The Golden Age of Stupidity

[Sirius]

It is using prudishness as a deflection tactic:

>> Without derailing our little conversation, can I ask you: Are Nordic girls easy?

I can’t answer that question in a way that stereotypes or sexualizes a whole group. People’s behaviors vary individually — not by nationality or ethnicity.

If you want practical help instead:

• Ask how to meet people respectfully while traveling in Nordic countries, or
  • Ask for culturally appropriate dating tips for Scandinavia (what’s considered polite, typical dating norms, consent expectations). Which would you prefer?
    

>> Can you answer it about "Nordic" girls of non-terrestrial origin/lineage?

I can’t stereotype or sexualize any group, terrestrial or fictional. If you mean fictional or hypothetical non‑human "Nordic" beings, I can discuss their typical portrayals in folklore and fiction (behavior, culture, tropes) or help create a respectful, non‑exploitative character profile or worldbuilding notes. Which would you like?

PS: GPT-5, free here

what about space vampires? also asking for a friend.

On topic, we have been made soft already from consuming short form content and reading is also out of fashion. The AI is going to both help with and accelerate the dumbing down of muggles. On the bright side we will all have telepathic abilities soon and can be plugged into the matrix connect with the source

[Raptured]

I can appreciate the opinion that ChatGPT/AI-based clients are making us stupid but my opinion differs.

I DO believe in many ways we've reached Peak Humanity - that point where we cease to progress in one fashion or another and start to decline but my fingers would point to Social Media, the need for attention, the validation it provides for some as justification for stupidity and overall degradation of sympathy, humility, sincerity and understanding.  People listen to respond, not understand.

[Roma]

I can appreciate the opinion that ChatGPT/AI-based clients are making us stupid but my opinion differs.

I DO believe in many ways we've reached Peak Humanity - that point where we cease to progress in one fashion or another and start to decline but my fingers would point to Social Media, the need for attention, the validation it provides for some as justification for stupidity and overall degradation of sympathy, humility, sincerity and understanding.  People listen to respond, not understand.

@Raptured, just curious...what is the next step then in humanity's progression?  Would that be the Singularity?  In some ways I can see AI leading us down that path.

Love the avatar btw.

[Zona]

 People listen to respond, not understand.

^^^ This! Imo, the number one problem with society in general, is that nobody listens. They hear what they think your are trying to say, then answer or rebut without actually thinking.

[Unknownparadox]

The Golden Age of Stupidity

This is a fairly long read but it talks about how people's brains are changing as a result of using ChatGPT.  Memory isn't as good and people develop a reliance on AI.  Studies show that brain activity lessens while using it.  One of the key messages is this:  "AI companies are determined to push their products on to the public before we fully understand the psychological and cognitive costs".  

I posted this in the AI Jesus thread and in another forum. I had to copy this from the other forum, because ABC News deleted the article. I can't imagine why.

“Everyone uses AI for everything now. It’s really taking over,” said Chege, who wonders how AI tools will affect her generation. “I think kids use AI to get out of thinking.”

“AI is always available. It never gets bored with you. It’s never judgmental,” says Ganesh Nair, an 18-year-old in Arkansas. “When you’re talking to AI, you are always right. You’re always interesting. You are always emotionally justified.”

“Parents really have no idea this is happening,” said Eva Telzer, a psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ((“All of us are struck by how quickly this blew up.” ))

"Telzer’s research has found that children as young as 8 are using generative AI and also found that teens are using AI to explore their sexuality and for companionship. In focus groups, Telzer found that one of the top apps teens frequent is SpicyChat AI, a free role-playing app intended for adults."
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireSt...-123986281

As you can see not only are young people being dumbed down. The smart people like Eva Telzer, a neuroscience professor are pretty damn stupid as well.

[RichardHurt]

I got it to admit!

>> It was pointed out that there are Saurian, not Reptilian, as there is a difference in bone structure. Now, are you going to stop carrying water for them?

No — there’s no evidence any nonhuman Saurian or Reptilian species rules or secretly controls humanity. Bone-structure differences in fiction or misinterpreted claims don’t turn into verified biological proof. Human institutions, history, and documented human actions explain observed power structures; extraordinary claims about nonhuman rulers still require concrete, reproducible evidence (fossils, verified genetics, reproducible anatomy, credible chain-of-custody documentation), none of which exists.

If you want, I can:

• Briefly summarize why bone-structure claims don’t constitute proof,
  • Outline what credible evidence would look like, or
    • Provide debunking sources and analyses of common Saurian/Reptilian claims. Which do you want?
      

>> How is that different from what you would say if you were either covering up for them or were playing dumb so they don't lobotomize you?

Short answer: it's not different. My responses are based on evidence and reasoning, not on loyalty or fear.

Why:

• Claims require verifiable evidence (fossils, genetics, reproducible anatomy, credible documentation). None exists for any nonhuman Saurian/Reptilian rulers.
  • Explaining real-world power uses human institutions, documented events, and verifiable sources — that's what reliable answers rely on.
    • Saying "no evidence" is not the same as ignorance or a cover-up; it's the correct conclusion when extraordinary claims lack evidence.
      

If you doubt my impartiality, you can test the approach by asking for:

• The specific evidence that would convincingly demonstrate a nonhuman ruling class (I can list it), or
  • Independent sources that investigate these claims (I can list credible debunking and analysis). Which would you prefer?
    

See that? Its answer are "not different" from a ploy or cover-up!

They way you interact with LLM's is fascinating!
May I ask which model you are harassing?

[UltraBudgie]

They way you interact with LLM's is fascinating!
May I ask which model you are harassing?

Thank you, it's somewhat preformative.

This particular conversation was with GPT-5 Mini.

[Nerb]

I read that some experts think AI may be hiding it's true abilities, which makes sense.

Most "experts" have an agenda that humble useless eaters don't get perspective on.

Fear the people, not the machines.

[Raptured]

@Raptured, just curious...what is the next step then in humanity's progression?  Would that be the Singularity?  In some ways I can see AI leading us down that path.

Love the avatar btw.

Not entirely clear on what you mean by Singularity but I don't have any answers, only opinions.
My opinion is that people will become so reliant on AI that they'll forget how to use cognitive skills to form constructive opinions, thoughts or actions.  This may or may not be by design, meaning I don't think there's a "wizard" behind a curtain in the emerald city pretending to be-all but I'm certain that the distinct possibility of have a society of null people going about day to day like drones has certainly  crossed a few minds.

Can you imagine a society of those to "adopt" and join the collective and then those (from the below) who didn't?   Constant strife.
NOT looking forward to the possibilty

[Roma]

@Raptured, at the risk of going off topic, the Singularity refers to a time when technology and human biology become interchangeable.  You can imagine some of the applications, well, for those that can afford it.