AI is enormously powerful if you need an outcome based on known data. Maybe not so great if the value is in the creative process or innovation.
My concerns are rooted in the possible bias "baked in" by using precedent as a predictive tool, but I confess I've not educated myself on any internal controls in place to prevent this.
I'd say some people are fearful of this sort of tech because they don't understand it or feel it may replace some of what they do for a living.
Others are excited at the possibilities!
I recently had someone try to sell me an AI tool to write blog posts for my website "so I don't need to spend the time". In this case, they're missing the point.
The point of writing (for me) is not necessarily only to have the end product but to process my thoughts about the topic, keep the discipline of showing up every week and keep my creative juices flowing about what to write about.
So this type of tech for me is not a silver bullet, but it sure will make certain types of tasks easier.
I read an interesting quote the other day:
"You won't be replaced by AI. You'll be replaced by someone who uses AI."
The quality and detail of your input will always drive the result of your output - Garbage in, garbage out. How can you expect to get a great fitness and health result if you're repeatedly plugging in low quality food? The secret to a great ChatGPT response is asking queries with as much detail as possible and requesting reviews in a conversational manner. If you're not getting the best word results, as for synonyms. Ask it to respond as a third party, an industry specialist. And try using composite apps like you.com, they incorporate search functions from Google with AI smarts from ChatGPT.
"Who are the best nutritionists in Australia and what advice would they give me about combining the outputs of the Alfred App by Ben Alexander. Give me 10 suggestions"
Dr. Rosemary Stanton is an Australian nutritionist and one of the most respected experts in the field. She is a Fellow of the Nutrition Society of Australia and an Emeritus Professor of Nutrition at the University of New South Wales. She would likely suggest avoiding processed foods and eating a diet rich in fresh, whole foods.
Dr. Alan Barclay is an Australian dietitian, nutritionist and author. He is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Fellow of the Dietitians Association of Australia. He would likely suggest reducing the amount of sugar and processed foods in your diet and increasing the amount of plant-based foods.
Dr. Catherine Saxelby is an Australian nutritionist, dietitian and author. She is a Fellow of the Nutrition Society of Australia and an Accredited Practising Dietitian. She would likely suggest monitoring your food intake and eating in moderation.
Dr. Robert Lustig is an American pediatric endocrinologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. He is an internationally renowned expert in the field of nutrition and would likely suggest avoiding sugary drinks and processed foods.
Dr. Joanna McMillan is an Australian nutritionist, dietitian and author. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Fellow of the Nutrition Society of Australia. She would likely suggest eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise.
Dr. Marilyn Glenville is a British nutritionist, author and lecturer. She is an expert in the field of nutrition and would likely suggest limiting your intake of saturated fats and eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
Dr. Roberta Anding is an American dietitian, nutritionist and author. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association. She would likely suggest eating a balanced diet and avoiding processed foods.
Dr. Mark Hyman is an American physician and nutritionist. He is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and a Fellow of the Institute for Functional Medicine. He would likely suggest eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and avoiding processed foods.
Dr. Marion Nestle is an American nutritionist and author. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition and a Professor Emerita of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University. She would likely suggest eating a balanced diet and avoiding sugary drinks and processed foods.
Hey Ben, I reckon this is a really good use of ChatGPT - well done. I'm also exploring what it does. I gave it the topic of my next PricingProphets newsletter, and asked it what it would write. The answer was very different to what I had written, but it was impressive nonetheless. But it did get me thinking that people could have ChatGPT write stuff and then hold it out as the authors original work (something I would never do). Nick Cave had some interesting thoughts on it too: https://www.theredhandfiles.com/chat-gpt-what-do-you-think/
Cheers Jon and I've found its helps me "get unstuck" with my writing if I just can't quite get what I'm trying to say out of my head. Thanks for the link and I don't think Nick has to worry about being replaced due to his creativity. But I can't help but wonder whether he watched Terminator too many times growing up. I know watching Jaws as a kid scared the shit out of me as a kid, and while it's certainly possible I will be eaten by a shark, it's extremely unlikely.
I think some people are more open to change than others. You'd see it every time facebook changed their layout. Influx of statuses made of I HATE THIS, petitions for facebook to change it back or threats of getting rid of facebook all together. Then what happens? People get used to it until it changes again.
I think we naturally prefer familiar and comfortable.
It's very much a case of just because it's the way it's always been done doesn't mean it's the only way it can be done.
Society always classes things as right or wrong way to do something and the way you see it will depend on your beliefs. I am constantly reminding my mum that just because it's not the way she would do it, doesn't mean it's wrong, it's just a different way of doing something. Or just because you wouldn't wear that doesn't mean I shouldn't.
I feel it's exposure. The more change we go through in life the more open we are to it. Change builds resilience but if you don't experience change then you don't know how to cope with it? I feel it likely stems from childhood and the adversity experienced.
An interesting topic overall though, if I wasn't already studying at uni, that would be something to look into. Does exposure to change influence how you respond to it?
Ben, we’ve got a series of get togethers with Canberra teachers and principals to discuss the best way to use AI in the classroom. Do you know of any well positioned meeting places near tranquil waterfronts for regular gatherings?
AI is enormously powerful if you need an outcome based on known data. Maybe not so great if the value is in the creative process or innovation.
My concerns are rooted in the possible bias "baked in" by using precedent as a predictive tool, but I confess I've not educated myself on any internal controls in place to prevent this.
That's a very valid concern Sarah and one I think that's being carefully considered by the system's designers.
