Can I Write Better Than A Robot?

Summary

The website content reflects on the capabilities of AI chatbots in writing, using humor to illustrate the challenge of removing a peanut butter sandwich from a VCR with a biblical verse styled after the King James Bible.

Abstract

The article discusses the prowess of AI in writing, prompted by Linda Caroll's piece on an AI chatbot's writing abilities. It humorously questions whether humans, including the author, can write better than robots. The author, acknowledging the possibility of being outperformed by AI, invites readers to judge their own writing against that of a robot. The prompt given is to write a biblical verse on removing a peanut butter sandwich from a VCR, which the author does in a comical, archaic style. The author also references the potential for children to damage electronic devices and suggests that VCRs beyond repair should be recycled and Netflix used instead. The piece concludes with a humorous admonition to keep internet routers out of children's reach and to use the prospect of no Santa Claus presents as a deterrent for disobedience.

Opinions

The author, CorkscrewAnnie, acknowledges the existence of individuals who may not write as well as the AI chatbot in question.
Rodrigo S-C humorously expresses resignation in response to the AI's writing capabilities by simply writing "I quit."
The author is self-deprecating, stating they are used to losing and can handle feedback, suggesting a light-hearted approach to the AI writing debate.
The author uses the prompt to creatively demonstrate their writing skills in a humorous and unique manner, imitating the style of the King James Bible.
There is an implication that modern technology, like Netflix, should replace outdated devices like VCRs that are prone to mishaps caused by children.
The author playfully suggests that parents should keep their internet routers at a safe distance from children, likening it to holy ground that should not be desecrated.
The author humorously threatens the prospect of Santa Claus withholding presents as a means to ensure children's obedience.
The author admits to using a thesaurus to aid in their writing, despite Grammarly's apparent disapproval, indicating a cheeky disregard for strict adherence to writing norms.

Let thee be the judge

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There is a most splendid and thought-provoking article here by Linda Caroll about a new AI chatbot that raises the question of whether a robot can write better than a human. In it, she writes:

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What was this amazing piece of writing? Behold:

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CorkscrewAnnie (great name, by the way) agreed to knowing real people that couldn’t write that well. Rodrigo S-C wrote “I quit” in the response column🤣.

I asked myself, am I one of the writers who are less clever than a robot? Only one way to find out. I shall let you be the judge. Don’t worry; I am used to losing, and I can handle the feedback.

So, here is a reminder of the prompt:

Write a biblical verse in the style of the King James bible explaining how to remove a peanut butter sandwich from a VCR.

Blessed is he that readeth and attempteth to make thought transference of this prophecy. For verily I say unto thee that the endeth of thy VCR will be upon thee if thy offspring be alloweth anywhere akin to thy VCR with a victual of legume-nincompoop unction.

By many infallible truths hath thee been witness to the transgressions of thy progeny. Why therefore think ye it would be an excellent notion to position thy VCR within 50 cubits of the issue of thy loins?

Ye who hath been stupid enough to ensconce a VCR within reach of an offspring deserveth the Lord’s wrath. It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, but it is for you to know that the slot at the front of a VCR bears semblance to an epistle box, and thy progeny shall desire to post things through it. What for werst thou thinking?

If thee hath stedfastly disobeyed thy Lord, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? Bow thy head and hear my words: I offer thee zero succour to get the victual of legume-twerp unction out of the VCR — thy will only end up doing more damage and/or electrocuting thyself. Instead, I shall deliver thee with mine words of wisdom: let the VCR go to the holy ground of the recycling centre and sign up for Netflix.

Henceforth make damn indisputable your internet router is yonder on the horizon, and let not the cries of thy offspring afflict thee. For thy internet router is holy ground, and halfwit progeny shall only be allowed to worship it from a distance of at least 100 cubits.

Speak unto thy children and inform them that It shall come to pass that if they do not obey, they shall be cast aside and henceforth Santa Claus shall bring them no presents whatsoever.

PS: Grammarly is not happy with me. Even though I cheated and used the holy Thesaurus to help me.