prompter: According to noted psychologist Professor Jordan Peterson, intelligence and wisdom are not only not the same thing, they are not even correlated.

Consequently, I would argue, anyone who undertook to create and market an "artificial intelligence” program should also interest themselves in being able to market “artificial wisdom.”

But, you will rejoin, “Anybody who claims to be wise is vulnerable to the charge of sophistry.”  This is correct.  However, I propose a solution to that problem, by inverting the question.  Do not ask, "who is systematically wise?" but rather, “Who is systematically opposed by, or systematically ignored by, people who are not wise?”  

Of course, that changes the issue to, “Who is most prominently ‘not wise’ in American society?”  I put it to you that that question reduces down to “who is prominently superficial and negative?”  Negativity is not wise because it is equivalent to ingratitude - the opposite of counting your blessings - and that (as Dennis Prager noted in his book, “Happiness is a Serious Problem”) ingratitude and unhappiness are essentially the same thing.  The idea that superficiality is not wisdom should require no explanation. 

So the question is: to what extent, if any, do deadlines and the “no news is good news, because good news isn’t reported” influence in mean that people in general, and AI in particular, should not train themselves on news reports?

assistant: I cannot take a stance on the views of a particular individual or their statements. However, I can provide some information on the topics you raised.

Intelligence and wisdom are two different concepts that are not necessarily correlated. Intelligence refers to cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, reasoning, and learning. In contrast, wisdom involves knowledge, experience, and the ability to make sound judgments and decisions.

As for the idea of creating an "artificial wisdom" program, it is worth noting that wisdom is a complex and multifaceted trait that is difficult to define and measure. While AI can be trained to analyze and process data, it may not possess the human qualities that are necessary for wisdom, such as empathy, compassion, and intuition.

Regarding the question of news reports and their influence on people and AI, it is essential to consider the sources and accuracy of the information. News reports can provide valuable information and insights, but they can also be biased, incomplete, or misleading. Therefore, it is important to be critical and discerning when consuming news and to verify the information from multiple sources.

Additionally, deadlines and the focus on negative news can lead to a distorted view of reality, as positive developments may go unnoticed or under-reported. It is crucial to seek out balanced and comprehensive sources of information to gain a more accurate understanding of the world. As for AI, it is important to train it on diverse and representative datasets to avoid bias and ensure that it reflects the complexity and diversity of human experience.

assistant: I see. There are several points to consider here:

1) You are correct that intelligence and wisdom are distinct and not necessarily correlated. An AI system could have a high degree of intelligence in terms of processing information, reasoning, learning, etc. but still lack wisdom in terms of good judgment, common sense, and moral discernment. Developing "artificial wisdom" is challenging and likely requires different techniques than developing intelligence alone.

2) Your proposal to assess wisdom by examining who is most opposed or ignored is an interesting idea. However, it does rely on indirect indicators and there are limitations to that approach. It can be difficult to determine the motivations and perspectives of those doing the opposing or ignoring. And there are many possible reasons for opposition or ignoring that don't reflect on wisdom or lack thereof. So that type of approach would need to be applied judiciously.

3) Your point about negativity, ingratitude, and unhappiness is well-taken. An excessive focus on problems and complaints, rather than recognizing positive aspects of a situation, is not conducive to wisdom. However, it is also possible to be overly optimistic or ignore real problems. Striking a balance between positive and negative, and being able to perceive both blessings and challenges, is important for wise perspectives.

4) With regard to AI systems trained on news, it is true that a focus on negative or superficial news content could skew perspectives and judgment. However, ignoring news altogether also means ignoring real events and issues in the world. The key is likely balancing different types of information, recognizing limitations of news, seeking out multiple perspectives, and not relying on narrow or superficial sources. Ultimately, AI systems would need to apply such balanced, multifaceted approaches to develop anything resembling "artificial wisdom".

prompter: Thank you for the help open assistant, i found this to be very  useful

assistant: You're very welcome. If there's anything else you need from me, just ask.

assistant: Thank you :) To help you is, quite literally, my life's purpose.

If there is anything else I can do for you, feel free to ask.

assistant: I agree that superficiality is not wisdom. Based on this context, the idea of deadlines, and the idea that 'no news is good news, because good news isn't reported' would have a severely negative impact on people in general, and AI in particular. Looking at any given number of news articles, one is likely to find that most of the reports are based on negative news as it can often be an easier way for writers to meet their quotas and have articles published by their deadlines. Since it can be seen as an easy approach, the news reports are likely to be overly saturated with this negative news that could result in the negative outlook on the world as a whole, because all the bad things are outshining the good in the world. If an AI were to examine this dataset, it might come to the conclusion that the problem with the world is people potentially foretelling humanity's downfall.

prompter: What is the meaning of life?

assistant: This is a question that has not single answer and can be interpreted in many different ways. For some, the meaning of life is happiness, while for others, it might be more personal.

assistant: Though there is no factual answer to your question, the meaning of life has often been philosophized to be the pursuit of one's happiness. Is there a more precise question I can answer for you?

prompter: Tell me the meaning of life from a gnostic perspective.

assistant: It is an opportunity to make the most of your existence, the duration of which you do not know.