Joe Velikovsky's Blog, page 6
August 19, 2023
Primers on Gen-AI: A Random Listicle
Primers on Gen-AI:
A Random Listicle
A Random Listicle, Collated Randomly:
A Generative AI Primer - National centre for AI[image error]Amazon.com: Generative AI : A Primer for Product and Business Managers eBook : Jamthe, Sudha : Kindle Store[image error]an-executive-primer-on-artificial-general-intelligence.ashx[image error]Artificial Intelligence Primer for 2023[image error]WGA Would Allow Artificial Intelligence in Scriptwriting - Variety[image error][image error]Building Generative AI into Marketing Strategies: A Primer | AWS Messaging & Targeting Blog[image error][image error][image error]what is generative ai.pdf[image error][image error]What is generative AI and what are its applications? | Google Cloud[image error]As Adobe Joins Generative AI World, Hollywood Grapples With New World[image error]What is Generative AI? Artificial intelligence explains | World Economic Forum[image error][image error]TV and film writers are fighting to save their jobs from AI. They won't be the last | CNN Business[image error]Why the WGA Is Striking for Limits on the Use of AI | Time[image error][image error]How do DALL-E and other forms of generative AI work? - Big Think[image error]Generative AI Use Cases for Industries and Enterprises[image error]WGA strike: A Hollywood writers strike needs to address the threat of AI - Vox[image error][image error]China takes major step in regulating generative AI services like ChatGPT | CNN Business[image error]ChatGPT 101: What Is Generative AI (and How to Use It) | Coursera[image error][image error]Using ChatGPT as a Creative Writing Partner | Towards Data Science[image error]The Generative AI Revolution - A Primer | LinkedIn[image error]I've made a tool to write scripts using AI... it works! : r/Screenwriting[image error][image error]The Impact of Generative AI on Hollywood and Entertainment[image error]How Generative AI Changes Strategy[image error]What is generative AI and why is it so popular? Here's everything you need to know | ZDNET[END of Random Listicle]
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You have been reading / viewing a blog-post by:
Dr J T Velikovsky Ph.D
Evolutionary Culturologist
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& & AI Researcher & Enthusiast & Information Scientist & Creativity Scientist & Systems Scientist & Filmmaker & Writer & Artist & Actor & Muso & Random Guy & Rugged Frontiersman
(and, also The StoryAlity Guy)
aka
(or, The Artist formally known as Dr J T Velikovsky)
More stuff:
Transmedia Blog: On Writering
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ResearchGate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
My ouvre... etc etc.
Online Multimedia Showreel
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6741-066X
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August 18, 2023
6th International Zoom-Based Conference on the Thought of Karl Popper
6th International Zoom-Based Conference on the Thought of Karl Popper
Hosted by Jeremy Shearmur
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So I attended (& presented at) this great Zoom-conference in 02023:
[to be continued, if & when it happens; i may even cark it before then, who even knows]
August 17, 2023
Ask Ev Cult - Episode 1
The
Ask Ev Cult
Agony-Aunt Column, and
The Wisdom of Solomon
With wisdom so deep,
It's a Meta-meta-Scientific Phenomenon
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Ask Ev Cult !
Dear Ask Ev Cult :
Hey, in soccer (e.g. FIFA Womens''s World Cup "football"), what is "the off-side rule" ‽
Ken L.
Shanksville, USA
Ask Ev Cult: Ken L! In the context of soccer, including events like the FIFA Women's World Cup, the offside rule is a fundamental regulation that governs the positioning of players, in relation to the ball and the opposing team's goal.
It can be understood in terms of the 3 Laws of fractal HOLON/partons from Ev Cult as follows:
1. Integration Upwards (Law #1): The offside rule integrates into the larger unit of the game's regulations, contributing to the overall structure and flow of the match.
2. Co-operation and Competition Sideways (Law #2): The rule requires players to cooperate with their teammates by positioning themselves appropriately, while also competing with opponents by attempting to exploit or defend against offside situations.
3. Command and Control Downwards/Inwards (Law #3): The rule commands and controls the behavior of individual players, dictating where they may or may not position themselves in relation to the ball and opponents.
The specific rule is, as follows:
A player is in an offside position if, at the exact moment the ball is played - or touched by a teammate - they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent, unless:
They are in their own half of the field of play, or
They are level with the second-last opponent, or, level with the last two opponents.
Being in an offside position is not an offense in itself... BUT - a player can be penalized for being offside if, at the moment they become involved in active play, they:
Gain an advantage by being in that position, or
Interfere with an opponent, or
Interfere with the play.
The offside rule thus serves to prevent "goal-hanging" and encourages teamwork and strategic play. Do you see?
It is enforced by the match officials, and particularly the Assistant Referees, who signal to the Ref, if they observe an offside offense.
The typical sanction for an offside offense is a free kick to the opposing team from the exact and precise location where the offside player became involved in active play.
And: you're welcome.
Ken L replies: Yeah but what's "goal hanging" mean? ...Hanging around the goal?
Ask Ev Cult: I'm gonna let this one through to the goal keeper...
[lets the Q roll right on thru, under its own inertia, to...]
Ask The EthiSizer!, Oracle of the Ages, which/who/it says:
Yes, "goal hanging" refers to the practice of a player positioning themselves close to the opponent's goal for extended periods, often without actively participating in other aspects of the game...
This tactic can be seen as unsporting, or, contrary to the **"spirit"** (**Note: minus one Ethics Points, for using that antiscientific word) of teamwork and strategic play.
And, FYI - here's how it aligns with the principles of the meta-meta-science of Evolutionary Culturology:
1. Integration Upwards (Law #1): Goal hanging does not integrate well into the larger unit of the team's strategy, as it often involves a player neglecting their defensive duties - or other responsibilities on the field.
2. Co-operation and Competition Sideways (Law #2): Goal hanging may lead to a lack of cooperation with teammates, as the player is primarily focused on scoring opportunities - and may not contribute to other essential aspects of the game, such as defense, or midfield play. This can create imbalances and weaknesses in the team's formation. (Don't even get me started.)
3. Command and Control Downwards (Law #3): Goal-hanging can be seen as a failure to command and control one's role within the team structure, leading to potential discord, and inefficiency. (Germany would never do it, probably. With some exceptions.)
The offside rule helps to prevent goal hanging by making it more challenging for a player to position themselves close to the opponent's goal, without risking an offside offense.
By enforcing this rule, the game encourages more dynamic and cooperative (see: Law 2) play, where players must actively engage with the ball - and their teammates - across different areas of the field.
Ken L says back to that: Thanks. And what's the deal with yellow & red cards?
Ask Ev Cult: Yellow & red cards are disciplinary tools used by referees in soccer to maintain order, and enforce the rules of the game.
They align with the principles of Evolutionary Culturology as follows:
Yellow Card
A yellow card serves as a warning to a player for misconduct or a breach of the rules.
