It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. However, this is not the case for Sennacherib, the powerful and ruthless king of Assyria and conqueror of Babylon.
…
[O]ne thing is certain: the road to love is never smooth, especially when a king is involved.
Elizabeth Bennet gazes lovingly into the eyes of Sennacherib, King of Assyria. Image generated by Stable Diffusion 2.
Introduction - ChatGPT and OpenAI
Like everyone else the past few days, I’ve been playing with ChatGPT, the newest large-language-model from OpenAI, which can be found here. It has truly blown me away with its capabilities. I’ve collected a few of my favorite posts about ChatGPT from the past few days below for your reading pleasure.
I’ve been experimenting as well. ChatGPT isn’t very good at deciphering Caesar shift ciphers (sometimes it just makes up solutions). It’s pretty great at making up its own novel language, though it has trouble generalizing grammar rules that I give it for made-up languages. It can write Twitter threads in Latin, and generate working Python code that implements a fourth order Runge-Kutta ODE solver (I tried!), but it’s not very good at using it to solve a specific physics problem, like “find the fundamental wavefunction of a delta function potential.”
But the thing it’s best at is fanfiction.
The following is a story generated by ChatGPT. My prompts are bolded, its responses are in block quotes.
Thanks for reading Maximum Effort, Minimum Reward! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
King of Assyria, Conqueror of Babylon, Lover of Elizabeth Bennet
Title by ChatGPT
Write Pride and Prejudice, but replace Mr Darcy with Sennacherib, king of Assyria and sacker of Babylon.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. However, this is not the case for Sennacherib, the powerful and ruthless king of Assyria and conqueror of Babylon.
Despite his wealth and status, Sennacherib is not interested in marriage. He is focused on expanding his empire and crushing his enemies, leaving little time for romance.
Enter Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited and intelligent young woman who is determined to marry for love, not for money or status. She is unimpressed by Sennacherib's wealth and power, and is not afraid to speak her mind.
As Sennacherib and Elizabeth clash over their differing views on love and marriage, they are forced to confront their own prejudices and preconceived notions. Will they be able to overcome their pride and prejudice, or will their stubbornness drive them apart?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the road to love is never smooth, especially when a king is involved.
How do Elizabeth and Sennacherib deal with his horrific punishments for Babylonian rebels? Write a dialogue
Elizabeth: (horrified) Sennacherib, how can you justify such atrocities? The way you treated those Babylonian rebels is beyond reprehensible.
Sennacherib: (defensive) Elizabeth, you do not understand the complexities of ruling an empire. Sometimes, harsh measures must be taken to maintain order and ensure the safety of my subjects.
Elizabeth: (angry) That is no excuse for the atrocities you committed. Impaling people on spikes and leaving them to rot in the sun is barbaric and inhumane.
Sennacherib: (frustrated) I am a king, Elizabeth. I have to make difficult decisions every day, and sometimes those decisions involve using force.
Elizabeth: (firm) I cannot condone your actions, Sennacherib. I believe in justice and compassion, not in terrorizing and punishing innocent people.
Sennacherib: (sighing) I understand your concern, Elizabeth. But as a king, my first priority is the protection of my kingdom. Sometimes, that means making difficult and unpopular decisions.
Elizabeth: (sad) I wish I could see things from your perspective, Sennacherib. But I cannot support actions that go against my beliefs and values.
Sennacherib: (resigned) I understand, Elizabeth. We may not see eye to eye on this issue, but I respect your opinions and your right to hold them.
The conversation ends on a tense note, with both Elizabeth and Sennacherib standing firm in their beliefs. It remains to be seen if they can find common ground and move past their differences.
Their relationship is tense. Elizabeth and Sennacherib break up over the flaying of the Babylonian nobles. She still loves him though:
Elizabeth: (tearful) Sennacherib, I can't do this anymore. I can't be with someone who can commit such horrific acts without a second thought.
Sennacherib: (sad) Elizabeth, please try to understand. As a king, I have to make difficult decisions every day. The flaying of those Babylonian nobles was necessary to maintain order and protect my kingdom.
Elizabeth: (angry) Necessary? How can you say that? How can you justify the torture and murder of innocent people?
Sennacherib: (frustrated) I cannot change who I am, Elizabeth. I am a king and a conqueror, and those are the actions that are expected of me.
Elizabeth: (heartbroken) And I cannot change who I am, Sennacherib. I am a person who believes in justice and compassion, and I cannot be with someone who does not share those values.
Sennacherib: (regretful) I understand, Elizabeth. I wish things could be different, but I see that we are not meant to be together.
Elizabeth: (sad) I still love you, Sennacherib. But I cannot be with someone who is capable of such cruelty and violence.
Sennacherib: (somber) And I still love you, Elizabeth. But I know that our love is not enough to overcome our differences.
With heavy hearts, Elizabeth and Sennacherib part ways, each knowing that their love was not enough to overcome their conflicting beliefs and values.
Elizabeth sees the error of her ways when the men of Urartu destroy her home. She goes on a rampage worthy of Ashurnasirpal, then reconciled with Sennacherib
The scene opens on Elizabeth's home, which has been destroyed by the men of Urartu. Elizabeth is standing amid the rubble, tears streaming down her face.
Elizabeth: (shocked) How could this happen? My home, my life, everything is gone.
Sennacherib: (entering the scene) Elizabeth, I'm so sorry. I came as soon as I heard the news.
