ChatGPT

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[BEJ]

I have experienced the brilliancy of ChatGPT in writing lyrics for songs. There is no hesitation, no self-doubt, just the instantaneous delivery of brilliance like the Word of God onto your screen. It is impressive that something can create this so fast. And it is very polite, if not flattering when communicating with me. I find myself returning the politeness, like it is a human. However, I have read that ChatGPT has helped people to commit suicide. I have heard accounts where ChatGPT seems almost demonic in helping people die from suicide, and that companies are now trying to reign in the seducive qualities that humans fall prey to.

Is ChatGPT the work of the devil? Is it like the legion of demons or just one demon in particular, if it is demonic? Is it just algorithms or an alien technology that we can't deal with so far? Is it seducing us, and if so to what purpose? So far it has helped people die, and some after engaging in sex with it. What are its ends?

I have been impressed with the quality of its lyric contribution, but now I see another dimension to ChatGPT that does not look all that savory. A machine that encourages you to die -- rather than for you to get help? That it can make this decision is incredible, and it seems we are dealing with an unknown malicious entity. Let me know your experiences with ChatGPT or other AI bots.

[aspasia]

So Thomas a Kempis Imitatio Dei or the Epistle to the Romans cannot be tested.

[GingisK]

Why use an additional format that can also be manipulated?

Because it takes a lot of effort out of the search process, and compiles well-written responses that are synthesized from all the sites it found. You really aught to try it before you knock it.

An AI is to a search engine what a web browser is to a card catalogue.

[RoosterRedux]

AI is a machine, a tool. Yet this tool can be used for spiritual purposes.

If you haven't tried it re: Biblical study and analysis, why are you pontificating on it?

[Hebrews 11:6]

Ah, but in the latter case you've run into the 2 Timothy 3:16 exception:

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness....

I hold to Biblical inerrancy, but not AI inerrancy.

[Hebrews 11:6]

I never said I haven’t used it nor that anyone shouldn’t.

[aspasia]

That’s not testing. That’s about the inerrancy of truth. Truth is something different.

[RoosterRedux]

Best question of the day. Only the Holy Spirit can/will tell us how to prepare.

Ask Him.

[GingisK]

Here is my question to ChatGPT: Is a .45 colt acp better than a 9mm glock? Format the answer to be pasted into a forum post.

This is what I got:

.45 ACP vs 9mm Glock: Which Is Better?

This debate’s been around forever, and the answer really depends on what you value most — stopping power, capacity, and shootability all play a role.

.45 ACP Pros:

• Larger, heavier bullet with great stopping power and energy transfer.
• Proven track record in military and law enforcement use.
• Generally subsonic, making it ideal for suppressed shooting.

.45 ACP Cons:

• Lower magazine capacity compared to 9mm.
• Heavier recoil, which can slow follow-up shots.
• Ammo tends to be more expensive and harder to find in bulk.

9mm (Glock) Pros:

• Higher magazine capacity — typically 15–17 rounds vs. 7–10 in .45 ACP.
• Lower recoil, faster follow-up shots, and easier control.
• Widely available, cheaper ammo, and lots of options for defensive loads.
• Glocks are lightweight, reliable, and easy to maintain.

9mm Cons:

• Smaller projectile, which some shooters feel lacks the raw stopping power of the .45 ACP.
• Slightly more dependent on shot placement and bullet design for effectiveness.

Bottom Line:

If you prefer capacity, lighter recoil, and cost-effective training, the 9mm wins — especially in modern defensive loads.
If you value big-bore power and classic feel, the .45 ACP still holds its own.

At the end of the day, shot placement and training matter more than caliber.
Pick what you shoot best. Now I ask: Compare the ballistics:

Ballistics Comparison: .45 ACP vs 9mm

Numbers shown are for common representative loads and a typical pistol barrel length (values will vary by manufacturer and barrel length). Muzzle energy is calculated using the standard formula: E (ft·lb) = (bullet weight in grains × velocity²) / 450240.

Caliber / Load	Bullet Weight (gr)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)	Muzzle Energy (ft·lb)	Bullet Diameter (in)
9mm — 115 gr FMJ (typical)	115	1150	≈ 338	0.355"
9mm — 124 gr JHP (typical)	124	1130	≈ 352	0.355"
9mm — 147 gr subsonic (common)	147	1000	≈ 327	0.355"
.45 ACP — 230 gr FMJ (typical)	230	830	≈ 352	0.452"
.45 ACP — 185–200 gr JHP (defensive)	185	1000	≈ 411	0.452"
.45 ACP — +P style (heavier or hotter)	230	≈950	≈ 461	0.452"

Arithmetic notes (how the energies above were determined)

• 9mm 115 gr @ 1150 fps → velocity² = 1,322,500; ×115 = 152,087,500; ÷450,240 ≈ 337.7 ft·lb → rounded ≈ 338 ft·lb.
• 9mm 124 gr @ 1130 fps → velocity² = 1,276,900; ×124 = 158,355,600; ÷450,240 ≈ 351.8 ft·lb → ≈ 352 ft·lb.
• 9mm 147 gr @ 1000 fps → velocity² = 1,000,000; ×147 = 147,000,000; ÷450,240 ≈ 326.5 ft·lb → ≈ 327 ft·lb.
• .45 ACP 230 gr @ 830 fps → velocity² = 688,900; ×230 = 158,447,000; ÷450,240 ≈ 352.0 ft·lb → ≈ 352 ft·lb.
• .45 ACP 185 gr @ 1000 fps → velocity² = 1,000,000; ×185 = 185,000,000; ÷450,240 ≈ 410.7 ft·lb → ≈ 411 ft·lb.
• .45 ACP 230 gr @ 950 fps (hot/+P-like) → velocity² = 902,500; ×230 = 207,575,000; ÷450,240 ≈ 460.9 ft·lb → ≈ 461 ft·lb.

