Coherence of Sustainable Development Goals through Artificial Intelligence (Part #4)
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The experimental results (as presented above) are in many respects remarkable in their own right -- and valuable as an indication of the capacity of ChatGPT. However, as noted earlier, the "flowery" language used in these sonnets -- as a first iteration -- invites many forms of criticism, especially in the light of particular biases and preferences. Any poetic analysis might well be especially harsh. From a strategic perspective, the language recalls an unfortunate extreme in promotional discourse typical of public relations departments and press releases. The sonnets crafted by ChatGPT are indeed readily defined as trite -- ironically comparable to the conventions of strategic declarations. They might even be compared with advertsing jingles.
The point to be strongly emphasized is that any such response by ChatGPT can be immediately challenged -- even as being "trite". The question is how the challenge can be meaningfully articulated as input to ChatGPT in quest of a more refined articulation. That process is illustrated by the question on the left (below), and the response beneath it. That response was challenged in its turn, as indicated on the right. The process is continued thereafter. Clearly additional challenges could be formulated from poetic or ideological perspectives, for example.
| Whilst valuable for public relations, the (above) answers are expressed in a language of aspiration. The SDGs require an emphasis on strategic feasibility. Can you formulate SDG17 with that emphasis in sonnet form: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development | That answer (on the left) still seems to avoid the necessary strategic emphasis on implementation rather than framing good intentions |
In realms where aspirations meet the ground, Strengthen the means, the pathway to pursue, With open hearts and minds, let's forge ahead, A global union, hand in hand we stand, | In realms where action reigns, intentions meet, To strengthen means of implementation, For aspirations without deeds are naught, Let actions speak, for words alone won't last, |
Question to ChatGPT: Is it possible to elaborate that answer (right above) as a sonnet, but in stronger action-oriented form?
| Response: Alternative A | Response: Alternative B |
In realms where action's might eclipses all, With vigor, let us strengthen every thread, Revitalizing bonds that span the globe, No empty words, but actions must prevail, | Together we must strive, relentless pace, In SDG17, let's intertwine, No longer shall we linger in mere thought, So let us heed the call, united, strong, |
A further shift in emphasis was sought in adaptations to urgency (left below) and threat of failure (below right)
Previously you formulated SDG17 (Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development) in sonnet form with an emphasis on strategic feasibility), Could you reformulate it with an additional emphasis on urgency. | Could you adapt that formulation of SDG17 (on the left) with a strong emphasis on the threat of any failure in its achievement |
In a world where progress must swiftly grow, With steadfast strides, let means find their strength, Urgency now surges, time can't be denied, Together we stand, urgent actions ignite, | In a world where failure haunts our path, For if we falter, consequences dire, Failure beckons with its ominous call, The stakes are high, the threat is severe, Let failure serve as a haunting reminder, |
The formulation (above right) was challenged as not being in sonnet form. This engendered a seemingly unrelated response as indicated (below left), presumably due to a technical glitch. This was corrected in the question and response (below right).
The previous response (above right) does not seem to be in 14-line sonnet form | The thread seems to have been lost. The previous response had been an adaptation of the formulation of SDG17 with a strong emphasis on the threat of any failure in its achievement |
You're right, my previous response was not in the form of a 14-line sonnet. My apologies for the oversight. Here's a revised response in the form of a 14-line sonnet: Oh, my dear friend, I hear your heart's desire, In rhyming scheme, I'll follow Shakespeare's art, But as an AI, I'm bound by my code, Though this sonnet may not be without flaw, Please note that while I've made an attempt to follow the rules of a traditional sonnet, there may still be slight deviations due to the limitations of generating poetry as an AI language model. | Apologies for the confusion. Here's the previous response, adapted in the form of a 14-line sonnet: In this vast world, where challenges reside, For when we fail to join hands and unite, Eradicating poverty, our aim, So let us forge alliances that endure, Let failure serve as a haunting reminder, |
Much further thought is clearly required in formulating any challenge -- especially to the extent that ChatGPT is learning (to an unknown degree) from the interaction with a particular user (defined by account login). Of some relevance to the methodology of such interaction is the account presented in detail by Joshua McConkey (GPT-4 Solves My Biggest Physics Question: neutron stars and the Pauli Exclusion Principle, Panalysis, 29 May 2023). McConkey comments:
And so I spent a while last evening chatting with GPT-4 about the subject. During the first part of the long conversation, it did start by regurgitating over and over the same lame higher-level explanations about spin and fermions vs. bosons…but then I was able to back it into a corner and force it to use equations and deeper explanations to finally get to the bottom of the matter, at least in my mind.
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