I would be interested in that AI app answering the question: of the "eight historical figures", which ones would qualify for legitimate use of tyrannicide?
An excellent and creative use of ChatGPT. Similarly, I have been using ChatGPT to help me analyze our current political situation. It is a lot better than I am at gathering pertinent information and "connecting the dots". And I do believe that one advantage of ChatGPT/AI is that it can be more objective and less emotional about analyzing an issue. It recently posted my "discussion" with ChatGPT asking it to help my figure out "How Did This Happen?" (referring to our descent into authoritarianism), drawing upon Peter Turchin's research, and his book ""End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites, and the Path of Political Disintegration"
Again, the verdict is that we have entered a new and horrifying chapter in American History.
And, on a personal note, one final comment. Yesterday, I went to a 4rth of July parade in my home town. The people I was with turned to me and asked my why I looked so sad, and were those tears in my eyes. I said that I was wondering how things would be a year from now, echoing what Jim asked ChatGPT,
"So, finally, I asked ChatGPT for a description of what the United States would look like next July 4th, should it be that a man with the psychological profile in the transcript were president."
WOW!!! I am not at all surprised, however, I am shocked at the accuracy due to the unintelligent nature of ChatGPT/AI, as you explained. I'm a bit behind the curve on the AI issue using it in ways that produce useable info versus personal.
You're right. It is convenient but dumbs us down.
Can you or someone, you tell, send this to every GD enabler, in Congress, SCOTUS, everywhere!
He is getting so much worse as if that's possible. Word soup, that got really tangled, was always when you knew he was on or off the teleprompter.
He's out of his ever living mind, and being allowed to be lawless, reckless, dismantling, killing, threatening people, invoking fear and I'm sick about these migrant cases, memes, concentration camp references, forced labor, deportations to who knows where, killing by alligators being funny, it is all mortifying. Dehumanizing. SICK.
We know who he is but this is who monetarily supports his presidency and wants no accountability for the damage they do and he won't have any thanks to the Robert's Court.
It even mentions PALANTIR which scares me to death and I'm clean as a whistle but don't need the threats of made up shit through databases not authorized in any other universe.
Theil looks creepy and if living in a digital world, living forever, looks like that, I'm out!!! But seriously it's not normal or even abnormal.
I follow Brandy and have read excerpts of the first book but don't know if the second is out but the excerpts state very plainly the below.
I was shocked that the APA gave into him, for WHAT in return, in his first term, and was a hushed deal because he had different people around him. Those are the associations that should be standing up not sucking up.
This was awesome and needs no further review or reading like many of your posts which I love. This is not a critical statement in any way.
You have articles, receipts for your claims, verified info but this speaks for itself.
WOW. WOW. Happy Friday. WOW.
Thank you for everything you do and I, too, am sitting this 4th out!
This was a very unique way to analyze a Trump monologue. I'm particularly impressed with the nature of the quote you chose. It captures his random and meandering style. (During the campaign, I believe he referred to that style as the "weave".) It also included self-aggrandizing comments combined with paranoia. I'm also glad that you added the disclosures about what ChatGPT can and can't accomplish with such an analysis.
None of the resulting analysis is surprising, but it confirms the concerns of many.
What baffles me is how people can listen to that and think it's normal campaign or political speech.
Thanks Jim for the great article. Funny I have been lately thinking about feeding some examples of unfiltered Trump-speak in ChatGPT myself but you have done it way better than me.
I have been fascinated with his speech since he descended the golden escalator in 2015 and the mesmerizing effect it has on his followers. I have been also surprised that there hasn't been more discussion about this aspect of his strange appeal.
He has this strange ability to tell a supporter something that goes against their belief system and they just seem to coast over it without registering their opposition.
He calls it "the weave" and that sorta of describes it but his constant parenthetical asides that often contain opposing contradictions gives it an almost "quantum" like quality. I honestly think it allows his followers to hear what they want to hear while ignoring what would disturb them.
