[ExI] Meeting of the Minds

[William Flynn Wallace]

This is kind of a nightmare for programmers.  I once went to Costa Rica and
had with me a dictionary dated about a century ago, and when I used it the
locals looked at me like I was nuts - which I was.  Language changes all
the time, as we can tell when we look up the etymology of a word and see
how it has changed over the centuries.

Then there are idioms, which, even if you know the language, can be
impenetrable (mare's nest).  Maybe it is we who should learn how to talk to
them rather than vice versa.   bill w

On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 2:40 PM spike jones via extropy-chat <
extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:

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> *From:* extropy-chat <extropy-chat-bounces at lists.extropy.org> *On Behalf
> Of *William Flynn Wallace via extropy-chat
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 8 February, 2023 11:51 AM
> *To:* ExI chat list <extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org>
> *Cc:* William Flynn Wallace <foozler83 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [ExI] Meeting of the Minds
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> I just like to toss out ideas and let others play with them.  My wife is
> increasingly disabled and I am doing it all.
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> How would ChatGPT regard 'toss out' in the previous paragraph?   bill w
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> Me:  I just like to toss out ideas and let others play with them.
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> That's great! Tossing out ideas and getting feedback can be a great way to
> spark creativity and drive innovation. It can also help you to develop and
> refine your ideas, as well as gain new perspectives and insights from
> others. Whether you're brainstorming with a group or just bouncing ideas
> off a friend, the collaborative process can be a valuable tool for personal
> and professional growth.
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> Me:  I agree, ChatGPT. You apparently understood the use of "toss out"
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> Yes, that's correct. "Toss out" can often mean to present or propose an
> idea for consideration, rather than to reject or discard it. In a
> brainstorming or creative context, tossing out ideas can be a way to
> encourage free-flowing thought and encourage everyone to contribute their
> best ideas. It's a valuable way to generate a large number of ideas and
> find the best solution to a problem.
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> Not bad.  This product is ready to be a companion to the elderly and
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