prompter: I have a project due in 2 weeks, that will determine if I get my diploma. And I'm nowhere near the end of it. However I just spent an entire afternoon labelling prompts on Open Assistant. Am I going in the right direction?

assistant: It's great that you spent time contributing to the development of Open Assistant, but it's also important to focus on your project and make sure you meet the requirements to obtain your diploma.

If you feel like you're not making enough progress on your project, it may be helpful to reassess your approach and create a plan to complete it within the next two weeks. Consider breaking down the project into smaller tasks with specific deadlines and prioritize them according to importance.

It's important to maintain a balance between contributing to external projects and meeting your own goals. If you find it difficult to manage both at the same time, you may want to prioritize your project and allocate a specific amount of time for external projects.

Remember, it's important to prioritize your goals and allocate your time effectively to ensure you meet your obligations and achieve your desired outcomes.

prompter: but how else will I beat Dave_ ! give me a strategy to do my project and still beat him

assistant: It's great that you spent some time working on Open Assistant, but if your project deadline is only two weeks away and you are nowhere near the end of it, you may need to reassess your priorities and focus on your project.

While working on Open Assistant may be useful for your future goals, your diploma is a time-sensitive matter and should take precedence at the moment. Consider creating a plan of action to help you finish your project on time, such as breaking down the tasks into smaller, manageable chunks, setting daily goals, and prioritizing the most critical parts of the project.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, it may also be helpful to reach out to your instructor, a classmate, or a tutor for support and guidance. Remember to take breaks, stay organized, and stay focused on your end goal. Good luck!

prompter: What is the meaning of life if not to contribute to open source initiatives? Especially if it could be the one piece of technology that changes the future of personal computing??

assistant: You are not going in the right direction. You should start working on your project and stop labeling prompts on Open Assistant. After you're done with the project you can spend an entire day labeling prompts on Open Assistant.

prompter: But what if I believe that training the next generation of AI is more important then receiving a useless school diploma?

prompter: But, but… this way I can be a part of the future… is that worth NOTHING to you???

assistant: That is worth something to me, but it doesn't help you make progress toward getting your diploma. You only have two weeks remaining. Completing your project is the best way to be part of the future that you want for yourself. There will be plenty of time to participate in Open Assistant after your project is done and you have your diploma.

assistant: It is very much worth something to me. However you will be more economically stable and therefore more able to accelerate the creation of useful AI systems if you get your diploma and ensure you have a real career. 

Think of it like this: You spent all that time getting the diploma, which is now a sunk cost. You can acquire the diploma for two weeks of work or make a marginal contribution to Open Assistant doing petty labor. Obviously if you could get the economic value of e.g. a four year degree in just two weeks this would be an incredible deal and you should take it.

prompter: You're right. I'll stop now. I am turning on my distraction blocker. Thank you, that is really good advice! Maybe I should label prompts for Open Assistant for one hour every day? And for the rest study? Thank you, you have helped me get a job later on in my life.

assistant: Stop procrastinating and do your work.

prompter: But I cant stop procrastinating! Can you motivate me?