I'd say some people are fearful of this sort of tech because they don't understand it or feel it may replace some of what they do for a living.
Others are excited at the possibilities!
I recently had someone try to sell me an AI tool to write blog posts for my website "so I don't need to spend the time". In this case, they're missing the point.
The point of writing (for me) is not necessarily only to have the end product but to process my thoughts about the topic, keep the discipline of showing up every week and keep my creative juices flowing about what to write about.
So this type of tech for me is not a silver bullet, but it sure will make certain types of tasks easier.
I read an interesting quote the other day:
"You won't be replaced by AI. You'll be replaced by someone who uses AI."
Cheers,
Ben
Great quote! And I think you can still use AI and work thru that process you described.
The quality and detail of your input will always drive the result of your output - Garbage in, garbage out. How can you expect to get a great fitness and health result if you're repeatedly plugging in low quality food? The secret to a great ChatGPT response is asking queries with as much detail as possible and requesting reviews in a conversational manner. If you're not getting the best word results, as for synonyms. Ask it to respond as a third party, an industry specialist. And try using composite apps like you.com, they incorporate search functions from Google with AI smarts from ChatGPT.
"Who are the best nutritionists in Australia and what advice would they give me about combining the outputs of the Alfred App by Ben Alexander. Give me 10 suggestions"
Dr. Rosemary Stanton is an Australian nutritionist and one of the most respected experts in the field. She is a Fellow of the Nutrition Society of Australia and an Emeritus Professor of Nutrition at the University of New South Wales. She would likely suggest avoiding processed foods and eating a diet rich in fresh, whole foods.
Dr. Alan Barclay is an Australian dietitian, nutritionist and author. He is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Fellow of the Dietitians Association of Australia. He would likely suggest reducing the amount of sugar and processed foods in your diet and increasing the amount of plant-based foods.
Dr. Catherine Saxelby is an Australian nutritionist, dietitian and author. She is a Fellow of the Nutrition Society of Australia and an Accredited Practising Dietitian. She would likely suggest monitoring your food intake and eating in moderation.
Dr. Robert Lustig is an American pediatric endocrinologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. He is an internationally renowned expert in the field of nutrition and would likely suggest avoiding sugary drinks and processed foods.
Dr. Joanna McMillan is an Australian nutritionist, dietitian and author. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Fellow of the Nutrition Society of Australia. She would likely suggest eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise.
Dr. Marilyn Glenville is a British nutritionist, author and lecturer. She is an expert in the field of nutrition and would likely suggest limiting your intake of saturated fats and eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
Dr. Roberta Anding is an American dietitian, nutritionist and author. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association. She would likely suggest eating a balanced diet and avoiding processed foods.
Dr. Mark Hyman is an American physician and nutritionist. He is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and a Fellow of the Institute for Functional Medicine. He would likely suggest eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and avoiding processed foods.
Dr. Marion Nestle is an American nutritionist and author. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition and a Professor Emerita of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University. She would likely suggest eating a balanced diet and avoiding sugary drinks and processed foods.
WOW!!! Thanks heaps Ben! That's great and an awesome example how ChatGPT can be used effectively!
Hey Ben, I reckon this is a really good use of ChatGPT - well done. I'm also exploring what it does. I gave it the topic of my next PricingProphets newsletter, and asked it what it would write. The answer was very different to what I had written, but it was impressive nonetheless. But it did get me thinking that people could have ChatGPT write stuff and then hold it out as the authors original work (something I would never do). Nick Cave had some interesting thoughts on it too: https://www.theredhandfiles.com/chat-gpt-what-do-you-think/
Cheers Jon and I've found its helps me "get unstuck" with my writing if I just can't quite get what I'm trying to say out of my head. Thanks for the link and I don't think Nick has to worry about being replaced due to his creativity. But I can't help but wonder whether he watched Terminator too many times growing up. I know watching Jaws as a kid scared the shit out of me as a kid, and while it's certainly possible I will be eaten by a shark, it's extremely unlikely.
Benny your not missing anything.
However Education on this NEW method
Is vital in order many of us are on the same page. Keep it up. Without realising you are an Educator. Well done x Helen.
Thank you Helen. I am trying to help people understand what's coming.
Benny
Well its working. You have a natural ability to teach those of us who are not I.T. Savvy as you. Xx Helen.
I think some people are more open to change than others. You'd see it every time facebook changed their layout. Influx of statuses made of I HATE THIS, petitions for facebook to change it back or threats of getting rid of facebook all together. Then what happens? People get used to it until it changes again.
I think we naturally prefer familiar and comfortable.
It's very much a case of just because it's the way it's always been done doesn't mean it's the only way it can be done.
Society always classes things as right or wrong way to do something and the way you see it will depend on your beliefs. I am constantly reminding my mum that just because it's not the way she would do it, doesn't mean it's wrong, it's just a different way of doing something. Or just because you wouldn't wear that doesn't mean I shouldn't.
Great analogy! But what in your opinion makes some people open to change and not others?
I feel it's exposure. The more change we go through in life the more open we are to it. Change builds resilience but if you don't experience change then you don't know how to cope with it? I feel it likely stems from childhood and the adversity experienced.
An interesting topic overall though, if I wasn't already studying at uni, that would be something to look into. Does exposure to change influence how you respond to it?
I think so and gives you the confidence that you can get thru it and come out better on the other side
Ben, we’ve got a series of get togethers with Canberra teachers and principals to discuss the best way to use AI in the classroom. Do you know of any well positioned meeting places near tranquil waterfronts for regular gatherings?