ChatGPT knows who I am

This is a little spooky. Keep in mind that ChatGPT does not have access to the internet.

Who is Joshua Swamidass?

Dr. Joshua Swamidass is an American computational biologist and Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is known for his research in the field of genomics and bioinformatics, and his contributions to the study of human evolution and the relationship between science and religion.

Provide more information about him.

Dr. Joshua Swamidass is an Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Systems Biology from Stanford University. His research interests are centered around the application of computational and systems biology methods to study various biological systems, including human genetics and evolution.

Dr. Swamidass is known for his work on developing new methods for analyzing large genomic data sets and for his contributions to the study of human evolution. He has published several articles in leading scientific journals and is recognized as an expert in the field of bioinformatics. In addition to his scientific contributions, Dr. Swamidass is also a sought-after speaker and commentator on the intersection of science and religion, and he is known for his advocacy for dialogue and cooperation between scientists and religious communities.

Aside from this claim “He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Systems Biology from Stanford University,” it’s pretty good…I informed the AI, and it produced this revision…

Dr. Joshua Swamidass is an Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is known for his research in the field of genomics and bioinformatics and his contributions to the study of human evolution and the relationship between science and religion. Dr. Swamidass is recognized as an expert in his field and has published several articles in leading scientific journals. He is also a sought-after speaker and commentator on the intersection of science and religion, advocating for dialogue and cooperation between scientists and religious communities.

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Asked to “summarize The Genealogical Adam and Eve,”

“The Genealogical Adam and Eve” is a book by Dr. Joshua Swamidass that explores the scientific and theological implications of recent discoveries in genetics and human evolution. The book argues that the biblical story of Adam and Eve as the first human beings can be reconciled with the scientific evidence for human origins, which suggests that our species evolved over hundreds of thousands of years through a process of gradual descent with modification.

In the book, Dr. Swamidass explores the possibility that there were other human-like species coexisting with a group of individuals who are the ancestors of all modern humans, and that these individuals were specially created by God and form the “Genealogical Adam and Eve.” The book examines the scientific and biblical evidence for this idea, and addresses the implications of this understanding for our understanding of human evolution, the origin of sin, and the nature of God’s relationship to humanity.

Overall, “The Genealogical Adam and Eve” is a thought-provoking and accessible exploration of the intersection of science and religion, and it provides a unique perspective on some of the most challenging questions in these fields.

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And ChatGPT was asked what the disagreement between me and BioLogos is,

What is the disagreement between BioLogos and Joshua Swamidass?

The disagreement between BioLogos and Joshua Swamidass revolves around the interpretation of the biblical story of Adam and Eve in light of recent scientific discoveries in genetics and human evolution. BioLogos is an organization that promotes a view of evolution that is consistent with Christian faith and seeks to bridge the divide between science and religion. They argue that the story of Adam and Eve should be understood metaphorically, as a theological account of the origin of sin and the beginning of human history, rather than as a literal historical description of the first human beings.

In contrast, Dr. Joshua Swamidass and some others argue that the biblical account of Adam and Eve can be reconciled with the scientific evidence for human evolution, by interpreting the story in a way that recognizes the possibility of other human-like species coexisting with a group of individuals who are the ancestors of all modern humans and were specially created by God. This perspective is sometimes referred to as the “Genealogical Adam and Eve” hypothesis.

The disagreement between BioLogos and Dr. Swamidass reflects the ongoing debate among scientists, theologians, and scholars over the interpretation of the biblical account of Adam and Eve and the implications of scientific discoveries for our understanding of human origins and the relationship between science and religion.

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Apparently, it also knows who Nathan Lents is,

Nathan Lents is an American evolutionary biologist, author, and Associate Professor of Biology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. He is known for his expertise in evolutionary biology and for his contributions to the popular understanding of science. Lents is the author of several books, including “Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes.” He has been recognized for his ability to explain complex scientific concepts in a clear and accessible way, and he is a frequent commentator on scientific and educational topics in various media outlets.

And @Joe_Felsenstein ,

Joe Felsenstein is an American evolutionary biologist and Professor Emeritus of Genome Sciences and Biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is best known for his contributions to the field of phylogenetics, which is the study of the evolutionary relationships among species. He has developed a number of widely used software programs for the analysis of molecular data in evolutionary biology, including the popular Phylip package. Felsenstein has published numerous articles and books on topics related to evolutionary biology and phylogenetics, and he is recognized as one of the leading figures in the field. He has been awarded several honors for his work, including the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for the Study of Evolution.

But it does not know who @Art Hunt is.

I wonder if it’s wikipedia that it is getting this information from (in the training set of course, not as a websearch).

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Who are scholars similar to S. Joshua Swamidass?

This response also is pretty good,

There are several scholars who are similar to Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass in their focus on the intersection of science and religion and their efforts to bridge the divide between these fields. Some of these scholars include:

  • Francis Collins: Dr. Collins is a geneticist and former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He is well-known for his work on the Human Genome Project and his efforts to promote the integration of science and faith.
  • Kenneth Miller: Dr. Miller is a biologist and professor at Brown University, who is known for his work on the evolution of cells and his advocacy for the compatibility of evolution and Christian faith.
  • Darrel Falk: Dr. Falk is a biologist and former president of BioLogos, an organization dedicated to promoting the compatibility of evolution and Christian faith. He has written extensively on the relationship between science and religion, and is known for his efforts to promote dialogue between these fields.
  • Simon Conway Morris: Dr. Morris is a paleontologist and professor at the University of Cambridge, who is known for his research on the evolution of life on Earth and his exploration of the relationship between science and religion.

These scholars, like Dr. Swamidass, share an interest in the integration of science and religion, and they have each made significant contributions to the field of science and theology. They are recognized for their ability to engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue on complex and controversial topics, and for their efforts to promote understanding and cooperation between these fields.

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Yet they call it “Artificial Intelligence”. I don’t think so…

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I just ran that on my real-life name, and it identified me as a notorious serial killer.

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Another success, then.

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Curses! Found out by AI!

ChatGPT will change its description of the facts of an issue based on information you give it in the chat. It is very strange. It clearly has an information database its drawing from, but equally clearly it treats the information it receives from the database as open to revision. Very interesting.

For example, I just read a long Twitter thread that showed it changing it’s description of the PLO based on being challenged by facts that were omitted and even contradicted by its original description.

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