In short, what they are drawn to is unrelated to the ideas contained in his words.
For them he is a symbol that can do no wrong, an awesome golden calf. Such a cult.
The key to understanding Trump’s sway over his cult members is realizing that it’s a purely EMOTIONAL appeal.
Facts are irrelevant to his implicit (and sometimes explicit) statements that he “feels the pain” of Americans who are losing their white privilege.
His siren song is that he will restore white privilege to poor white workers by (1) providing convenient scapegoats like immigrants and trans people, (2) arresting and deporting those scapegoats so poor whites will have more jobs and retain cultural dominance, and (3) eliminating regulations and programs that reduce white privilege, like DEI or “woke” equal opportunity programs.
The ancillary message is that he likes and accepts his uneducated, unskilled followers just the way they are — no need for more education or training. He scorns education as elitist. Experts are all phonies and liars. The average working man possesses common sense, which is worth more than lofty credentials.
MAGA cult members typically are aggrieved about their lives having been less successful than they expected. They’ll believe any false promises Trump makes because he assures them they will have higher social status, more money, and increased security once their white privilege is restored.
Women can return to their traditional roles as wives and mothers — no need to work at a career. Their husbands will take care of them.
Selfishness and exclusivity will once again be rewarded. “America first!” means we don’t have to share our abundance with anyone else. The new ethos will be “me and mine.”
And poor, rural whites will no longer be objects of scorn. The “last shall be first” as they’re awarded the honor of being the jewel in Trump’s crown.
My question is, why do his followers like all that?
One thing I do know is, the cult existed long before Trump took command.
It has been growing all of my life. Back when he was still a Democrat. It hasn't really changed much. Except the name has gone from anti-abortion to pro-life. I have personally talked with real people who would give up all we love about America to save the unborn. And it is because their church leaders tell them the lies are true. They have no idea what is really happening. They don't call themselves Republican or conservative. They just vote pro-life.
The evangelicals are only one part of the MAGA coalition. Most of them have been brainwashed from birth.
They’re taught that they’re special because, as true believers, they’re God’s chosen ones. Only they will be admitted to Heaven in the afterlife. Only they will enjoy God’s eternal love along with freedom from pain, suffering, hunger, and disease.
Are you a sinner? No problem! We’re all sinners. All sins are washed away by confession or conversion. God does good works through flawed vessels — just look at Trump, our sin-laden prophet!
Welcome to the exclusive club of true believers! Just accept whatever we tell you and hand over all your worldly possessions. Or at least put some serious money in the collection box.
While the ultimate reward is Heaven, the immediate reward of an evangelical is becoming part of a movement that’s greater than themselves. They suddenly have a large new family and many family events to attend. And they have s noble cause to fight for — saving the lives of unborn children.
Most religious cults are based on childlike, magical thinking — a balance between hope and fear. Many incorporate a doomsday element, an apocalyptic event in which only they will experience the Rapture of ascending to sit by God’s throne.
Most cults only end with the cult leader’s death or departure. Fortunately, Trump is old, demented, and in poor health. And the MAGA cult will accept no substitute. A number of politicians have attempted to name themselves Trump’s successors without success.
When Hitler killed himself, there was a wave of suicides across Germany. I don’t think the MAGA cult members will do that. They’ll just fade back into their old lives, living out their days steeped in nostalgia about the glory of the Trump era.
As for the anti-abortion single-issue voters, I doubt they’ll ever change their point of view. But they’re clearly a minority. The return of democracy in government will reduce their power accordingly.
States maybe the answer. They could declare independence as our founders did. They could pick up everything that feds dropped. To the point that states leave the feds with no $ via tax and fewer states to control. Slip the floor from under them with great strategy and resources from the whole co tinnitus and EU. However USA goes so the Continent goes.
Jim - I am not surprised at all with what the results the AI gave you. I also expect the results the AI predicted for next July 4, unless something happens that sets Americans off and they decide they have had enough.
