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The past 18 months have seen the most rapid change in human written communication ever (mander.xyz)

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[-] msage@programming.dev 79 points 1 week ago

I just want to point out that there were text generators before ChatGPT, and they were ruining the internet for years.

Just like there are bots on social media, pushing a narrative, humans are being alienated from every aspect of modern society.

What is a society for, when you can't be a part of it?

[-] Schadrach@lemmy.sdf.org 20 points 1 week ago

I just want to point out that there were text generators before ChatGPT, and they were ruining the internet for years.

Hey now, King James Programming was pretty funny.

For those unfamiliar, King James Programming is a Markov chain trained on the King James Bible and the Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, with quotes posted at https://kingjamesprogramming.tumblr.com/

4:24 For the LORD will work for each type of data it is applied to.

In APL all data are represented as arrays, and there shall they see the Son of man, in whose sight I brought them out

3:23 And these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, and all the abominations that be done in (log n) steps.

I was first introduced to it when I started reading UNSONG.

[-] Fedop@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 week ago

This was such a good idea, so many of these are fire.

then shall they call upon me, but I will not cause any information to be accumulated on the stack.

How much more are ye better than the ordered-list representation

evaluating the operator might modify env, which will be the hope of unjust men

[-] kameecoding@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

I feel like the term "touch grass" applies to this comment more than anything.

[-] PanArab@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago

“Touch grass” is exclusionary and divisive. I asked Copilot to explain why.

The expression "touch grass," often used to suggest someone take a break and reconnect with nature, can unintentionally be exclusionary, especially for people living in arid regions where grass is not readily available. For instance, in parts of the Middle East, where the landscape is predominantly desert, grass is a scarce resource and the idea of "touching grass" might feel disconnected from reality. This phrase overlooks the diverse ways people around the world engage with their environment and can unintentionally alienate those who don't have easy access to grassy areas. It’s a reminder that language should be mindful of diverse experiences and environments.

[-] RedAggroBest@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Okay, I won't say touch grass anymore. I'll just say what I think instead: GO OUTSIDE YOU TERMINALLY ONLINE FREAK.

Do you think that'll be better?

[-] PanArab@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago

Yes, it is more inclusive.

[-] Schadrach@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 week ago

I mean, except of those with agoraphobia or those who are incapable of leaving their residence due to physical infirmity of some kind.

[-] barsoap@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

Maybe that should be a reminder to be culturally tolerant and not over-interpret figures of fucking speech. It's an English metaphor. Have you ever been to England, they love their manicured lawns. Performative outrage, the lot of it. I could say that the AI missed the ball but then the AI would complain about quadruple amputees being insulted over not being able to play sportsball. Cut me a fucking break.