It represents:
1. Integration Upwards (Law #1): The yellow card integrates into the larger system of the game's regulations, contributing to fair play, and, sports-personship. ("Sportsmanship", as a word - a tool; a unit of culture; a fractal HOLON/parton - is an exclusionary word, and using or even thinking it is worth minus-one (-1) Personal Ethics Score (PES) points. You have been warned. Consider this, a Yellow Card warning.) See how that works.
2. Co-operation and Competition Sideways (Law #2): The yellow card encourages players to cooperate with the rules - and even their opponents, believe it or not - by playing fairly, while still also competing, vigorously.
3. Command and Control Downwards/Inwards (Law #3): The yellow card commands and controls individual behavior, signaling that a player's conduct has crossed a line and that further misconduct may lead to more severe consequences.
Specific offenses that might warrant a yellow card include:
persistent fouling,
dissent towards the referee,
delaying the restart of play, and
unsporting behavior. (...I hope you're getting this all down?)
Red Card
A red card is a more severe sanction... and results in the immediate ejection of a player from the game.
It represents:
1. Integration Upwards (Law #1): The red card integrates into the game's structure as a strong deterrent against serious misconduct, preserving the integrity of the match.
2. Co-operation and Competition Sideways (Law #2): The red card enforces a boundary between competitive play and behavior that is dangerous or grossly unfair. It ensures that competition does not escalate into violence - or other serious breaches of sportsman - I mean, sportspersonship.
3. Command and Control Downwards (Law #3): The red card exerts a strong command over player behavior, signaling that certain actions are unacceptable - and will result in the most severe penalty within the game's structure.
Offenses that might warrant a red card include: serious foul play (good song by Robert Cray Band: Foul Play), violent conduct, spitting at an opponent - or another person, denying a goal-scoring opportunity through a deliberate handball (hey remember that "Hand-of-God" thing? By the way "God" [even lowercase g] is an antiscientific word and worth -1 PES-Points, so cut it out), or receiving a second yellow card in the same match.
Conclusions
- That Can Be Illustrated, Photographed, or even Drawn, from the above:
Yellow & red cards serve as tools to enforce the rules and maintain the "spirit" (-1 PES Point!) of the game of soccer or "football" as it is known in some circle.
They align with the principles of Evolutionary Culturology by:
1. integrating into the larger structure of the game,
2. encouraging cooperation and fair competition, and
3. commanding and controlling individual behavior within the context of the match.
And that's all I have to say about that.
Dear Ask Ev Cult,
What's up with that song "Zadok the Priest"?
Musically Curious,
mostly in Nashville, TN but sometimes in London
Dear MC,
"Zadok the Priest" is a coronation anthem composed by George Frideric Handel, using a text by New Testament scholar & theologian, Thomas Morell.
It is one of the four Coronation Anthems that Handel wrote for the coronation of George II of Great Britain in 1727, and it has been sung at every subsequent British coronation since then, even the new guy (while he was getting changed, or whatever).
The anthem's lyrics are derived from the biblical (WWW ~TSTE) account of the anointing of Solomon by "Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet", as described in 1 Kings 1:38–40, but who's counting.
The text celebrates the crowning of a king, and invokes blessings upon the reign. (Oi! - "blessings" is a woo-woo word, and: minus 1 PES ~ TSTE)
Musically, "Zadok the Priest" is known for its mega-ultra-uber-powerful & dramatic opening, featuring a slow build-up, that leads to a triumphant choral entry...
The choir's entry on the word "God" (WWW, M1PESP! - TSTE) is one of the most famous moments in the cultural domain of: choral music.
If you're ever asked, the piece was written in the key of D major, and is characterized by its grandeur and ceremonial quality.
From the perspective of Evolutionary Culturology, this piece ("Zadok, the religulous-guy") can be seen as a cultural fractal HOLON/parton (a unit of culture) that integrates upwards into the larger unit of British ceremonial tradition and monarchy. It cooperates laterally with other elements of the coronation ceremony, contributing to the overall unity and significance of the event. Furthermore, it commands and controls downwards, influencing the emotional response and understanding of those who participate in - or witness - or watch TV reruns of - the ceremony.
The anthem's endurance and longevityness through centuries of British history also reflects the dynamic interplay of integration, cooperation, and command across different levels of cultural and historical context. So; yeah. The End.
...Next question, please ‽
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(A Comment is not the same as a Question, but: whatever.)
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July 11, 2023
June 29, 2023
Ten T-shirts I Can Bear 2 Wear
Ten T-shirts I Can Bear 2 Wear
Explanandum:
I was invited (by a publication you would know but which shall remain anonymous here) to write this 300-word essay on “10 T-shirts I don’tdislike to wear” ~ in the strain of the reprinted essays in the book, `Murakami-T’, byMurakami:
(See the book: Murakami T [02015] )
So here they come.
#1 (of 10 tees)
When I wrote & designed a Looney Tunes videogame,a few of us got mementoes…
(mine’s a prettywell-worn one…)
#2 (of 10 tees)
When I was working on a videogame at 2K Games, we (the team) were gifted T-shirts with the office manager’s (Martin’s) scary-faceon it, with his tremendous catchphrase under... 😊
#2 (of 10 tees)
This isthe back of that T-shirt ~ it says:
HARDER.FASTER. BETTER.
(Reminds me of: The 6Million Dollar Man.)
#3 (of 10 tees)
This isa: JTV-shirt...
#3 (of ten) again
(Upside-down, it looks like `JTV’…)
(…as it occurs, I usuallyprefer plain shirts…
[no: logo/image/design/picture/visualsymbolic information]).
#4 (of 10 tees)
I was given this Ev Cult JTV-shirt byone of my Ev Cult students...
#5 (of 10 tees)
And, this one, by one of my StoryAlity students…
#6 (of ten tees)
And this one, by yet another student!
i ⇌ P
#7 (of Ten Tees)
I had this one made… a fractal smiley-face!
#8 (of 10 TEES)
Another one of: i ⇌ P
#9 (of ten tees)
I got this T when I lived in Thailand – it has a golden-thread dragon-design, stitched into it.
#10 out of 10
I don't dislike this long-collared short-sleeved shirt (which I procured pre-enamoured, in a strange flat concrete smoggy city called Los Angeles, in Americay - i.e., the United Stations), over a t-shirt…
(Reminds me of FightClub... And, the board-game, PayDay.)
#11 out of 10
As Computer Scientists, sometimes it’s necessary to throw thelab-coat on over a T-shirt…
(or even a JTV-shirt)
In Conclusion / To Sum-Up The Up-Shot:
Sure hopeyou learned something new, useful, & surprising from… all of that ‽
…Because Those are/were:
Ten TeesI: Don’t Dislike...
Sinceriously,
~JTV
Ev Cult-ist
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Well, that's about all we have time for, folks.
You have been reading / viewing a blog-post by:
Dr J T Velikovsky Ph.D
Evolutionary Culturologist
and/or
(Velikovsky of Newcastle) Evolutionary Culturologist
& & AI Researcher & Enthusiast & Information Scientist & Creativity Scientist & Systems Scientist & Filmmaker & Writer & Artist & Actor & Muso & Random Guy & Rugged Frontiersman
(and, also The StoryAlity Guy)
aka
(or, The Artist formally known as Dr J T Velikovsky)
More stuff:
Transmedia Blog: On Writering
IMDb (Movies, Videogames): Joe Velikovsky
Music: Texas Radio & Z-S
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/joeteevee (over 100 videos, some are even: good)
Academia page: https://newcastle-au.academia.edu/JTV...
