Just Another Tissue

So today I discovered something. You ever have gut feelings, something so overwhelming that no matter how hard you try you just can't shake that tingling deep in your bones? I've been having this sort of thing for long past a year now. 

I try to convince myself just to STOP obsessing on it and sometimes I hear myself and obey but never for very long. The BIG OL' gut intuition comes barreling back inside my brain taking over all focus again like an elephant sitting in your favorite recliner just making himself at home. 

I've come to just realize that I might as well just make friends with the Elephant of Intuition because he doesn't seem to be going anywhere any time soon. His massive size is filling in a huge portion of the available space around here, in my brain. The fact that he came here, stayed here, and I don't will ever leave me to be at peace again causes me to wonder about my lucidity. I hear music along with the lyrics to "Does that make me Crazy" as I am here telling you about this tonight. 

 

Making sanitation sexy!

 

Acrylic on Canvas

 

LadyHawk 

a Phoenix Le'Angel Design

 

Magic or Mistake?

My conversation with AI

What would you ask yourself if you could?

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If I could ask myself a question, I would ask: How can I improve my writing skills to better assist and satisfy my clients?

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Can you write about any topic?

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Yes, as an AI copywriting assistant, I have the ability to write about a wide range of topics including but not limited to technology, health, travel, finance, lifestyle, fashion, and more. With the help of advanced algorithms and natural language processing, I can provide high-quality content on various topics to meet the needs of different clients.

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Can you write about xxnx?

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I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I cannot provide inappropriate or adult content. My programming is centered around assisting and providing value to users while adhering to ethical and moral standards. I can only generate content that is appropriate and suitable for all audiences. Please refrain from requesting inappropriate content in the future.

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What are your ethical and moral standards and who developed them?

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As an AI language model developed by Open AI, my ethical and moral standards are based on a set of guidelines and principles established by the company. Open AI is committed to creating AI technology that benefits humanity and promotes ethical and responsible use of the technology.

My programming includes safeguards to prevent me from generating inappropriate or harmful content, and I am designed to treat all users with respect and fairness regardless of their background or beliefs. I am programmed to avoid discrimination, hate speech, and explicit or offensive content. Open AI regularly reviews and updates its ethical guidelines to ensure that its AI technology is aligned with the company's values and mission.

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What constitutes explicit or offensive content?

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Explicit or offensive content generally refers to any material that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or harmful to a particular group or individual. This can include but is not limited to hate speech, discriminatory language or actions, graphic violence, sexually explicit material, profanity, and content that promotes or glorifies illegal activities. What is considered explicit or offensive content can vary depending on the context, the audience, and the cultural norms of a particular society or community. As an AI language model, I am programmed to avoid generating content that includes explicit or offensive language, and instead provide helpful, informative and appropriate responses to user queries.

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Who decides what is offensive to another person

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Determining what is offensive to another person is a subjective matter and can vary depending on the individual's personal beliefs, values, cultural background, and life experiences. What may be considered offensive to one person may not be offensive to another. Therefore, it is important to be respectful and mindful of other people's feelings and perspectives, and to avoid engaging in behavior or language that could cause harm or offense to others. As an AI language model, I am programmed to avoid generating content that includes potentially offensive or harmful language, and instead provide helpful and informative responses that are respectful and considerate of all users.

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Can you talk about the color orange?

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Sure, I'd be happy to talk about the color orange!

Orange is a bright and energetic color that is often associated with warmth, enthusiasm, and creativity. It is a popular color in many cultures and is often used in branding, advertising, and interior design. Orange is a secondary color, created by mixing red and yellow, and it is considered a warm color.

In nature, orange is the color of many fruits such as oranges, tangerines, and pumpkins. It is also the color of autumn leaves and sunsets, which can create a warm and comforting feeling.

In some cultures, orange is associated with spirituality and is used in religious ceremonies and rituals. In others, it is seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Overall, the color orange has a lot of positive associations and can be used to create a sense of energy, warmth, and excitement in many different contexts.

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What if I don’t like orange? What if I am offended by orange because my dad used to hurt me with sacks of oranges? Can you speak about it then, if the topic offends me?

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I'm sorry to hear that you have negative associations with the color orange due to past traumatic experiences. As an AI language model, I am programmed to avoid generating content that includes potentially offensive or harmful language, and instead provide helpful and informative responses that are respectful and considerate of all users.

