Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Well, That Was Then...

It often comes up in debates about illegal immigration, that we *  didn't ask permission from the native Americans, if it was okay for us (IBID) to come here.

The implication is that if we (IBID) didn't ask, why should anyone in the world have to ask us, the current citizens of the US for permission to reside here?

To which I reply: "How well did that turn out for the Native Americans"?

To which they reply:

They don't reply, because such an obvious thought never occurred to them.  They aren't going to change their outlook, even though this concept is a veritable bullet to the brain for their theorem. 

*(Not us personally, but our ancestors--actually, not even my ancestors.  Mine all came after you needed permission from the US government.)


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Monday, December 19, 2022

My Best Ratio, So Far

Marginal Revolution has the smartest commentariate I've seen anywhere.  I did pretty well on this one...


4. Why do doctors follow medical advice less often?

5. Prophets of ChatGPT.  And prophets of @sama.

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4) Medicine is very conservative: If the guideline says X, then a doctor has every incentive to say to a patient, follow X: Maybe X is less than ideal, but nobody will blame the doctor if the outcome is poor--they followed the guideline, end of story. For the doctor and the doctor's family, they have personal skin in the game and they aren't the official physician of the patient; so they will go with their judgement, instead of feeling like they are forced to follow guidelines.

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I Give An AI a Ridiculous Task.

Please write a short comic essay in the style of William S. Burroughs on, kicking his nutmeg addiction from the holiday season.

Once upon a time, I found myself in the grips of a fierce nutmeg addiction. It started innocently enough, a sprinkle here and there in my eggnog and baked goods during the holiday season. But before I knew it, I was ingesting it by the spoonful, unable to resist its alluring aroma and flavor.

As the weeks went on, my craving for nutmeg only intensified. I found myself scouring the spice aisle at the grocery store, hoarding every last jar I could get my hands on. My kitchen cupboards were overflowing with the stuff, and I was using it in everything I ate, from my morning oatmeal to my evening pasta dishes.

But as the holidays drew to a close, I began to realize the toll my nutmeg obsession was taking on my body and mind. My hands were shaking and my thoughts were jumbled and scattered. I knew I had to do something before it was too late.

So, I made the difficult decision to kick my nutmeg habit once and for all. It wasn't easy, and there were plenty of cravings and setbacks along the way. But with the help of my loved ones and a strong support system, I was able to overcome my addiction and emerge stronger and healthier on the other side.

And as the next holiday season approached, I found myself reaching for other, less addictive spices to add flavor to my dishes. Ginger, cinnamon, and clove became my new favorites, and I enjoyed the holidays with a clear mind and a healthy body.

So, to anyone out there struggling with a nutmeg addiction, know that there is hope. It won't be easy, but with determination and the support of those around you, you too can overcome your addiction and start living a happier, healthier life.

The end.

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