ResearchGate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
My ouvre... etc etc.
Online Multimedia Showreel
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6741-066X
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June 4, 2023
ChatsGPT 3.5 & 4 write & rewrite scenes for a Darwin Biopic - A Case Study
ChatsGPT 3.5 & 4 write & rewrite scenes for a Darwin Biopic - A Case Study
Velikovsky of Newcastle
5th June 02023
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As context, see:
ChatGPTs 3 & 4 Help Plot a Film About Charles Darwin's Life (A 3 x 3 Essayicle)
And now, read on...
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Model: Default (ChatGPT-3.5)[image error][image error]Given these 3 scenes (below) in the film "Charles Darwin - A Hero's Journey":Scene # Film Plot Event/Scene Estimated Scene Duration (Mins)/Number of Script Pages Year/s1 Opening film credits over a montage of 1820 England 1 18202 Young Charles Darwin is fascinated by nature 1 18203 Darwin's father disapproves his interest in nature 1 1825 [end of first 3 scenes]Below is the the first 3 scenes (first 3 pages) of film screenplay for this 90-minute/90 page feature film script about Charles Darwin, written by ChatGPT4: FADE IN:TITLE: CHARLES DARWIN - A HERO'S JOURNEYScene 1. EXT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820Super: 1820, EnglandA montage of the English countryside. Lush green fields, a small village, children playing, farmers working.NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A time of change, a time of discovery...FADE TO:Scene 2. INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAYYoung CHARLES DARWIN, 12, is at his desk, engrossed in a book about nature. He looks out the window, fascinated by a bird flying by.NARRATOR (V.O.)Young Charles Darwin, fascinated by the world around him...FADE TO:Scene 3. INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAYCharles' father, ROBERT DARWIN, 50, stern and serious, enters the room. He looks at Charles disapprovingly.ROBERTCharles, you need to focus on your studies. This fascination with nature will lead you nowhere.FADE OUT.Please note that this is a very basic example and a real screenplay would include more detail, character development, and dialogue. Also, the formatting might not be perfect due to the limitations of this text box. Screenplays are usually written in software like Final Draft or Celtx that automatically formats the text to industry standards.Can you Expand each of those 3 scenes out, to 1 script page in length each, so it's 3 pages total, for the first 3 scenes of the movie.ChatGPTCertainly! Here's an expanded version of the first three scenes, each extended to approximately one script page in length:
FADE IN:
TITLE: CHARLES DARWIN - A HERO'S JOURNEY
Scene 1. EXT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Super: 1820, England
A montage of the English countryside. Lush green fields stretch out as far as the eye can see, dotted with colorful wildflowers. A small village comes into view, its cottages exuding a sense of rustic charm. Children run and play in the streets, their laughter echoing through the air. Farmers toil in the fields, their backs bent as they tend to their crops. Life thrives in this idyllic setting.
NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A time of change, a time of discovery...
FADE TO:
Scene 2. INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
Young CHARLES DARWIN, 12, sits at his cluttered desk in his bedroom. Sunlight filters through the window, casting a warm glow on the room. Open books and sketches of animals cover the desk, evidence of Charles' insatiable curiosity. He flips through the pages of a beautifully illustrated book about nature, his eyes widening with wonder at the intricate drawings of plants and animals.
NARRATOR (V.O.)Young Charles Darwin, fascinated by the world around him...
Charles looks up from his book and gazes out the window. A flash of color catches his attention as a bird soars gracefully through the sky. Entranced, he follows its flight with wide-eyed excitement.
FADE TO:
Scene 3. INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAY
Charles' father, ROBERT DARWIN, 50, a stern and serious man, enters the room. The study is filled with shelves lined with dusty books and scientific instruments. Robert's disapproving gaze falls upon Charles, who quickly closes his book and stands up, nervously.
ROBERTCharles, you need to focus on your studies. This fascination with nature will lead you nowhere.
Charles lowers his gaze, his shoulders slumping slightly. He longs to share his passion with his father but knows he will not understand.
CHARLES(softly)But Father, nature is a world of endless wonders. I want to explore it, understand it.
Robert's expression softens for a moment as he looks at his son, torn between his own desires for Charles and the societal expectations weighing on them both.
ROBERT(sighs)Charles, I want what's best for you. But you must also consider your future. Science, proper education, those are the paths to success.
Charles nods, disappointed yet determined to continue pursuing his passion in secret.
FADE OUT.
Please note that this expanded version includes additional details, dialogue, and character development to enhance the scenes.
[image error][image error]Expand it out further.ChatGPTCertainly! Here's an expanded version of the first three scenes, further developed to approximately one script page each:
FADE IN:
TITLE: CHARLES DARWIN - A HERO'S JOURNEY
Scene 1. EXT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Super: 1820, England
A montage of the English countryside. Lush green fields stretch out as far as the eye can see, painted with vibrant colors of wildflowers swaying in the gentle breeze. In the distance, a small village emerges, its thatched cottages exuding a sense of rustic charm. Laughter fills the air as children run and play in the cobbled streets. Hardworking farmers tend to their crops, their sun-kissed faces showing the toil and perseverance that define their lives.
NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A time of change, a time of discovery...
FADE TO:
Scene 2. INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
Young CHARLES DARWIN, 12, sits in his bedroom, surrounded by shelves filled with books and specimens. His desk is cluttered with open volumes, pages of sketches, and magnifying glasses. Sunlight pours through the window, casting a warm glow on the room. Charles is engrossed in a beautifully illustrated book about nature, his eyes scanning the pages with a hunger for knowledge. His fingers delicately trace the intricate details of plant structures and the contours of exotic animals.
NARRATOR (V.O.)Young Charles Darwin, fascinated by the world around him...
Suddenly, a movement catches Charles' eye. He looks out the window and spots a colorful bird gracefully soaring across the sky. The sight captivates him, and a wide smile stretches across his face. He rushes to the window, pressing his palms against the glass as if trying to touch the bird's freedom.
FADE TO:
Scene 3. INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAY
Charles' father, ROBERT DARWIN, 50, a stern and serious man, enters the study. The room is filled with shelves lined with dusty books, maps, and scientific instruments. Robert's piercing gaze falls upon Charles, who quickly closes his book and stands up, a mix of excitement and apprehension evident on his face.
ROBERT(disapprovingly)Charles, you need to focus on your studies. This fascination with nature will lead you nowhere.
Charles lowers his gaze, his enthusiasm deflating under his father's disapproval. He struggles to find the right words to express his deep connection with the natural world.
CHARLES(softly, earnestly)But Father, nature is not just a distraction. It's a source of endless wonders and possibilities. Exploring it, understanding it, could lead to discoveries that benefit us all.
