January 9, 2023
I was watching YouTube videos about ChatGPT today, an artificially intelligent chat program, and I was blown away. I decided to give it a try. I asked ChatGPT :
Write a short blog post about getting caught in the rain and wind and having my umbrella destroyed by the wind.
Here’s what I got…
Getting caught in the rain and wind is never fun, but it can quickly turn into a disaster if you’re not prepared. I recently found this out the hard way when I was caught in a particularly strong gust of wind that destroyed my umbrella. I was left soaked to the bone, with my only protection from the elements gone.
It’s moments like this that remind me to always be prepared when stepping out in the rain. A good umbrella is key, but it’s also important to make sure you have something to keep you warm and dry like a raincoat or poncho. It’s also a good idea to have a spare umbrella on hand just in case you ever find yourself in a situation like mine.
At the end of the day, it’s important to remember that weather can be unpredictable. So, it’s best to always be prepared and have a backup plan just in case you ever find yourself caught in the rain and wind again.
Not totally accurate or exactly what I wanted to say. For one thing, it’s too damn hot here for any kind of rain coat (or even clothes for that matter!). And a spare umbrella? But actually, a poncho would have been perfect, and we do have some! All in all, this is probably better than what I’d have written.
I also asked ChatGPT to give me some words for the title of this post. Tempest?
ChatGPT says the definition is:
A tempest is a violent and turbulent windstorm, often accompanied by rain or other forms of precipitation. It can also be used to describe any violent or tumultuous situation or event, especially one marked by strong emotions or dramatic change. The word comes from the Latin tempestas, which means “storm” or “weather.” In literature, the tempest is often used as a metaphor for the tumultuous events or emotions that can occur in one’s life.
OK, that’s a good word for this event.
Here’s my poor umbrella, RIP…
-Rich