The used to be 1 million hunters out on the opening day of firearms season for deer in Michigan. Companies like my family’s had to plan around it.
My mother used to tell me that at the time that number of deer hunters were larger than the biggest standing army in the world and that was just ONE state and only the people who wanted to freeze their asses off hunting deer in Michigan in November.
This was back in the late 60ies, early 70ies.
No one has planned for the fallout of Americans deciding enough is enough.
It won’t happen en mass but it will happen. Another relative of active service members is beaten and deported. Another family is ripped apart for no reason other than to make a quota. Another farm or small business can’t fill orders because the private army of DHS has raided the place even though the owners thought they were in compliance.
Americans believe they have “rights”. When the courts don’t work because they are compromised and the regime is lawless so even the cops can’t do anything to maintain order, then I know what happens - seen it in Detroit. The goon squads get out gunned
Agree. Things are super chill here in northern Arizona. It’s a heavily independent state and I don’t mean just politics. A hunters and veterans heaven. Very peaceful. It’s also not full of maga flags.
ChatGPT is calling a spade a spade. AI may be Trump’s most comprehensive critic to date. Trump is insane and a clear and present danger. It is ALL Americans’ duty to remove this psychopath from office. I’m talking to you too Marines. This fucking maniac has the nuke codes. Move your military asses and defend your damn country. If you are complicit, you will be forever branded traitors. Step up and save your nation.
One of the biggest problems is that most people don't want to hear the answer to your question, despite knowing in their hearts it is the only solution.
There is little evidence that anyone is coming to save you.
Republicans are complicit and corrupt. They have been working towards the current state of affairs for decades. They are dancing on democracies grave today.
The majority of democrats, despite paying lip service to outrage, have been bought and sold by big corporate sponsors. Consider how many of them voted to confirm Trump's imbecilic cabinet nominations.
The judges who attempt to make a stand for justice are overruled by a tainted and biased SCOTUS. The radical conservative majority of the judiciary were sponsored and supported by the same Christian zealot organizations, that funnelled Billions into Project 2025 and countless other neocon institutions.
And thus far, other than marching sloppily, the military that has sworn to protect you has done nothing to counter the enemies within.
It is important to note that as despicable and dangerous as trump is, he is the puppet not the master. The roots of this regime run deep.
I don't pretend to guarantee any solution, but I can share my beliefs and my fears.
Protests are great for rallying the public, but they are falling on deaf ears. Eventually, protests will get more unruly and Trump will gleefully enact martial law.
The next step has to be general strikes. Whatever it takes to organize work stoppages must be pursued. Shut down capitalism. Stop the flow of YOUR dollars.
If that fails, which it may well do, there are two choices. Surrender your freedom and live in constant repression, like the people in Russia and China, or civil war.
Great points. Aim for civil separation then divorce. Perhaps no war if Trump gets to have the rest of his life in House arrest in Mar a Lago not real prison.
The benefits for upgrading depend on the person benefitted. For some, the benefits are getting to continue a journey with another human alongside who also understands/seeks to understand the human mind's joys & evil's, and sometimes both together. Glad that you're learning what AI can & can't do. And see, it hasn't made you lazy in your work. Good job here.
In its infancy a few years ago, for shits and giggles, you could nudge ChatGPT to "write me a speech as a Jr High School student who likes the great soccer because I am running for class president and 250 is the magic number" and it would shit out something akin to Diaper Don's deranged verbal diarrhea, which he, an inhumane being, actually delivered only now AI can give a breakdown of such insanity. FFS.
Also, major guts for actually listening to and transcribing that bowl of shit soup.
I would be interested in that AI app answering the question: of the "eight historical figures", which ones would qualify for legitimate use of tyrannicide?
Great info!