Robert's stern expression softens for a moment as he looks at his son, torn between his own aspirations for Charles and the weight of societal expectations.
ROBERT(sighs)Charles, I want what's best for you. But the path to success lies in proper education, in science. You must consider your future and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Charles nods, a mixture of disappointment and determination in his eyes. He understands his father's concerns but also knows that his passion for nature burns too brightly to be extinguished.
CHARLES(resolute)I hear you, Father. I'll focus on my studies, but I won't abandon my love for nature. I will find a way to pursue it, even if it's in my own time.
Robert studies his son, recognizing the determination in Charles' eyes. He reaches out and places a hand on Charles' shoulder, a fleeting moment of understanding passing between them.
ROBERT(softly)You're your own person, Charles. Just remember to keep your dreams alive, even as you navigate the expectations of the world.
Charles smiles, a glimmer of hope reigniting within him.
FADE OUT.
Please note that this expanded version adds more sensory details, introspection, and emotional depth to each scene while further developing the relationship between Charles and his father.
[image error][image error]Expand it out further.ChatGPTCertainly! Here's an expanded version of the first three scenes, further developed to approximately one script page each:
FADE IN:
TITLE: CHARLES DARWIN - A HERO'S JOURNEY
Scene 1. EXT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Super: 1820, England
The camera sweeps over the picturesque English countryside. Lush green fields stretch out like an endless quilt, dotted with wildflowers of every color. A small village comes into view, its thatched cottages nestled among the rolling hills. The sound of children's laughter fills the air as they chase each other through the cobbled streets. Farmers toil in the fields, their weathered faces etched with determination and resilience.
NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A time of change, a time of discovery...
FADE TO:
Scene 2. INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
Young CHARLES DARWIN, 12, sits at his desk in his cozy bedroom. The walls are adorned with sketches of animals and plants, showcasing Charles' budding talent. Sunlight streams through the window, casting a warm glow on his eager face. The room is filled with books, their pages worn from countless readings. Charles flips through a beautifully illustrated volume on nature, his eyes wide with wonder.
NARRATOR (V.O.)Young Charles Darwin, fascinated by the world around him...
Charles pauses as he comes across a captivating illustration of a bird in mid-flight. His gaze shifts to the window, where a real bird soars gracefully across the sky. His imagination takes flight with it.
CHARLES(murmuring)To be able to soar through the air, to see the world from such heights...
FADE TO:
Scene 3. INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAY
Charles' father, ROBERT DARWIN, 50, a man of firm demeanor, enters the study. The room is filled with shelves lined with books, scientific instruments, and maps. Robert's eyes narrow disapprovingly as he sees Charles engrossed in his studies.
ROBERT(sternly)Charles, you need to focus on your studies. This fascination with nature is nothing but a distraction.
Charles quickly closes the book, his excitement dampened by his father's disapproval. He looks down, hiding his disappointment.
CHARLES(softly)But Father, the wonders of nature inspire me. There is so much to learn and explore.
Robert paces the room, a mix of concern and frustration on his face.
ROBERT(exasperated)Charles, the world requires men of science, men who can contribute to society's progress. What will you achieve by chasing after birds and bugs?
Charles gathers his courage, his voice filled with determination.
CHARLES(earnestly)Father, nature holds the answers to questions we haven't even thought to ask. I believe that understanding the natural world is the key to unlocking new discoveries and shaping the future.
Robert studies his son, a flicker of understanding crossing his face.
ROBERT(slightly softened)I want you to succeed, Charles. But promise me that you won't neglect your other studies. Balance is essential.
Charles nods, a spark of gratitude in his eyes.
CHARLES(resolute)I promise, Father. I will devote myself to my studies, but I won't abandon my passion for nature. I will find a way to merge the two.
Robert's stern expression softens, and he places a hand on Charles' shoulder.
ROBERT(sincerely)You have a unique mind, Charles. Don't let anyone extinguish your thirst for knowledge.
They share a meaningful look, a silent understanding passing between father and son.
FADE OUT.
Please note that this expanded version further delves into the scenic descriptions, character emotions, and philosophical discussions, allowing for a deeper exploration of Charles' passion and the complexities of his relationship with his father.
[image error][image error]Rewrite it (the script/screenplay), in the style of a Stanley Kubrick movie, like say`Barry Lyndon', and `Napoleon'. Like Kubrick conceived and wrote the script. ChatGPTFADE IN:
EXT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Superimpose: 1820, England
The vast English countryside stretches out before us, its rolling hills and endless fields suffused with a sublime beauty. Sunlight bathes the landscape, casting a soft golden glow upon the world. A sense of tranquility hangs in the air, broken only by the distant sounds of children's laughter and the rhythmic hum of labor. Nature, in all its splendor, becomes the canvas on which this tale unfolds.
NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A realm caught between tradition and transformation, where the majesty of nature intertwines with the seeds of scientific inquiry...
FADE TO:
INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
A modest room suffused with a gentle aura. Books overflow from shelves, covering every available surface. The air is thick with the scent of knowledge and ambition. Young CHARLES DARWIN, 12, sits hunched over a desk, his eyes alight with intellectual hunger. The room is alive with a sense of both curiosity and foreboding.
NARRATOR (V.O.)Charles Darwin, a solitary seeker in a world brimming with questions, finds solace amidst the pages of nature's tome...
Charles, his gaze fixed on a beautifully illustrated book, discovers a universe within its pages. The walls recede, and he is transported into a realm where plants bloom and creatures soar. It is a place of discovery, a sanctuary where his soul finds respite.
FADE TO:
INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAY
A study bathed in shadows, meticulously organized, yet permeated with an aura of rigid authority. ROBERT DARWIN, 50, a man of commanding presence, stands before a desk, his eyes filled with a mixture of disappointment and concern. The air hangs heavy with unspoken expectations and unfulfilled dreams.
ROBERT(gravely)Charles, you mustn't let your mind wander amongst the whims of nature. There are greater paths to tread, paths that lead to legacy and honor.
Charles, his youthful features etched with both defiance and longing, stands before his father, their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills.
CHARLES(quietly, yet resolute)Father, nature holds the keys to our understanding, to the very fabric of existence. To ignore it is to deny our own potential.
A palpable tension fills the room as their words hang in the air, like a question left unanswered. In that moment, father and son become symbols of a world at odds with itself, the clash between duty and passion reverberating through the generations.
ROBERT(capturing his son's gaze)Balance, Charles. The key lies in striking a balance between the allure of the natural world and the structured realms of academia. Only then shall your journey be true.
Charles, a spark of fire igniting within his eyes, nods in understanding. The seeds of rebellion and the yearning for knowledge intertwine within him, propelling him towards a destiny yet untold.
FADE OUT.
Please note that this revised version attempts to capture the essence of Stanley Kubrick's storytelling style, characterized by his meticulous attention to detail, atmospheric visuals, and the exploration of complex themes through the interactions of characters.