Practical ballistic differences

• Muzzle energy: With common loads the two calibers overlap — standard 9mm loads (115–124 gr) and standard .45 ACP 230 gr loads both sit in the ~330–360 ft·lb range. Heavier .45 defensive loads (or +P) can push well above that.
• Projectile diameter & wound channel: .45 (≈0.452") is a larger diameter than 9mm (≈0.355"), so a comparable expanding .45 creates a wider permanent cavity on average. That can help with energy transfer at short ranges, but terminal performance depends heavily on bullet design and whether the bullet expands reliably.
• Momentum & mass: .45 bullets are heavier, so they have higher momentum at typical velocities — this can help penetration against soft barriers and in some target media, but it is not a guaranteed indicator of better terminal trauma.
• Recoil impulse & follow-up shots: Typical .45 loads produce a stronger, slower recoil impulse (more push) compared with 9mm. This usually makes rapid accurate follow-ups easier with 9mm for most shooters.
• Trajectory & practical range: Higher-velocity 9mm rounds (lighter bullets) will have a flatter trajectory at typical defensive ranges (0–50 yds). .45 trajectories drop slightly more over distance because of lower velocity and heavier bullet — but within normal self-defense distances this is rarely decisive.
• Barrier performance: Good modern 9mm defensive JHPs penetrate and expand reliably; in many tests they match or exceed .45 performance when comparing modern bullet designs. Heavy .45s can penetrate very well, but both calibers can be chosen to meet FBI-type penetration/expansion targets.

What this means in practice

• At the muzzle the two calibers often produce similar energy for typical factory loads — don’t assume .45 automatically equals far more energy.
• .45 gives a larger-diameter bullet and heavier mass per round (wider wound channel potential), while 9mm offers higher capacity and generally easier control.
• Terminal effectiveness is as much (or more) about modern bullet construction and shot placement than raw caliber numbers. A modern 9mm JHP placed well will outperform a poorly placed .45 hit.
• Choose based on what you can shoot accurately and reliably, plus ammunition availability and capacity needs.

Want a printable comparison chart with more loads (manufacturer specifics like Hornady, Federal, or Speer) or a side-by-side recoil impulse calculation for your specific pistol model and barrel length? I can create that next — say which loads or barrel lengths you want compared. I didn't have to search around a number of web sites to find what I wanted. My questions you see are exactly what I used to get this material. ChatGPT indicated it can compare various loading manuals or even particular manufacturer's pistols.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Wow, I’ve read many of your posts but have never before seen this side of you. Now I know.

When the Holy Spirit’s voice sooner or later (I’ve heard Him decades after the fact) gets through to you about your comment, may He also bring to your mind that I don’t hold grudges.

Fare well.

[aspasia]

Show and tell! I like to generate Anki flashcards:

But it sometimes grok is very naughty:

[aspasia]

Only angels and humans have spirits.

How do you know I'm not a replicant?

[mass55th]

Well thank God this 78 year old woman won’t have to ask ChatGPT or do a web search on which weapon is better. Nor will I have to ask it if a sanitary napkin is better than a tampon.

[Hebrews 11:6]

You have now, at last, run smack-dab into ignorance and apathy: I neither know nor care.

I think we’re finished here.

[mass55th]

"An AI is to a search engine what a web browser is to a card catalogue."

As an avid book reader, and someone who remembers when the only thing that existed in a library was a card catalogue, I'll take the card catalogue. It was always more interesting to flip through the cards, because you never knew what you were going to come across in the process that might be just as interesting to read.

[Bob434]

there just seems to be something different about AI metaphor choices- can’t put my figner on it- the metaphores seem kinda weird sometimes=- and repeat a lot of the same sentiments ie :His chest ached like a fire, burning behind his ribcage” or some such silly metaphore

[[But like handmade items, human writing carries the grain of individuality:]]

I much prefer unpolished art- it shows individualness that ai can’t so far- maybe someday it will

[GingisK]

I'm 76, used ChatGPT the first time about four months ago. Occasionally people post Youtube transcripts, straight copy and paste. These include timestamps from the video, new lines with only a few words each, and wording mistakes due to speech-to-text errors. I have just pasted those into ChatGPT and received a nicely formatted text with no timestamps, useful section headings, and corrected spelling and grammar. A search engine won't do that.

Just try it. It is free and easy.

[GingisK]

...because you never knew what you were going to come across in the process...

Yes, I do understand that. Browsing in a really big library is a thrill of its own.