#What is the meaning of chat GTP?

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Denki Kaminari with an online best friend

Denki x American! reader

Online friends + maybe romantic-ish

Note, I have no idea how to write in the grammar of someone learning English so I’m just avoiding contractions and using a bit of chat gtp to make the sentence to be a little more incorrect lol.

He initially met you while playing a FPS at 3am

The game between you and both was mostly silent aside from some English and Japanese cursing, Denki understood some what you said

You however; did not understand him, but assumed he was expressing the same frustration and wasn’t just getting upset at you

After your first game was played, he had sent you a few emojis and a little english

The game you had been playing along side some random from Japan had gone surprisingly well. It was such a bad game for the loser you wondered if it was because they were absolute garbage or all of a sudden you became a gaming god. As you leaned back in your chair and attempted to fix the knot that formed in your back from hunching, you looked back at your computer screen. There you see a friend and message request.

Kaminarieki

“You are good at playing. Can we play more?”

As you read the message, you decide to respond and pray he wasn’t some 30 year old incel. After all, you were bored, and a bit lonely.

After that first interaction, you would go on to play with him often

However, neither of you talked very often especially after you came to the conclusion you didn’t speak the same language

In the end, there were still some short convos

Kaminari liked these, as he thought you were cool

The fact that UA English classes were more rigorous helped him in talking to you (a hero needed to communicate with a large variety of people)

A couple of months in, he was struggling with his classes exponentially, and no amount of help by his friends would help him,

He then thought it was a good idea to message you and explain that he thought it would be nice to talk and learn through a fluent speaker instead

Kaminarieki

“Can we talk a lot I am learning English I think your cool.”

“I’m down. It’s late now though. I have school is tomorrow okay? Also, the your should be you’re”

Kaminari sends a cute little heart emoji,

“Yes. Thank you.”

For awhile, you’d avoid many abbreviations and some complex Slang

Eventually Kaminari had gotten more advanced and you spoke more casually

After exchanging Instagram and other accounts, instead of mostly talking as you guys played, it started during school and random times of day

The time difference didn’t mean much since the both of you had terrible sleep schedules

(Although, he was a bit more regular due to his hero school)

As you talked to him you obviously found more of his personality and it had become more endearing tbh

He’d most definitely google English pick up lines

Eventually as his friends noticed his behavior and how if he’d planned to play with you he’d decline

Also how he’d be texting more than before (mostly on his Sundays and Monday’s as you’d be awake the longest when he was.)

Lowkey hates the time difference tbh.

Anyway, as his friends noticed him typing away on those two days in particular they’d begun to ask questions about who he was texting

“My friend.” He’d say, looking up from the phone for a second before continuing the text. Mina had begun even more curious than previously.

“Whaaa? Friend? Who?” She asks, leaning over the couch and Kaminari’s shoulder. She sees joke flirty messages that he sends and receives.

He ended up telling them about you and explains that’s why his English grade was getting better

Anywayyy he’s overall super cute with you

Basically just being himself

If you ever wanted to learn Japanese he’d 100% do his best to help you enthusiastically

He tries his best to keep you updated since it’s its hard to talk to you regularly

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What Eren should have said, by chat gtp, inspired by me.

My Dearest Mikasa,

As I write these words, I am well aware that I will never be able to deliver this letter to you myself. My time is running out, and soon I will be gone. But I cannot leave this world without telling you the truth about how I feel.

From the moment I first laid eyes on you, I knew that you were special. You were like a ray of light in a dark and hopeless world, and I was drawn to you like a moth to a flame. I watched you from afar, admiring your strength, your courage, and your beauty.

But I could never find the words to tell you how I felt. Instead, I pushed you away, said hurtful things, and made you believe that I hated you. It was all a lie, Mikasa. I never hated you. I was just afraid of how much I loved you.

Now, as I look back on our time together, I realize that everything I ever did, every decision I ever made, was because of you. You were my reason for living, my inspiration, my hope. I would do anything for you, Mikasa. Anything to make you happy, to keep you safe, to be with you forever.

But now, I am running out of time. I wish I could take back all the hurtful things I said to you, all the times I pushed you away. I wish I could tell you how much I love you, how much you mean to me, and how sorry I am for all the pain I caused you.

I know that I can never make it up to you, Mikasa. I know that I am about to leave this world, and that my time with you is over. But I hope that you can forgive me, and that you will always remember how much I loved you. You were the light of my life, Mikasa, and I will carry your love with me into eternity.