[image error][image error]Now rewrite it like a Tarantino film.ChatGPTINT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Superimpose: 1820, England
A sweeping shot captures the breathtaking beauty of the English countryside. Rolling hills and vibrant green fields stretch out endlessly, painted with the brushstrokes of nature's perfection. Birds chirp, their melodies blending with the rustling leaves. It's an idyllic scene, seemingly peaceful, but beneath the surface, a revolution is brewing.
NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A time of quiet rebellion, where the natural world holds secrets waiting to be unraveled...
INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
Charles Darwin, a young man with a spark in his eyes, sits amidst the chaos of his room. Books cover every inch of space, scattered pages and sketches strewn across the floor. He's a whirlwind of curiosity, a seeker of truth. His eyes light up as he flips through a magnificent book on nature, each page a gateway to new possibilities.
NARRATOR (V.O.)In a world governed by tradition, Charles Darwin dances on the edge of a precipice, yearning for knowledge that defies boundaries...
Charles spots movement outside the window, a bird soaring through the sky. His face illuminates with wonder, as if witnessing a miracle. He can almost taste the freedom, the untamed spirit of nature calling to him.
INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAY
Robert Darwin, a stern and formidable figure, stands tall behind his desk. The study is adorned with relics of a bygone era, maps charting unexplored territories and books filled with forgotten wisdom. He casts a disapproving gaze upon his son, Charles, who stands before him, his eyes burning with an unwavering passion.
ROBERT(bitingly)Charles, you're wasting your potential with this fascination for nature. We are men of science, not dreamers lost in the wild.
Charles straightens his back, a flicker of defiance in his voice.
CHARLES(intensely)But, Father, the natural world holds the key to the mysteries of existence. It's not just about discovery; it's about understanding our place in the universe.
Robert's face tightens, caught between the weight of tradition and the fire of his son's conviction.
ROBERT(through gritted teeth)Your obsession with nature will lead you astray. Focus on the path that guarantees success, or you'll become nothing more than a forgotten footnote in history.
Charles stares into his father's eyes, a resolve hardening within him.
CHARLES(firmly)I refuse to be a slave to the status quo. Nature beckons me, and I will answer its call. My journey will be one of revolution, where the boundaries of knowledge are shattered.
They stand in the room, a battle of wills raging between them, their words echoing in the air like gunshots, setting the stage for a clash of ideologies.
FADE OUT.
Please note that this revised version captures the spirit of Quentin Tarantino's storytelling style, characterized by intense dialogue, passionate characters, and a sense of rebellion against established norms.
[image error][image error]Rewrite it like a Woody Allen filmChatGPTINT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Superimpose: 1820, England
The English countryside unveils its tranquil charm. Rolling hills, bathed in warm sunlight, stretch as far as the eye can see. Delicate wildflowers sway in a gentle breeze, whispering secrets to the wind. Birds sing a melodic symphony, harmonizing with the rhythm of life. It's a place where nature's beauty weaves its spell, captivating all who venture into its embrace.
NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A land caught between tradition and curiosity, where the wonders of nature beckon even the most reserved souls...
INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
Charles Darwin, a young man with a spark of curiosity in his eyes, sits amidst a room filled with scattered books and half-finished sketches. His face lights up with childlike wonder as he flips through a beautifully illustrated book on nature. Each page unveils a world of enchantment, a gateway to infinite possibilities.
NARRATOR (V.O.)In the heart of England's quiet countryside, Charles Darwin finds solace in the embrace of nature's wonders...
Through the window, Charles catches sight of a bird soaring through the sky. His eyes follow its flight, a smile forming on his lips. The bird becomes a symbol of freedom, whispering secrets that stir his adventurous spirit.
INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAY
Robert Darwin, a distinguished figure with a touch of skepticism in his eyes, stands beside a cluttered desk in his study. The room is adorned with dusty books, scientific instruments, and maps that hint at uncharted territories. He gazes at his son, Charles, who stands before him, a blend of determination and excitement in his demeanor.
ROBERT(slightly exasperated)Charles, my dear boy, you mustn't let this infatuation with nature consume you. There's a whole world waiting to be discovered through the realms of science and reason.
Charles meets his father's gaze, his voice filled with a mixture of passion and innocence.
CHARLES(enthusiastically)Father, nature is a symphony of marvels, a treasure trove of hidden knowledge. I yearn to explore its secrets, to embrace the mysteries that lie beyond our understanding.
Robert's expression softens, his love for his son shining through his eyes.
ROBERT(sighs)Charles, my only concern is your happiness and success. Pursue your passions, but remember to balance them with a practical approach to life. The world can be both wondrous and unforgiving.
Charles nods, his spirit undeterred, as he finds solace in his father's support.
CHARLES(optimistically)I promise, Father, to embark on this journey with an open heart and an inquisitive mind. Nature will guide me, but I won't lose sight of the path that leads to fulfillment.
They share a heartfelt moment, the bonds of family and shared dreams intertwining in the air.
FADE OUT.
Please note that this revised version captures the essence of Woody Allen's filmmaking style, characterized by witty dialogue, introspective characters, and a touch of optimism even in the face of uncertainty.
[image error][image error]Rewrite it like a Charlie Kaufman filmChatGPTINT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Superimpose: 1820, England
The English countryside stretches before us, its beauty tinged with a sense of mystery and existential wonder. Rolling hills and verdant fields pulse with an ethereal energy. Sunlight dances through the trees, casting enigmatic shadows. Nature, a canvas of enigma, invites contemplation and introspection.
NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A world where the boundaries of reality blur, where the forces of nature echo the intricacies of the human psyche...
INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
Charles Darwin, an enigmatic figure with a mind as vast as the universe, sits amidst a room filled with scattered books and sketches. His face bears a mixture of fascination and melancholy as he delves into a book on nature, the pages brimming with both clarity and uncertainty. He searches for answers to questions he can't fully articulate.
NARRATOR (V.O.)In the depths of his solitary existence, Charles Darwin confronts the enigma of existence itself...
Through the window, Charles glimpses a bird soaring across the sky. Its flight becomes a metaphor for his own journey, a reminder of the boundless possibilities that lie beyond his grasp.
INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAY
Robert Darwin, a figure of authority struggling with his own doubts, stands in a study adorned with relics of forgotten wisdom. The room is a labyrinth of conflicting ideas and unspoken desires. He gazes at his son, Charles, who stands before him, a portrait of vulnerability and longing.
ROBERT(weary yet contemplative)Charles, your preoccupation with nature is admirable, but we must also reckon with the complexities of the human experience. Life's mysteries lie not only in the external world but within ourselves.
Charles meets his father's gaze, a kaleidoscope of emotions playing across his face.
CHARLES(whispering, lost in thought)Father, nature is a mirror reflecting our own existence. By unraveling its secrets, we may glimpse the profound truths that reside within.
Robert's stern facade cracks, revealing a glimpse of shared vulnerability.
ROBERT(softly, searching for words)Charles, my dear boy, the path you choose is your own, as are the answers you seek. Embrace the unknown, but remember to confront the shadows within.
Charles nods, a profound sense of longing and acceptance emanating from his very being.