An excellent and creative use of ChatGPT. Similarly, I have been using ChatGPT to help me analyze our current political situation. It is a lot better than I am at gathering pertinent information and "connecting the dots". And I do believe that one advantage of ChatGPT/AI is that it can be more objective and less emotional about analyzing an issue. It recently posted my "discussion" with ChatGPT asking it to help my figure out "How Did This Happen?" (referring to our descent into authoritarianism), drawing upon Peter Turchin's research, and his book ""End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites, and the Path of Political Disintegration"
Here is the link: https://open.substack.com/pub/scottcamazine/p/how-did-this-happen?r=9fez2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Again, the verdict is that we have entered a new and horrifying chapter in American History.
And, on a personal note, one final comment. Yesterday, I went to a 4rth of July parade in my home town. The people I was with turned to me and asked my why I looked so sad, and were those tears in my eyes. I said that I was wondering how things would be a year from now, echoing what Jim asked ChatGPT,
"So, finally, I asked ChatGPT for a description of what the United States would look like next July 4th, should it be that a man with the psychological profile in the transcript were president."
WOW!!! I am not at all surprised, however, I am shocked at the accuracy due to the unintelligent nature of ChatGPT/AI, as you explained. I'm a bit behind the curve on the AI issue using it in ways that produce useable info versus personal.
You're right. It is convenient but dumbs us down.
Can you or someone, you tell, send this to every GD enabler, in Congress, SCOTUS, everywhere!
He is getting so much worse as if that's possible. Word soup, that got really tangled, was always when you knew he was on or off the teleprompter.
He's out of his ever living mind, and being allowed to be lawless, reckless, dismantling, killing, threatening people, invoking fear and I'm sick about these migrant cases, memes, concentration camp references, forced labor, deportations to who knows where, killing by alligators being funny, it is all mortifying. Dehumanizing. SICK.
We know who he is but this is who monetarily supports his presidency and wants no accountability for the damage they do and he won't have any thanks to the Robert's Court.
It even mentions PALANTIR which scares me to death and I'm clean as a whistle but don't need the threats of made up shit through databases not authorized in any other universe.
Theil looks creepy and if living in a digital world, living forever, looks like that, I'm out!!! But seriously it's not normal or even abnormal.
I follow Brandy and have read excerpts of the first book but don't know if the second is out but the excerpts state very plainly the below.
I was shocked that the APA gave into him, for WHAT in return, in his first term, and was a hushed deal because he had different people around him. Those are the associations that should be standing up not sucking up.
This was awesome and needs no further review or reading like many of your posts which I love. This is not a critical statement in any way.
You have articles, receipts for your claims, verified info but this speaks for itself.
WOW. WOW. Happy Friday. WOW.
Thank you for everything you do and I, too, am sitting this 4th out!
This was a very unique way to analyze a Trump monologue. I'm particularly impressed with the nature of the quote you chose. It captures his random and meandering style. (During the campaign, I believe he referred to that style as the "weave".) It also included self-aggrandizing comments combined with paranoia. I'm also glad that you added the disclosures about what ChatGPT can and can't accomplish with such an analysis.
None of the resulting analysis is surprising, but it confirms the concerns of many.
What baffles me is how people can listen to that and think it's normal campaign or political speech.
Happy 4th of July.
Thanks Jim for the great article. Funny I have been lately thinking about feeding some examples of unfiltered Trump-speak in ChatGPT myself but you have done it way better than me.
I have been fascinated with his speech since he descended the golden escalator in 2015 and the mesmerizing effect it has on his followers. I have been also surprised that there hasn't been more discussion about this aspect of his strange appeal.
He has this strange ability to tell a supporter something that goes against their belief system and they just seem to coast over it without registering their opposition.
He calls it "the weave" and that sorta of describes it but his constant parenthetical asides that often contain opposing contradictions gives it an almost "quantum" like quality. I honestly think it allows his followers to hear what they want to hear while ignoring what would disturb them.
In short, what they are drawn to is unrelated to the ideas contained in his words.
For them he is a symbol that can do no wrong, an awesome golden calf. Such a cult.