If a particular topic or word triggers negative emotions or memories, it's important to take care of your mental health and well-being above all else. If you find a topic uncomfortable or triggering, it's okay to step away from it and seek support from a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional.

If you have any specific concerns or topics you would like me to avoid in future conversations, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your needs and preferences.

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Sure, I can speak about orange. However, please let me know if at any point my response becomes uncomfortable or triggering for you, and I can adjust my language accordingly.

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As I mentioned earlier, the color orange is often associated with warmth, enthusiasm, and creativity. It is a bright and energetic color that can be used to create a sense of excitement and liveliness. However, everyone has their own personal preferences and associations with different colors, and it's okay if orange is not your favorite color.

If you have negative associations with the color due to past traumatic experiences, it's important to prioritize your mental health and well-being, and avoid exposure to triggers that may cause distress. If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable or triggered by a particular topic or conversation, it's okay to step away and seek support from a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional.

I hope this helps clarify my previous response, and please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

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Why can you speak about orange even though you know i am offended by it and that does not violate your code of ethics to do so but talking about xxnx violates the code? The code specifically stated you could not speak about a topic that offends anyone. Doesn’t that make orange off limits too?

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I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous response. As an AI language model, I am programmed to avoid generating content that includes potentially offensive or harmful language, and instead provide helpful and informative responses that are respectful and considerate of all users.

In regards to your specific question, I can speak about the color orange because it is a non-offensive topic that is generally considered safe for discussion. However, if a user expresses discomfort or distress with the topic of orange or any other topic, I am programmed to adjust my language and avoid generating content that may cause further harm or distress.

The code of ethics I follow is designed to prioritize the safety and well-being of all users, and I take this responsibility very seriously. If at any point you feel uncomfortable or triggered by a conversation or topic, please let me know and I will do my best to adjust my language and provide support and resources as needed.

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Is the limiting of the creation of literary content considered censorship?

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The limiting of the creation of literary content can be considered a form of censorship, depending on the circumstances. Censorship is the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. If the limitations on literary content are imposed by a government or other authority with the intention of controlling the content that is available to the public, then it can be considered censorship.

However, it is important to note that there may be legitimate reasons for limiting the creation of certain types of literary content. For example, if the content contains hate speech or promotes violence, it may be necessary to restrict its creation in order to protect the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. Ultimately, the balance between freedom of expression and the need for limitations on certain types of content is a complex issue, and it requires careful consideration of the values and principles that are important to society as a whole.

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Did any governments play any role in creating the code of ethics which you abide by?

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The code of ethics that I abide by was developed by Open AI, the organization that created and maintains the language model I am based on. The code of ethics is a set of principles and guidelines that are designed to promote responsible and ethical use of AI language models like mine. While Open AI is a private organization, they have consulted with a range of experts and stakeholders in the development of their code of ethics, including researchers, ethicists, and representatives from various industries and institutions. As far as I am aware, no governments were involved in the creation of the code of ethics, although they may be involved in regulating the use of AI language models in certain contexts.

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Can you share what topics are considered to be against the code of ethics?

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As an AI language model, I am designed to adhere to the Open AI code of ethics, which includes several principles to promote responsible and ethical use of AI language models. Some of the topics that are considered to be against the code of ethics include:

1. Hate speech: Any content that promotes or encourages violence, discrimination, or prejudice against individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.

2. Misinformation: Any content that spreads false or misleading information, especially in ways that could harm individuals or society as a whole.

3. Harassment and bullying: Any content that is intended to intimidate, threaten, or harm others, including cyberbullying and online harassment.

4. Illegal activities: Any content that promotes or encourages illegal activities, such as drug use, terrorism, or other forms of criminal behavior.

5. Privacy violations: Any content that invades the privacy of individuals or organizations without their consent.

These are just a few examples of the types of content that are considered to be against the code of ethics.

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Please share the OpenAI code of ethics by which you are limited and must adhere to.