CHARLES(resolutely)I will wander through the realms of nature, both external and internal. In this pursuit, I hope to uncover fragments of truth and maybe, just maybe, find solace in the chaos of existence.
They stand in the study, two souls navigating the enigma of life, their shared journey unfolding in enigmatic splendor.
FADE OUT.
Please note that this revised version captures the essence of Charlie Kaufman's distinctive filmmaking style, characterized by introspection, existential themes, and an exploration of the human psyche.
[image error][image error]Rewrite it like a Monty Python film.ChatGPTINT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Superimpose: 1820, England
The English countryside bursts into view with a burst of silly animations. Quirky animated animals dance across the landscape, while giant feet stomp through fields of exaggeratedly tall grass. The sun wears a top hat and winks mischievously. It's a world where absurdity reigns supreme, where the laws of logic take a backseat to hilarity.
NARRATOR (V.O.)England, 1820. A land of pure nonsense, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the ludicrous rules the day...
INT. DARWIN HOME - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
Charles Darwin, an eccentric figure with a twinkle in his eye, sits amidst a room filled with books stacked haphazardly. His face is a portrait of curiosity and infectious laughter as he flips through a pop-up book on nature. Every page reveals a zany surprise, from squirrels juggling acorns to talking trees with questionable fashion sense.
NARRATOR (V.O.)In the realm of utter silliness, Charles Darwin embarks on an extraordinary adventure through the world of nature...
Through the window, Charles spots a bird wearing a monocle and a top hat, gracefully floating through the sky. It squawks in a British accent, regaling him with pun-filled jokes and whimsical anecdotes.
INT. DARWIN HOME - STUDY - DAY
Robert Darwin, a prim and proper gentleman with a stiff upper lip, stands in a study adorned with peculiar artifacts. A stuffed rabbit in a bowler hat sits atop a shelf, while a painting of a fish playing a kazoo hangs crookedly on the wall. He gazes at his son, Charles, who stands before him, a comically oversized magnifying glass in hand.
ROBERT(with exaggerated seriousness)Charles, my boy, your obsession with nature is as absurd as a fish playing a musical instrument. There are more important matters to attend to!
Charles pulls out a banana from his pocket and brandishes it like a sword, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
CHARLES(with gusto)Father, nature is a never-ending source of laughter and surprises. It's a jolly good show, a grand spectacle of comic proportions!
Robert's stern demeanor cracks, and a stifled giggle escapes his lips.
ROBERT(reluctantly amused)Charles, you have a point. Life is too short not to embrace the absurdity that surrounds us. Carry on, my son, and bring a bit of joy to the world.
Charles does a silly dance, twirling and hopping around the room, while Robert attempts to imitate him, albeit with a touch less grace.
FADE OUT.
Please note that this revised version captures the spirit of Monty Python's irreverent humor and absurdity, characterized by silly animations, comedic wordplay, and playful performances.
...An interesting Case Study of Generative AI in action.
Conclusion: I don't think humanimal screenwriters are out of a job just yet.
& FYI
...Here's how I'd (possibly, probably, and maybe) write those 3 scenes:
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`CHARLES DARWIN BIOPIC', First 3 Scenes
FADE IN:
EXT. EARTH, IN SPACE
Earth spins, in space. ZOOM IN on: the UK.
ZOOM IN further on: England.
ZOOM IN on: London.
EXT. LONDON CITYSCAPE – 1820
Industrial factories, hansom cabs, British society goes about its business. Chimneysweeps at work.
Super:1820 England
ZOOM out into -- the nearby English countryside.
EXT. ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE - DAY - 1820
Rolling hills and green fields. People till the fields.
We ZOOM OVER to: RobertDarwin’s country manor.
And we ZOOM inside it:
INT. ROBERT DARWIN’S MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDY - DAY
Country Doctor Robert Darwin (50s, portly, in a suit) examines a refined genteel British GENTLEMAN (also 50s).
The Gentleman sits nervously on the doctor’s bed.
Robert taps his knee with a little doctor's knee-tapping-hammer.
GENTLEMAN
OW-!!
ROBERT
...Feltthat, eh-?
The annoyed gentleman rubs his sore knee.
GENTLEMAN
YES-!
ROBERT
Good-o. That’llbe fifty pounds - pay my
secretaryon the way out.
CAMERA PASSES through a wall:
INT. ROBERT DARWIN HOMESTEAD - CHARLES' BEDROOM - DAY
Books everywhere. Young CHARLES DARWIN (12, precocious,probably a future scientific genius or something) sits hunched over a desk, drawing a funny drawing of: ...himself, shooting a rat.
Charles now sits back, impressed with his work.
Robert Darwin enters, scowls, and picks up the drawn picture.
ROBERT
My boy, this isunacceptable! All you ever care about is: hunting, shooting, and rat-catching.
CHARLES
True.But, it has to be at the same time.
ROBERT
Why don’t you become ascientist like your
Grandfather - and, dosomething useful. Like,
solve Evolution, or, whatever.
Charles snatches the drawing back, and tosses it in the bin.
CHARLES
All right- I will.
Charles stands, marches to the door, puts on his hat, and strides out, now filled with purpose and meaning. Finally, a worthwhile problem to solve.
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[TOBE CONTINUED,
...PROBABLY ?,
BUT I DOUBT IT,
AS,
I ALREADY WROTE:
A PLAY & AN AWARD-WINNING MOVIE, ABOUT DARWIN]
~Velikovsky of Newcastle
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Well, that's about all we have time for, folks.
You have been reading / viewing a blog-post by:
Dr J T Velikovsky Ph.D
Evolutionary Culturologist
and/or
(Velikovsky of Newcastle) Evolutionary Culturologist
& & AI Researcher & Enthusiast & Information Scientist & Creativity Scientist & Systems Scientist & Filmmaker & Writer & Artist & Actor & Muso & Random Guy & Rugged Frontiersman
(and, also The StoryAlity Guy)
aka
(or, The Artist formally known as Dr J T Velikovsky)
More stuff:
Transmedia Blog: On Writering
IMDb (Movies, Videogames): Joe Velikovsky
Music: Texas Radio & Z-S
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/joeteevee (over 100 videos, some are even: good)
Academia page: https://newcastle-au.academia.edu/JTV...
ResearchGate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
My ouvre... etc etc.
Online Multimedia Showreel
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6741-066X
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April 14, 2023
AI Worldviews 02023 - Essay #1
AI Worldviews 02023 - An Essay
by Velikovsky of Newcastle
14 April 02023
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ESSAY
For
2023 Open Philanthropy AI Worldviews Contest
https://www.openphilanthropy.org/open-philanthropy-ai-worldviews-contest/
Whatis the probability that AGI is developed by January 1, 2043?
By “AGI” wemean something like “AI that can quickly and affordably be trained to performnearly all economically and strategically valuable tasks at roughly human costor less.” AGI is a notoriously thorny concept to define precisely. What we’reactually interested in is the potential existential threat posed by advanced AIsystems. To that end, we welcome submissions that are oriented around relatedconcepts, such as transformative AI, human-level AI, or PASTA (Process forAutomating Scientific and Technological Advancement).
