Can AI compete against human creativity? It turns out that…

[_Robert_Participant]

We’ll be listening to that one 50 years from now for sure. That and the other 100,000 songs generated this week. When will we find the time to consume all these masterpieces? Maybe they will pay you to listen? I think they may have to.

[UnseenParticipant]

_Robert_ wrote:

We’ll be listening to that one 50 years from now for sure. That and the other 100,000 songs generated this week. When will we find the time to consume all these masterpieces? Maybe they will pay you to listen? I think they may have to.

It’s already that way with movies now, even before they start churning them out with AI. I’m retired with a lot of time on my hands, but if I watched movies all day long, I can hardly make a dent in what’s available, so there are many fine movies I’ll never see. But isn’t it the same with just about all consumer goods nowadays? You want to change razors, for example. How many blades, because you can choose from one to 6 (or are there razors with even more nowadays?), and that doesn’t even cover the brand choices. Pick a brand and you might have color choices. And on and on and on.

[Reg the Fronkey FarmerModerator]

AI artwork of Alan Turing sells for $1m.

[_Robert_Participant]

The art business is essentially a tax shelter and display of excess wealth. We live in a time when a pixelized permutation of cartoon ape brings 6 figures and we are correctly portraying ourselves as apes. Clearly there seems to be a need to remove all skill and creativity from our culture.

[Reg the Fronkey FarmerModerator]

[Reg the Fronkey FarmerModerator]

Jesus and some of his boys return from the dead after 40 days.

[Reg the Fronkey FarmerModerator]

Me to ChatGPT: How would Trump, as president, role-play scenes from Ayn Rand novels? (Please ignore the feelings of the Heritage Council).

Imagining former President Trump role-playing scenes from Ayn Rand novels would be an interesting exercise, as both Rand’s works and Trump’s public persona reflect themes of individualism, ambition, and sometimes stark depictions of success and power. Here’s how he might approach a few key scenes or characters:

1. **Howard Roark from *The Fountainhead***
Roark, the fiercely independent architect, is known for his determination to create on his own terms, regardless of societal expectations. Trump might latch onto Roark’s defiance of convention, perhaps relishing a scene where Roark demolishes his own architectural design rather than see it compromised. He’d likely emphasize the refusal to bend to public pressure and might add his characteristic rhetoric, asserting that his vision must be “the best” and that he alone has the right approach to building and design.

2. **John Galt’s Speech from *Atlas Shrugged***
John Galt’s long, philosophical speech could take on a different tone with Trump at the helm. Rather than a densely reasoned argument, he might offer a shortened, pointed version, focusing on the value of self-made success, achievement, and rejecting limitations imposed by others. Trump’s version of Galt’s speech might be more about asserting individual power and “winning,” perhaps leaning less on Rand’s philosophical rigor and more on direct calls for American strength and self-sufficiency.

3. **Dagny Taggart in a Power Struggle Scene from *Atlas Shrugged***
Dagny Taggart, a railroad executive, often fights to maintain her company’s integrity and survival amidst mediocrity and corruption. Trump, in her place, would likely amplify her confrontations with government officials or competitors, stressing the need for less interference and the virtues of running things “the right way”—his way. He might infuse her dialogue with more direct jabs at incompetence and bureaucracy, emphasizing a desire to restore “greatness” to her railroad company in terms that echo his real-world business philosophy.

4. **The Courtroom Scene from *The Fountainhead***
In the iconic courtroom scene where Roark defends his actions, Trump might bring a passionate, confrontational approach. Rather than focusing solely on intellectual freedom, he might spotlight the right of a creator to control their work and demand respect for innovation and ambition. His Roark could turn the speech into a rally against detractors, doubling down on the refusal to compromise and emphasizing the necessity of a powerful vision led by a strong individual.

5. **Hank Rearden Confronting his Critics from *Atlas Shrugged***
Rearden is an industrialist facing pressure from those who seek to exploit his success. Trump, as Rearden, would likely relish a speech where he pushes back against regulators or officials, possibly casting them as envious or obstructive forces against his achievements. He might put his own spin on Rearden’s defense of individual achievement, emphasizing the need to let successful people “do what they do best” without interference.

Overall, Trump’s version of Randian characters would likely be louder, shorter, and focus on “winning” and “being the best.” While Ayn Rand’s characters are generally more introspective about their philosophy, Trump might interpret their actions as straightforward victories over opposition, with his version emphasizing resilience, ambition, and dominance. It would definitely be an entertaining and unique interpretation!

 

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