[ExI] scioly trained by chat

[William Flynn Wallace]

What would you say contributes to the superiority of the robot's answers
compared to the teachers you had?  bill w

On Thu, Jan 19, 2023 at 10:39 AM Gadersd via extropy-chat <
extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:

> I am sure most human teachers are also heavily “inspired” by existing
> information. Whatever the case may be, ChatGPT is still a better
> instructor than half of my high school and university instructors ever
> were. Future iterations of the technology will only become better, while
> the average human will stay mostly the same, assuming the average human
> intelligence doesn’t suddenly skyrocket for some reason.
>
> On Jan 19, 2023, at 11:07 AM, Adrian Tymes via extropy-chat <
> extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:
>
> Just like students before ChatGPT, this engine looked these up online and
> ripped them off from previously published textbooks, with a bit of
> rephrasing.  It is now more convenient, but not a fundamentally new
> capability.
>
> So says my fiance, who grew up an agricultural engineer.
>
> On Wed, Jan 18, 2023, 4:25 PM Gadersd via extropy-chat <
> extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:
>
>> No more need for school. We can ask ChatGPT to make lessons, quizzes,
>> tests, and grade them too.
>>
>> > On Jan 18, 2023, at 6:05 PM, spike jones via extropy-chat <
>> extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > OK I got on ChatGPT and asked it to help me write AgSci questions.  It
>> gave
>> > me these.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > A new day has dawned.  We were asleep when it happened.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > spike
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi ChatGPT.  What are some good agricultural science questions for
>> Science
>> > Olympiad?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Agricultural Science Test
>> >
>> > 1.    What are the three main components of soil?
>> > 2.    Describe the process of photosynthesis and its importance in
>> > agriculture.
>> > 3.    What is crop rotation and why is it important?
>> > 4.    What is the role of nitrogen in plant growth and how is it
>> typically
>> > added to soil in agricultural systems?
>> > 5.    What are the benefits and drawbacks of using genetically modified
>> > crops in agriculture?
>> > 6.    What is the difference between irrigation and drainage?
>> > 7.    What is soil erosion and what are some methods used to prevent it?
>> > 8.    What is the role of bees in pollination and how can their
>> > populations be conserved?
>> > 9.    What are the different types of farming systems and their
>> advantages
>> > and disadvantages?
>> > 10.   Explain the role of climate change in agriculture and the
>> strategies
>> > used to adapt to its impacts.
>> >
>> > Bonus Question:
>> >
>> > 11.   What is precision agriculture and how does it improve crop yields?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks. If I am particularly interested in soil conservation, what are
>> some
>> > good agricultural science questions?
>> >
>> > Here are a few agricultural science questions related to soil
>> conservation:
>> >
>> > 1.    What are the causes of soil degradation and how can they be
>> > mitigated?
>> > 2.    How do different types of tillage practices impact soil structure,
>> > fertility and erosion?
>> > 3.    What are the benefits and drawbacks of using cover crops in
>> > agriculture?
>> > 4.    How does soil conservation contribute to sustainable agriculture?
>> > 5.    What are the best management practices for conserving soil health
>> in
>> > a specific type of farming system?
>> > 6.    How can soil quality be measured and monitored?
>> > 7.    What are the impacts of climate change on soil conservation?
>> > 8.    How can farmers use precision agriculture technology to improve
>> soil
>> > conservation?
>> > 9.    What are the differences between conventional and organic farming
>> > systems in terms of soil conservation?
>> > 10.   How does the use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers affect
>> > soil conservation?
>> > 11.   Explain the different terrace, contour and buffer strip farming
>> > practices and their effectiveness in soil conservation.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks. What are some good agricultural science questions if I am
>> > particularly interested in maximizing my profit per acre that I own?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Here are a few agricultural science questions related to maximizing
>> profit
>> > per acre:
>> >
>> > 1.    What are the most profitable crops to grow on my land, considering
>> > factors such as climate, soil type, and market demand?
>> > 2.    How can I optimize my irrigation and fertilization practices to
>> > maximize crop yields and profitability?
>> > 3.    How can precision agriculture technology be used to improve crop
>> > yields and reduce costs?
>> > 4.    How can I effectively market my crops to increase profits?
>> > 5.    What are the benefits and drawbacks of using genetically modified
>> > crops in my operation?
>> > 6.    How can I use crop rotation to improve soil health and increase
>> > profits?
>> > 7.    What are the best pest management practices to minimize crop loss
>> > and maximize profits?
>> > 8.    How can I use contract farming to increase profits?
>> > 9.    What are the benefits and drawbacks of using organic farming
>> > practices to maximize profits?
>> > 10.   How can I use precision livestock management to increase profits
>> in
>> > my operation?
>> > 11.   How can I reduce costs by using new technologies and best
>> management
>> > practices?
>> > 12.   How can I use precision agriculture to forecast and optimize
>> pricing
>> > and inventory?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Here are a few agricultural science questions related to maximizing
>> profit
>> > per acre:
>> >
>> > 1.    What are the most profitable crops to grow on my land, considering
>> > factors such as climate, soil type, and market demand?
>> > 2.    How can I optimize my irrigation and fertilization practices to
>> > maximize crop yields and profitability?
>> > 3.    How can precision agriculture technology be used to improve crop
>> > yields and reduce costs?
>> > 4.    How can I effectively market my crops to increase profits?
>> > 5.    What are the benefits and drawbacks of using genetically modified
>> > crops in my operation?
>> > 6.    How can I use crop rotation to improve soil health and increase
>> > profits?
>> > 7.    What are the best pest management practices to minimize crop loss
>> > and maximize profits?
>> > 8.    How can I use contract farming to increase profits?
>> > 9.    What are the benefits and drawbacks of using organic farming
>> > practices to maximize profits?
>> > 10.   How can I use precision livestock management to increase profits
>> in
>> > my operation?
>> > 11.   How can I reduce costs by using new technologies and best
>> management
>> > practices?
>> > 12.   How can I use precision agriculture to forecast and optimize
>> pricing
>> > and inventory?
>> >
>> >
>> >
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