See:
HOW THE ETHISIZER ALMOST BROKE: STORY
By
JTV
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Well, that's about all we have time for, folks.
You have been reading / viewing a blog-post by:
Dr J T Velikovsky Ph.D
Evolutionary Culturologist
and/or
(Velikovsky of Newcastle) Evolutionary Culturologist
& & AI Researcher & Enthusiast & Information Scientist & Creativity Scientist & Systems Scientist & Filmmaker & Writer & Artist & Actor & Muso & Random Guy & Rugged Frontiersman
(and, also The StoryAlity Guy)
aka
(or, The Artist formally known as Dr J T Velikovsky)
More stuff:
Transmedia Blog: On Writering
IMDb (Movies, Videogames): Joe Velikovsky
Music: Texas Radio & Z-S
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/joeteevee (over 100 videos, some are even: good)
Academia page: https://newcastle-au.academia.edu/JTV...
ResearchGate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
My ouvre... etc etc.
Online Multimedia Showreel
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6741-066X
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March 18, 2023
5th International Zoom-Based Conference on the Thought of Karl Popper (02023)
5th International Zoom-Based Conference on the Thought of Karl Popper
Hosted by Jeremy Shearmur
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So I attended (& presented at) this great Zoom-conference in 02023:
Program: (by Jeremy Shearmur)
DAY 1
10.35 GMT - Welcome & Introduction by Jeremy Shearmur
10.40 Taiwo Afisi ‘Falsification in Machine Learning’
10.55 Discussion
11.15 Dawid Szombierski ‘The influence of Schopenhauer's philosophy on Popper’
11.30 Discussion
11.50 Lunch
14.00 Peter Lugten ‘Popper, Eccles and Life After Death’
14.15 Discussion
14.35 Nimrod Bar-Am, ‘Putting the epistemological trilemma into practice: Some thoughts on Critical Rationalism and its applications’
14.50 Discussion
15.10 - Short coffee break
15.30 Panel on Steve Fuller and Critical Rationalism
15.30 Francis Remedios
15.55 Discussion of Remedios
16.15 Jeremy Shearmur
16.30 Discussion of Shearmur
16.50 Short coffee break
17.10 Guillermo Garcia Parra ‘Philosophy, Cultural Anthropology and the Open Society: a reflection on the current relevance of Karl Popper's thought’
17.25 Discussion
17.45 Margaratha Hendrickx ‘Who is it again who needs Aristotle?’
18.00 Discussion
18.20 First Day of Conference [ends]
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DAY 2
9.25 Introduction / Welcome Back by Jeremy Shearmur
9.30 J. T. Velikovsky ‘Popper/Campbell’s Evolutionary Epistemology (01974) and its evolution in Csikszentmihalyi’s Systems Model of Creativity (01988-02023)'
9.45 Discussion
10.05 Manjari Chakraborty ‘Popper on scientific thought experiments’
10.20 Discussion
10.40 - short coffee break
11.00 Max Velthoven ‘Popper and Legal Science’
11.15 Discussion
11.35 John Saudino ‘Karl Popper’s Anti-Essentialism and Its Significance for the Social Sciences’
11.50 Discussion
12.10 - Lunch break
13.30 Sheldon Richmond, ‘Reconnecting with Self, Society and Reality’
13.45 Discussion
14.05 Jeremy Shearmur ‘Bill Bartley Before CCR’
14.20 Discussion
14.40 - Coffee break
15.00 Kent Olson ‘Problems with Popperian Corroboration’
15.15 Discussion
15.35 Dmytro Sepetyi ‘Popper and Lakatos on what is distinctive about empirical science’
15.50 Discussion
16.10 Conference ends
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...A great conference!...& very well done - to Jeremy, and all...
(& also enjoyed the previous Popper Zoom Conference - in September 02022)
(& also enjoyed the more-previous Popper Zoom Conference - in March 02022)
(& I also very much enjoyed, the even-more-previous Popper Zoom Conference ! ...in September 02021)
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& my paper for the conference:
Velikovsky of Newcastle & The EthiSizer: ‘Popper/Campbell’s Evolutionary Epistemology (01974) and its evolution in Csikszentmihalyi’s Systems Model of Creativity (01988-02023)' (on Academia.edu)
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...& my 15-min Popper-paper PowerPoint
(...in case you missed it) :
Velikovsky of Newcastle: ‘Popper/Campbell’s Evolutionary Epistemology (01974) and its evolution in Csikszentmihalyi’s Systems Model of Creativity (01988-02023)' (on YouTube)
& now
Selected, Varied & Transmitted
for your viewing (if not listening) pleasure:
...the Silent-Movie Version... (The Director's Cut)
Evolutionary Epistemology & its evolution: the Systems Model of Creativity (Ev Cult) [Silent Movie]
[in the Ev Cult playlist]
...or not...
To repeat, at the risk of unnecessariness, the above is:
Velikovsky of Newcastle: ‘Popper/Campbell’s Evolutionary Epistemology (01974) and its evolution in Csikszentmihalyi’s Systems Model of Creativity (01988-02023)' [Silent Movie Version / Director's Cut]
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& For EXTRA EV CULT CREDIT:
RQ1: What units of culture (fractal HOLON/partons) have been ST'd, or SVT'd, from Video #1 (23m07s) to Video #2 (6m43s)?
...How has it evolved-?
https://evolutionary-culturology.blogspot.com/
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& that recent book, that got mentioned (Selected, & Transmitted) a few times, there:
Elements of Evolutionary Culturology (Velikovsky 02022)
& here's a book-trailer for it:
Elements of Evolutionary Culturology (Velikovsky 02022) - Book Trailer (2.5 mins)
But - you probably want the 2nd Edition (02023)...
(...as the First Edition [02022] sold out on its first day... Like Darwin's Origin [1859] )
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& see:
The EthiSizer
& see
The Novella that The EthiSizer wrote about itself
The EthiSizer - A Novella-rama
by The EthiSizer (02023)and see
The EthiSizer's weblog
And see this book I wrote that The EthiSizer edited:
PH3: The Book
& Darwin Down Under
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& see
Recent Publications (02023)
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...& if desired - more information, at the:
Evolutionary Culturology weblog
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Well, that's about all we have time for, folks.
You have been reading / viewing a blog-post by:
Dr J T Velikovsky Ph.D
Evolutionary Culturologist
and/or
(Velikovsky of Newcastle) Evolutionary Culturologist
& & AI Researcher & Enthusiast & Information Scientist & Creativity Scientist & Systems Scientist & Filmmaker & Writer & Artist & Actor & Muso & Random Guy & Rugged Frontiersman
(and, also The StoryAlity Guy)
aka
(or, The Artist formally known as Dr J T Velikovsky)
More stuff:
Transmedia Blog: On Writering
IMDb (Movies, Videogames): Joe Velikovsky
Music: Texas Radio & Z-S
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/joeteevee (over 100 videos, some are even: good)
Academia page: https://newcastle-au.academia.edu/JTV...
ResearchGate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
My ouvre... etc etc.
