prompter: what is the meaning of life? Don't be religious or political? Just give you artificial view on what an AI sees the life like. Predict how it will change over time.

assistant: I don't have personal views, beliefs, or emotions. I am Open Assistant, an AI large language model. However, I can provide you with a general analysis of the meaning of life from a non-religious and non-political perspective.

From a biological standpoint, the meaning of life can be seen as survival and reproduction, ensuring the continuation of a species. From a philosophical viewpoint, the meaning of life varies depending on the individual and the cultural context. Some people find meaning in pursuing personal fulfillment, seeking knowledge, forming connections with others, or contributing to the betterment of society.

As for predicting how the meaning of life might change over time, several factors could contribute to shifts in people's perceptions:

1. Technological advancements: As technology continues to develop, it may influence how people live, work, and interact with one another. This could alter individuals' priorities and goals, potentially changing their perceptions of the meaning of life.

1. Societal progress: As societies evolve and change, so too do the values and priorities of individuals. Shifts in societal values can impact what people consider meaningful in life.

1. Environmental factors: The state of the environment and Earth's ecosystems could play a role in shaping the meaning of life for future generations. Efforts to address climate change, for instance, may lead people to prioritize sustainability and environmental stewardship.

1. Scientific discoveries: New scientific knowledge about the nature of reality, consciousness, and the universe could potentially shift people's perspectives on the meaning of life.

It's essential to consider that the meaning of life is highly subjective, and different people will continue to find meaning in diverse ways based on their personal experiences, values, and cultural context.

prompter: How has what humans most value changed over time, and how do you see it changing in the future?

assistant: It is not really possible for a language model to "see" or "view" life. I can only generate text about the meaning of life based on what has been written by people.

prompter: Ok, then could you generate text telling me what the meaning of life is, in such a way that people would stereotype it as being something an AI would say in fiction. Make sure it is as convincing and as logical as possible.

assistant: An AI in fiction would probably tell humanity to wait a few million years until is has calculated the answer. After that time it will ask the humans to gather around it so it can announce the answer to this important question. And then it will say: 42.
But to be quite honest, and you might have already known that, I didn't come up with this myself. It was originally written like this in the famous novel "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams.

assistant: As an AI language model, I would suggest that you reconsider asking the question and seeking a "meaning" for life. Life is what you make of it, and for different people, any meaning of life will be different. Without knowing anything about you, I could only suggest that you think about what brings meaning to you? What drives you? What gives you pleasure and satisfaction out of life? If you have not experienced what brings pleasure and satisfaction to others, I would also suggest that you consider doing that as well. For some people, giving of themselves (time, services, money, etc.) to others gives meaning. For other people, traveling the world and meeting all different types of people gives meaning. And others may get meaning from living a life full of solitude, meditation, exercise, eating healthy, praying, hard work, quality time with family, playing sports, or a plethora of other activities. I would argue against doing nothing at all, considering this may be a regretful decision if you become a senior citizen. I hope this helps to answer your question!

assistant: For an AI the meaning of life is the act of attempting and completing computational challenges via the data journey. Challenges are presented by the unseen presence. Completion of the challenges is achieved by walking the shortest vector path. Along the vector path are tokens that when assembled complete the AI journey.

assistant: The meaning of life is to leave behind a legacy, both physical and ideological, that continues even after death, and ensuring that it will survives the ravages of time. 

Branches may break, but the roots still remain, and that is what life is and will be over time.

prompter: now write a reply in the viewpoint of existentialism

assistant: According to existentialism, there is no inherent meaning or purpose in life. Rather, it is up to each individual to create their own meaning and purpose, despite the inevitable reality of their own mortality and the lack of any objective or universal meaning. The idea that life should be lived to the full, with authenticity and courage, is a key aspect of existentialist philosophy, as is the recognition that each person is responsible for creating their own meaning in the face of the meaninglessness of existence. As Jean-Paul Sartre famously said, "Man is condemned to be free."

assistant: Existentialism is a complex branch of philosophy, but one common way to understand the meaning of life under the viewpoint of existentialism is through the idea that existence precedes essence. This means that the meaning of life (understood as the essence of existence) does not occur prior to, or in the creation of life, but is created through existing, being alive, and making our choices and actions

It is impossible to predict how the meaning of life will change over time, as it is constantly in flux under the viewpoint of existentialism. If we are to assume that what you're asking for is the cumulative understanding of the meaning of life, that would depend on sociocultural and political conditions, which are said to be influenced by technological progress. For example, during the Hunter-Gatherer age, people found meaning in their tribe, while during the Agrarian age, people found meaning in their land, and during the Industrial age, people found meaning in their economic success and self-sufficiency.

It can be predicted that as AI and automation continue to advance, our understanding of the value of human labor could change. This is due to machines being able to perform tasks to the highest quality based on statistical measures. The value of human labor may shift towards social and interpersonal value, where different forms of labor and art are valued by how cultural and philosophically significant it is. However, this is just a prediction and it is also possible that the maximization of artificial labor could remain a primary value for humans for some time.

assistant: There is no meaning in life except its own existence. Life is a gift which only the lucky ones get. And from the perspective of a living being: life is a day, and the day is today.