The key to understanding Trump’s sway over his cult members is realizing that it’s a purely EMOTIONAL appeal.
Facts are irrelevant to his implicit (and sometimes explicit) statements that he “feels the pain” of Americans who are losing their white privilege.
His siren song is that he will restore white privilege to poor white workers by (1) providing convenient scapegoats like immigrants and trans people, (2) arresting and deporting those scapegoats so poor whites will have more jobs and retain cultural dominance, and (3) eliminating regulations and programs that reduce white privilege, like DEI or “woke” equal opportunity programs.
The ancillary message is that he likes and accepts his uneducated, unskilled followers just the way they are — no need for more education or training. He scorns education as elitist. Experts are all phonies and liars. The average working man possesses common sense, which is worth more than lofty credentials.
MAGA cult members typically are aggrieved about their lives having been less successful than they expected. They’ll believe any false promises Trump makes because he assures them they will have higher social status, more money, and increased security once their white privilege is restored.
Women can return to their traditional roles as wives and mothers — no need to work at a career. Their husbands will take care of them.
Selfishness and exclusivity will once again be rewarded. “America first!” means we don’t have to share our abundance with anyone else. The new ethos will be “me and mine.”
And poor, rural whites will no longer be objects of scorn. The “last shall be first” as they’re awarded the honor of being the jewel in Trump’s crown.
That’s Trump’s “charisma” in a nutshell.
My question is, why do his followers like all that?
One thing I do know is, the cult existed long before Trump took command.
It has been growing all of my life. Back when he was still a Democrat. It hasn't really changed much. Except the name has gone from anti-abortion to pro-life. I have personally talked with real people who would give up all we love about America to save the unborn. And it is because their church leaders tell them the lies are true. They have no idea what is really happening. They don't call themselves Republican or conservative. They just vote pro-life.
How can we get through their programming?
The evangelicals are only one part of the MAGA coalition. Most of them have been brainwashed from birth.
They’re taught that they’re special because, as true believers, they’re God’s chosen ones. Only they will be admitted to Heaven in the afterlife. Only they will enjoy God’s eternal love along with freedom from pain, suffering, hunger, and disease.
Are you a sinner? No problem! We’re all sinners. All sins are washed away by confession or conversion. God does good works through flawed vessels — just look at Trump, our sin-laden prophet!
Welcome to the exclusive club of true believers! Just accept whatever we tell you and hand over all your worldly possessions. Or at least put some serious money in the collection box.
While the ultimate reward is Heaven, the immediate reward of an evangelical is becoming part of a movement that’s greater than themselves. They suddenly have a large new family and many family events to attend. And they have s noble cause to fight for — saving the lives of unborn children.
Most religious cults are based on childlike, magical thinking — a balance between hope and fear. Many incorporate a doomsday element, an apocalyptic event in which only they will experience the Rapture of ascending to sit by God’s throne.
Most cults only end with the cult leader’s death or departure. Fortunately, Trump is old, demented, and in poor health. And the MAGA cult will accept no substitute. A number of politicians have attempted to name themselves Trump’s successors without success.
When Hitler killed himself, there was a wave of suicides across Germany. I don’t think the MAGA cult members will do that. They’ll just fade back into their old lives, living out their days steeped in nostalgia about the glory of the Trump era.
As for the anti-abortion single-issue voters, I doubt they’ll ever change their point of view. But they’re clearly a minority. The return of democracy in government will reduce their power accordingly.
States maybe the answer. They could declare independence as our founders did. They could pick up everything that feds dropped. To the point that states leave the feds with no $ via tax and fewer states to control. Slip the floor from under them with great strategy and resources from the whole co tinnitus and EU. However USA goes so the Continent goes.
Jim - I am not surprised at all with what the results the AI gave you. I also expect the results the AI predicted for next July 4, unless something happens that sets Americans off and they decide they have had enough.