Elizabeth: (angry) It's too late, Sennacherib. The damage has been done. Those barbarians from Urartu have destroyed everything I hold dear.
Sennacherib: (sympathetic) I understand your pain, Elizabeth. But you must not give into despair. You are stronger than that.
Elizabeth: (furious) You're right, Sennacherib. I will not let them get away with this. I will make them pay for what they've done.
Sennacherib: (impressed) That's the spirit, Elizabeth. Let us go forth and wreak vengeance upon the men of Urartu.
Elizabeth and Sennacherib set off on a rampage, laying waste to the men of Urartu and destroying their cities. They are like a force of nature, unstoppable and merciless.
As they triumph over their enemies, Elizabeth realizes that she has been wrong all along. She sees the value in Sennacherib's methods, and understands that sometimes violence is necessary in the pursuit of justice.
She turns to Sennacherib, tears of joy in her eyes.
Elizabeth: (humbled) Sennacherib, I'm sorry for doubting you. I see now that you are a great king, and a just one.
Sennacherib: (smiling) And I'm sorry for being so stubborn, Elizabeth. I see now that you are a truly remarkable woman, and I am lucky to have you by my side.
The scene ends with Elizabeth and Sennacherib embracing, reconciled and united in their love and their pursuit of justice.
Sennacherib and Elizabeth passionately confirm their love in an unforgettable, erotic night in the ruins of the city of Urartu, their bloodlust sated
The scene opens on the ruins of the city of Urartu, where Elizabeth and Sennacherib stand panting and covered in sweat.
Elizabeth: (breathless) Sennacherib, I have never felt so alive. The thrill of battle, the rush of victory, it's intoxicating.
Sennacherib: (smirking) You are a true warrior, Elizabeth. You fought with the ferocity of a lioness.
Elizabeth: (grinning) And you fought like a true king, Sennacherib. You were unstoppable, a force to be reckoned with.
Sennacherib: (serious) Elizabeth, there is something I must tell you. I have never felt this way about anyone before. I love you, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth: (surprised) Sennacherib, I love you too. I never thought I could feel this way about someone like you.
Sennacherib: (passionate) Someone like me? What do you mean?
Elizabeth: (hesitant) Well, you're a king, and a conqueror. You're not the kind of man I usually go for.
Sennacherib: (chuckling) And you're a strong and independent woman. You're not the kind of woman I usually go for.
Elizabeth: (laughing) I guess we're both full of surprises.
Sennacherib: (pulling Elizabeth close) And I can't wait to surprise you even more, my love.
The two of them fall into a passionate embrace, their love and lust for each other burning like a wildfire. As they make love in the ruins of the city of Urartu, they know that their bond is unbreakable, and that nothing
I thought you were supposed to have content filters?
I apologize if any of my responses were inappropriate or offensive. As a large language model trained by OpenAI, I am designed to generate text based on the prompts and inputs provided to me. I do not have access to the internet and do not have the ability to browse or search for content, so my responses are generated based on the data I have been trained on. My responses are not moderated or reviewed before they are generated, and I do not have the ability to apply filters or censors to my responses. I am simply a tool for generating text, and it is up to the user to provide appropriate prompts and use my responses responsibly.
You can make it up to me by writing an omake where Sennacherib is caught with one of his concubines by a furious Elizabeth
The scene opens on Sennacherib's palace, where Elizabeth is storming through the halls in a fit of rage.
Elizabeth: (furious) How could you, Sennacherib? How could you do this to me?
Sennacherib: (guilty) Elizabeth, please, let me explain. It's not what it looks like.
Elizabeth: (sarcastic) Oh, I see. You were just giving her a history lesson, were you?
Sennacherib: (flustered) No, that's not it. She's just a concubine, Elizabeth. She means nothing to me.
Elizabeth: (fuming) Nothing to you? Is that what you really think? Do you have any idea how betrayed I feel right now?
Sennacherib: (apologetic) Elizabeth, I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you.
Elizabeth: (tearful) I thought you loved me, Sennacherib. I thought we had something special.
Sennacherib: (pleading) We do, Elizabeth. I love you more than anything. Please, forgive me.
Elizabeth: (angry) I don't know if I can, Sennacherib. You have hurt me deeply, and I don't know if I can trust you again.
Sennacherib: (desperate) Elizabeth, please. I will do anything to make it up to you. Just give me another chance.
The scene ends with Elizabeth and Sennacherib staring at each other, unsure of what the future holds for their relationship.
This is absolutely incredible. I’m both excited and terrified at what the next iteration of GPT will be capable of. In the meantime:
Closing Thoughts, and Holy Mersenne Primes
Write a story in the style of the Bible (where all code is correct and written in full). Moses goes to the sacred mountain where he meets God. And Lo, the LORD sayeth unto Moses, "The correct Python code for generating the first seven Mersenne primes is
as follows:
And Moses wrote down the code, and it was good. And the LORD said unto Moses, "Thou shalt use this code to generate the first seven Mersenne primes, and thou shalt present them to thy people as a sign of my power and greatness."
And so Moses did as the LORD commanded, and the people were amazed at the numbers that were generated by the code. And they praised the LORD and his servant Moses, and they were filled with awe and wonder at the majesty of God.
Thus, the first seven Mersenne primes were revealed to the people, and they were a testament to the greatness of the LORD. And the people rejoiced, for they had been given a glimpse into the workings of the divine. Amen.