Forever yours,

Eren Yeager

[dearest-lady-disdain]

I saw your post about polish students trying to recreate Dziady and for funsies I put it in chat gtp. Thats what I got:

It was a cold winter evening at the prestigious Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. A group of literature students, fascinated by the works of Adam Mickiewicz, decided to put on a performance of his play "Dziady" for their classmates. They thought it would be a fun and unique way to showcase their passion for Polish literature.

But as the night went on, things took a dark turn. The students began to notice strange occurrences happening around them - objects moving on their own, eerie whispers in the darkness. They soon realized that they had accidentally summoned actual ghosts, including the spirit of Adam Mickiewicz himself.

Panic set in as the students tried to figure out how to banish the spirits and put an end to the haunting. They frantically searched through the pages of "Dziady" for a solution, but to no avail.

Just as they were about to give up hope, Mickiewicz's ghost appeared before them. "Do not fear," he said in a solemn voice. "You have invoked my spirit because you love my work. I have come to give you a lesson in the true meaning of 'Dziady'."

The students listened intently as the ghost of Adam Mickiewicz imparted his wisdom upon them. They learned that "Dziady" was not just a play, but a powerful ritual that could summon the spirits of the dead. And with that knowledge, the students were able to banish the ghosts and bring the performance to a peaceful end.

The students emerged from the experience changed, with a newfound appreciation for the power of literature and the importance of respecting the traditions and rituals of the past. They knew that they would never forget the night they summoned the ghost of Adam Mickiewicz, and the lessons he taught them.

thank you for the contribution, anon! however, are you trying to tell me that this man wouldn't try to start a some sort of a cult or get into equally unhinged shenanigans if given the chance?

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WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS THAT CHAT GTP 4 HAS FOR EDUCATION?

The utilization of the Chat GTP 4 technology has numerous implications when it comes to the educational framework. Indeed, personalized Learning is one of its main aspects meaning that AI technology can be used to create personalized learning experiences for students. By analyzing data about a student's learning style, pace, and strengths/weaknesses, AI can create customized lesson plans and provide targeted feedback. Further, Chat- GPT 4 allows an increased accessibility for students with disabilities. For example, speech recognition technology can help students who have difficulty with writing, while text-to-speech software can assist those with visual impairments. Moreover, AI technology can improve the way we assess student learning. For instance, AI-powered grading systems can quickly and accurately evaluate student work, saving teachers time and reducing the potential for bias. Furthermore, AI-powered communication tools can help facilitate collaboration among students and teachers. For example, chatbots can be used to provide real-time support to students, while virtual assistants can help teachers manage administrative tasks. Finally, AI technology can help facilitate lifelong learning by providing learners with access to a vast array of educational resources. With AI-powered recommendation systems, learners can be directed to content that is tailored to their interests and learning goals.

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What is Chat GTP/ Open AI, and How Will AI Affect SEO?

Only recently, Open AI introduced Chat GTP, a form of interactive software with the potential to revolutionize the entire field of Search Engine Optimization. It was a software specially trained to understand the nuances of human language and offer the best information from a vast amount of data naturally and fluidly. 

Its release has been met with a great deal of excitement. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently confirmed that the chatbot reached a million users in less than a week. While others hail its ease of use, some believe this new AI will ultimately replace traditional search engines such as Google and Bing. 

No doubt you’re interested in what chat GTP means for search engine optimization and how you can incorporate this amazing chatbot into your SEO plans; this article will cover these topics. But first of all, what is Chat GTP?

What is Chat GTP and How Does It Work?

According to the chatbot, Chat GTP is a “large language model capable of generating natural responses to questions and prompts provided by users.” The GTP acronym stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformers, a language model reliant on deep machine learning to produce human-like texts. The texts are often based on text-based input.

Open AI, an artificial research company, trained the chatbot using a vast amount of data, including text data, articles, books, and human conversations. Because of the special way the AI is designed and trained, Chat GTP can recognize and even replicate (to an extent) human nuances and relate information in a simple manner. 

How Does Chat GTP Work?

Chat GTP operates on a variant of OpenAI’s GTP 3.5 language generation software. The AI software contains features such as the ability to carry out human-like conversations with people. In addition, the software can answer follow-up questions, challenge inaccurate premises, reject inappropriate queries, and even admit its own mistakes when necessary.

Because Chat GTP is trained on an enormous amount of text data, it can recognize text patterns, create text summaries, and mimic various writing styles. It can also solve math problems, debug and fix codes, and translate between languages. One reason for the chatbot’s popularity is that it presents knowledge easily and quickly.

What are SEO Strategies?