The used to be 1 million hunters out on the opening day of firearms season for deer in Michigan. Companies like my family’s had to plan around it.
My mother used to tell me that at the time that number of deer hunters were larger than the biggest standing army in the world and that was just ONE state and only the people who wanted to freeze their asses off hunting deer in Michigan in November.
This was back in the late 60ies, early 70ies.
No one has planned for the fallout of Americans deciding enough is enough.
It won’t happen en mass but it will happen. Another relative of active service members is beaten and deported. Another family is ripped apart for no reason other than to make a quota. Another farm or small business can’t fill orders because the private army of DHS has raided the place even though the owners thought they were in compliance.
Americans believe they have “rights”. When the courts don’t work because they are compromised and the regime is lawless so even the cops can’t do anything to maintain order, then I know what happens - seen it in Detroit. The goon squads get out gunned
Agree. Things are super chill here in northern Arizona. It’s a heavily independent state and I don’t mean just politics. A hunters and veterans heaven. Very peaceful. It’s also not full of maga flags.
JFC 🫠
NAILED
Not generally a huge fan of AI Chat, but, I can make exceptions. It's validating.
ChatGPT is calling a spade a spade. AI may be Trump’s most comprehensive critic to date. Trump is insane and a clear and present danger. It is ALL Americans’ duty to remove this psychopath from office. I’m talking to you too Marines. This fucking maniac has the nuke codes. Move your military asses and defend your damn country. If you are complicit, you will be forever branded traitors. Step up and save your nation.
THANK YOU SIR. 🤗
The issue is now what does the population do about it. We cannot just be deer looking at a headlight coming at them.
One of the biggest problems is that most people don't want to hear the answer to your question, despite knowing in their hearts it is the only solution.
There is little evidence that anyone is coming to save you.
Republicans are complicit and corrupt. They have been working towards the current state of affairs for decades. They are dancing on democracies grave today.
The majority of democrats, despite paying lip service to outrage, have been bought and sold by big corporate sponsors. Consider how many of them voted to confirm Trump's imbecilic cabinet nominations.
The judges who attempt to make a stand for justice are overruled by a tainted and biased SCOTUS. The radical conservative majority of the judiciary were sponsored and supported by the same Christian zealot organizations, that funnelled Billions into Project 2025 and countless other neocon institutions.
And thus far, other than marching sloppily, the military that has sworn to protect you has done nothing to counter the enemies within.
It is important to note that as despicable and dangerous as trump is, he is the puppet not the master. The roots of this regime run deep.
I don't pretend to guarantee any solution, but I can share my beliefs and my fears.
Protests are great for rallying the public, but they are falling on deaf ears. Eventually, protests will get more unruly and Trump will gleefully enact martial law.
The next step has to be general strikes. Whatever it takes to organize work stoppages must be pursued. Shut down capitalism. Stop the flow of YOUR dollars.
If that fails, which it may well do, there are two choices. Surrender your freedom and live in constant repression, like the people in Russia and China, or civil war.
Great points. Aim for civil separation then divorce. Perhaps no war if Trump gets to have the rest of his life in House arrest in Mar a Lago not real prison.
The benefits for upgrading depend on the person benefitted. For some, the benefits are getting to continue a journey with another human alongside who also understands/seeks to understand the human mind's joys & evil's, and sometimes both together. Glad that you're learning what AI can & can't do. And see, it hasn't made you lazy in your work. Good job here.
Holy crap. My how far we've come.
In its infancy a few years ago, for shits and giggles, you could nudge ChatGPT to "write me a speech as a Jr High School student who likes the great soccer because I am running for class president and 250 is the magic number" and it would shit out something akin to Diaper Don's deranged verbal diarrhea, which he, an inhumane being, actually delivered only now AI can give a breakdown of such insanity. FFS.
Also, major guts for actually listening to and transcribing that bowl of shit soup.
That was a very captivating read. Thanks!
Happy Birthday America--sorry you are so sick on your birthday!