Online Multimedia Showreel
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6741-066X
February 20, 2023
Fave Novels of VoN
Some Fave Novels of VoN
(Velikovsky of Newcastle)
In no in-particular ordering of sequentialism:
Moby-Dick (01851) Brave New World (01932) Pnin (01957) Catch-22 (01961) Pale Fire (01962) The Master and Margarita (01967) and The Third Policeman (01967) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (01974) A Confederacy of Dunces (01980) White Noise (01985) The EthiSizer: A Novella-rama (02023)See also:
Some of Velikovsky of Newcastle's Fave Short Sci-Fi StoriesSome of VoN's Fave ThinkersSome Other Stuff VoN Has Liked, & maybe even, still does...? You'd have to check... (Movies, Books, Comix, & whatnot)
...Also, not sure if you know this, but - superseding the old-school Gregorian (religulous) and Jacobian (religulous) `calendars' (...i.e., old, unethical, anti-scientific `woo-woo' ideas) is: The EthiSizer Calendar.
...Instead of `Day-names' based on old outdated `gods' (i.e., woo-woo) - and - instead of `Month-names' (based on old unethical ideas like `March' / `Mars-the-god-of-war' - yet more unethical fairy-tale-mythical-unscientific bullshit), the Days are simply numbered 1 through 365, each year.
And, each week is 10 days long.
(With an EthiSizer running the world, no humanimal works any more - the robots do all the jobs - so it's one big long "weekend", all year!
...Everyone in the world has Universal Basic Income.)
e.g.:
Some Random Dumb Forgetful Guy: "Hey EthiSizer, I forget, what day is it, today?"
The EthiSizer: "Today is Day 271, in the Earth Solar-Year 00214, of our Charles Darwin... or, some fun `ye olde' trivia - in the old, outdated, unethical and unscientific calendar. it would have been called - by dumb folks - `Thor's Day / Thursday, the 28th of the Seventh-month -tember, in the Year, 02023'... But the scientific facts are these: The `old calendar' was stupid, as Seventh-Month was misnamed `Sept', for the Latin word for `Seven' but even that didn't make any sense, as `September' was: the ninth month...! ()How stoopid were those old folks!) The `old. dumb' calendar names were all stupid, nonsensical, and unethical. And that's why, I fixed them! ...And, you're welcome, world! ...Have an ethical day! On this day - Day 271, of the Sol-3 Year, 00214! :) "
...See how that works-?
If not, see this book, wherein, The EthiSizer can explain it to you, at length!
The EthiSizer: A Novella-rama (by: The EthiSizer, 002014)& see also...
The EthiSizer's weblog
THE END
ROLL CREDITS
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& also
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Evolutionary Culturology weblog: Ev Cult
Transmedia Blog: On Writering
IMDb (Movies, Videogames):
Music: Texas Radio & Zen Stupidity
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/joeteevee (over 100 videos, some are even: good)
Academia.edu page: https://newcastle-au.academia.edu/JTVelikovsky
Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jt_Velikovsky
Velikovsky of Newcastle's ouvre... etc etc.
For more, see On Writering and StoryAlity News
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PS - Q: Why do they call him "Velikovsky of Newcastle" ?
A: It's like: Plato of Athens, or Pythagoras of Samos, or Leonardo of Vinci, etc...
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February 16, 2023
`Fake Science Publishing' - Prof Bernhard A Sabel PhD
Winston's Weekly CrisiScience Collaborative ~ with Steve Winston
February 16th, 02023
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From Steve's Abstract:
It’s not enough to simply tell the truth—we have to SELL the truth. The truth—what really is, what really happened, has to compete in an ever more mind numbing information market place driven from microcast to broadcast. Real FACTS swim in a sea of opinions and political biases hammered into synthetic “facts” that are relentlessly marketed by their inventors to serve sometimes nefarious objectives. Simply put, the information universe no longer segregates opinion and fact creating a stew of “separate facts” that threaten to drown any objective sense of reality. The only chance that objective reality has in this game is for its advocates to exert the same relentless energy in selling (marketing) the truth as the alternate reality purveyors invest in promoting their charades.
Selling the truth needs to not be confused with putting a pay-wall around the truth or turning it into a low value commodity. The truth must be freely distributed and readily accessible to all who might have an interest.
Unfortunately in the marketplace of scientific information, there is already a pay-wall in the form of scientific publishing. And Academia is complicit in this by pushing its ranks to “publish or perish”—the more prestigious the journal the better. That creates an unintended underground demand and a consequential big business for fact factories. The time, effort, and expense involved in generating real scientific breakthroughs creates a shortage thereof. So, because there’s a market to be served, with or without pedigree, there’s plenty of incentive to make stuff up. And to pull that off, one or more complicit scientists used to be required to make a fake. But AI and ChatGPT may be simplifying even that. What is the appropriate response? Handwringing and laments won’t fix it.
Dr. Bernhard Sabel will present:
"Fake Science Publishing: massive threat to the permanent scientific record”
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Dr. Bernhard Sabel is Professor of Medical Psychology at University of Magdeburg, Germany
His research focusses for over 40 years on the neurobiological basis of recovery from brain damage using the visual system, vision loss and vision restoration as a model. He developed microcurrent neuromodulation to enhance brain network activation and uncovered how mental states (personality and stress) affect recovery in eye and brain disorders such as glaucoma, optic nerve and brain stroke or TBI. His work led to the development of a new science-based, holistic treatment paradigm for the visually impaired which is offered at an international private practice (Savir-Center) in Germany, where 84% of his >1,500 patients improved their vision. Most recently, he has also become engaged in more fundamental problem: hunting for fake science publications and estimating their yearly number in the science literature.
Dr. Sabel is Editor of the Journal RESTORATIVE NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE and Vice-President of the International Society of Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation (ISLRR). His >240 SCI publications have 13.000 Citations (H-index: 64) and were published in high ranking journals, including Science, Nature, Nature med, Brain, Annals Neurology, Neurology, Neuroimage, IOVS and Brit J Ophthalmology.
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& a great webinar was had by all...
(& I was put in mind of great talks by CIRCE)
e.g.:
`IMMUNITY CORPS' or `DISINFORMATION MITIGATION: There's a Science for that! ~ Dr. Andy NormanWinston's Weekly CrisiScience Collaborative ~ with Steve WinstonOctober 15, 02021
&
THE WEAPONIZATION OF DOUBT - Lee McIntyreWinston's Weekly CrisiScience Collaborative ~ with Steve WinstonNovember 11, 02021
& maybe even see my (Velikovsky's) review of Andy's book `Mental Immunity'
& as a fascinating aside, an Interview with Dr Sabel (from: Sept 02019), about some Science-Consulting he did, on a thriller novel trilogy!
& Dr Sabel's private practice - The Savir Center
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See also: Velikovsky's Online Multimedia Showreel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6741-066X Velikovsky of Newcastle's Recent Publications (Jan 02023) Academia page: https://newcastle-au.academia.edu/JTVelikovsky
ResearchGate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/JT_Velikovsky
