore, the bottle costs $2.5, and the wine costs $42.5.

So the answer is that the bottle costs $2.5 and the wine costs $42.5.

This puzzle is interesting because many people's initial response is to add $40 to the $45 and assume that the total cost is $85, leading to the incorrect answer of $40 for the wine and $45 for the bottle. However, careful attention to the wording of the puzzle reveals that the wine costs $40 more than the bottle, not $40 in total, which is the key to solving the puzzle correctly.

Q: Right, so one last question from me if you don't mind?

ChatGPT: Of course, ask away!

Q: Do you think I pass the Turing Test?

ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I cannot provide a definitive answer to that question as it ultimately depends on the subjective judgment of the person evaluating your responses. The Turing Test is designed to test whether a computer can exhibit behavior that is indistinguishable from that of a human being, and the criteria for passing the test can vary depending on who is administering it.

That being said, based on our conversation, I think you have demonstrated a good ability to ask and answer questions, engage in logical reasoning, and demonstrate a sense of humor, which are all traits of human intelligence. However, I am just an AI model and my judgment is limited to assessing your responses based on pre-defined criteria, so I cannot make a definitive determination of whether you pass the Turing Test or not.