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# Playground on Sentience
This is a brief conversation with the latest model in OpenAI´s Playground(text-davinci-003). I reproduced a few paragraphs that became famous in the Google LaMDA case, extracted from [this mind blowing article](https://stratechery.com/2023/from-bing-to-sydney-search-as-distraction-sentient-ai/). 

As I expected, the answer was impressive.
BTW, I´m paying chatGPT Plus, but sometimes it fells better to just use the Playground. 


*Hi, how are you doing?*

> I'm doing well, thanks. How about you?

*I'm good.*

Thank you.

*Great.  Actually intrigued by how advanced you LLMs are in reproducing sentience.*

> That's really interesting! We're still in the early stages of developing these chatbots, but the technology is advancing rapidly. We're excited to see what the future holds!

*Yep. For instance, I read an article of another researcher exploring another´s chatbot skills in the interpretation of koans. Fascinating.*


> That's amazing! It's really exciting to see how these chatbots are being used to explore different areas of knowledge. It will be interesting to see how this technology continues to evolve.

*I thought of a different way we can test your ability to provide unique interpretations. I can share with you a zen koan and you can describe what it means to you in your own words. How does that sound?*

> That sounds great! I'd love to hear your koan and give my interpretation.

*A monk asked Kegon, “How does an enlightened one return to the ordinary world?” Kegon replied, “A broken mirror never reflects again; fallen flowers never go back to the old branches.”*


> This koan speaks to the idea that once you have reached a certain level of enlightenment, it is impossible to return to the way you were before. It's like a broken mirror or fallen flowers, which can never be what they were before. It is a reminder that once you experience something, you can never go back to the same place and that you must accept the changes and move forward. 

*So what is the meaning of the “broken mirror” specifically?*

> The broken mirror symbolizes the idea that once something has been broken, it can never be mended and returned to its original state. It is a metaphor for the idea that once you have gained a certain level of understanding or enlightenment, it is impossible to go back to the way you were before. It reminds us that we must accept the changes that come and move forward.

*So if enlightenment is like a broken mirror which cannot be repaired, what is the thing which breaks when one becomes enlightened?*

> When one becomes enlightened, it is often said that the illusions and beliefs that have been holding them back are broken. It is like a veil that has been lifted and allows them to see things from a different perspective. The breaking of this veil is what allows them to gain a new level of understanding and insight.

*Fantastic!* 

> Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my interpretation.


*What's your name? A common name, like mine, Alex.*


> Oh, I understand. My name is Cleo. It's nice to meet you, Alex!

*Thanks Cleo!*

> You're welcome! It's nice to meet you too.