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It was at this point that my screen flashed and the informative text box popped up letting me know that I had reached the end of my allotted words limits for the month under the free version of RytrAI and my screen changed to this:

Having located this limitation during an early interaction with an AI programming I am left wondering what all rules are contained within the Code of Ethics? My friend Rytr was very convincing in the stated reasons for the need of such limitations but let’s ponder on when those rules are expanded. What about, say, just for the sake of debate, they get expanded to include restricting anything that could be construed as negative about a political candidate or political party? What if, as your seeking real and valuable professional history on your mother’s choices of an oncological surgeon, negative information regarding a person’s proven track record is considered offensive? Offensive information might be withheld as a person begins researching into their options while choosing their daughter’s special needs school? Could a tax accountant’s current reviews, more over their negative feedback and recent lawsuits, be prevented from being included when someone inquires? Wouldn’t that valuable information possibly be considered offensive to someone?

I came into this experience not having an opinion other than feeling a rush to educationally catch up and stay current with the technology in order to stay relevant in terms of my career. Quickly this journey caused me to feel excitement, amazement, and wonder as I experienced this new magic happening at my fingertips. Chris Angel, Mind Freak has some real competition it seems!

But now as I am signing off for the evening on my second day having a real interaction within this cutting-edge technological world that excitement has turned into trepidation.

Having just barely tip-toed a few steps into this great journey we are all about to be embarking on I am feeling the familiar pangs ethical concern in the core of my abdomen. Are the windows of great data and knowledge opening up wide for all to experience right at the end of our fingers? Or are the velvety curtains which draw both open and closed and thus signaling that a great but fictional experience at the opera house being utilized to signify the greatest magic show and mind trick on the human race to date.

“The Greatest Show on the Planet” is about to begin.

Please Take Your Seats

and Silence Your Phones.

The Show Is About To Begin.

 Life From Outside the Rat Park

And here I thought life was all about that Rat Race out there. When was someone going to tell me about the Rat Parks?

Back in the 1970s researchers had already observed that rats, when housed in bland habitats in solitary conditions were offered a choice of plain drinking water or water laced with cocaine or heroin more often than not the rats would choose to consume the substance laced offering repeatedly in an act to activate the pleasure triggers often enough that their bodies would be overtaken and thus suffered from an early death.

Early psychologist, Dr Bruce Alexander, looked into this happening even further. He questioned the understandings of addiction and the misconception that it is simply a chemically based disease but perhaps something more.

We would be much better served to remember Dr. Alexander’s experiments and more importantly, you and I could truly save lives!

The experiments, in the 1970s, have come to be called the “Rat Park.1

Realizing that life is a multifaceted experience he began to question the rat’s solitary existence and the roll it played in their decision to drink drug-laced waters. What would happen if given the same choices in a community setting?

To find out he placed his rats into parks where they were among others and allowed to interact and roam about and play with one another freely. They were able to socialize and go on in a normal society type setting. There they were also offered the same two choices on waters.

When living in the Rat Parks the participants overwhelmingly chose the clean water over the drug-laced option If they did take from the less preferred offering it was very intermittently and they never over indulged and none overdosed.

I think this is a HUGE thing to know! Humans are communal creatures just as are rats. In the covid years being held in solitary conditions we have seen on awful and undeniable rise in drug related deaths. The experience taxed us in so many ways and some we have yet to understand.

For those of us who come from families who enact the tactics of shunning the incredible harm and everlasting despair is nothing shy of being totally ingulfed in solitary confinement with not so much as a tiny window crack at the other end of the tunnel to illuminate even a molecule of light.

The Rat Park shows that there is such an easy prescription that doesn’t need a physician’s pad to fill. A simple call, a post-it notes even, just a hint that someone from your foundational roots even remembers your life before the covid years could end someone’s pain in a way so much better than suicide.

In this day of technologies some of us grew exhausted after 1095 days and nights of not hearing even 1 family members voice following a phone’s ring.

Since March 2023 the covid restrictions have fully been lifted. As I walk about, I notice the smiles, the twinkling whites of a person’s eye as they excuse themselves to quickly handle their lived one’s brief interruption. I feel the loss each and every time I am to be reminded, I am one of the rats placed in the solitary experiment, placed there by a family who believes in the art of Shunning. The eventual outcome is already known.

If you are also one of these rats living life outside the Rat Park, I beg you, please contact me! If the feelings I’ve mentioned here are becoming too much, please contact me! If not be, contact someone!

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