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and is the process of improving the quality and quantity of web traffic to a website from search engines. An SEO strategy is the steps taken to organize a website’s content to improve its chances of appearing first in search engines.

SEO strategies are often crucial because it makes websites more visible in search engines, and more visibility usually translates to more opportunities for your business to convert prospects into customers. A good SEO strategy consists of three major components:

Keyword Research

Keyword research is usually the first step in SEO strategy. They are words people type into search engines when looking for a topic, and using keywords increases the chances of appearing at the top of search engines.

Great Content 

Content is said to be king. Creating quality content that is both informative, in-depth, and easy to read is a good way to rank high in search engines. Your content should focus on readability and providing as much information as possible.

Viable Links

If the website’s content is king, then its links are queen. Adding internal links and links to other sites can make your website rank better in search engines. Building great backlinks back to your website will also help them rank better.

Can AI Change SEO Strategy?

With the rapid evolution of AI in recent years, it is only fair to wonder if AI will change the way we go about Search Engine Optimization. Already, AI is playing a crucial role in SEO today. Records show that more than 80% of digital marketers adopt AI to report rapid changes to their website rankings or businesses. 

A variety of SEO-powered tools like Content Genius X access the SEO of existing pages and provide actionable and data-based recommendations for improving the SEO performance of websites. AI SEO tools also perform the following functions:

Performing keyword Targeting 

Using Search Engine Optimization

They assist in testing and analyzing seo content topics. AI tools can suggest the best word count, related keywords, and potential title tags.

They predict the performance of new and re-optimized content.

They perform semantic analysis summaries.

How Chat GTP Affects SEO Strategies

The greatest challenge with most SEO strategies is understanding what people are searching for and predicting how they would search for that information online. SEO algorithms of the biggest search engines constantly evolve to bring the most relevant and useful results for queries.

But despite their consistent best efforts, these search engines often need help when people use complex language when searching for answers. Search engines also need help sifting through websites that try to manipulate SEO algorithms to rank higher while offering very little information. 

Chat GTP’s unique AI software bypasses a lot of these problems. Chat GTP can understand and respond to natural language, so it is more likely to give users more accurate responses closer to their intended search. With its vast access to data, it could easily access the most relevant information and present it to the user in a simple, relatable way.

Potential Ways Chat GTP Can Affect SEO in the Future

Chat GTP’s revolutionary software has many implications for the world of SEO and the way users search and access information. Beyond this, Chat GTP will also impact SEO in many other ways, some of which are:

More Accurate, In-depth Search Results

Chat GTP’s advanced technology can improve the accuracy and relevance of search engines. The chatbot is trained on a vast amount of text data and is better able to understand the subtleties of human language than most current search engines. It makes the chatbot more able to understand the intent behind the user’s inquiry and answers to supply.

Because Chat GTP presents the best results from the internet most appropriate to the user in a format and can answer follow-up questions without the user having to jump from one site to another, the user gets full information about the topic he’s searching for. 

Improving Website Experience 

Website owners can use the technology to power chatbots on their websites. By interacting with website users and receiving helpful human-like responses in real-time, the website owner can improve user experience on his website. These improvements, in turn, will lead to better performance on search engines.

With more websites progressively using chatbot technology to boost their performance and understand users’ needs, this could forever alter the landscape of SEO.

Rewriting Optimized Content

One of the many abilities of Chat GTP includes mimicking the writing styles of proficient writers. Add that to its ability to understand human searching subtleties, and you have technology capable ot analyzing keywords and using them to write SEO-optimized content for websites.

Using a technology that can handle SEO analysis and apply those analyses in a way that is precise as possible can give a business or website an edge in search engine rankings and a positive advantage over other businesses. Website owners will be better able to articulate what their prospective customers need and how to meet those needs.

Current Limitations of Chat GTP in SEO

As amazing and potentially disruptive as the Chat GTP technology sounds, it still has some limitations its developers must work on before it can meet its maximum potential. Here are some of them:

Inappropriate and Inaccurate Response 

The developers of Chat GTP spent a lot of time and resources training the chatbot to respond as intelligently and moderately as possible and designed it to do so much more than just help SEO agencies. Despite their best efforts, the machine often responds to harmful instructions or exhibits discriminatory behavior. 

A major reason for this behavior is due to the source of much of its training. Chat GTP gets its vast store of data from the internet and is exposed to the good and the bad. Response moderation is something the developers at OpenAI are still working on improving.

Lack of Access to the Internet

Despite its ability to respond in real-time to users, the chatbot is not connected to the internet and cannot give information that existed after it was trained. Users get an apology and an explanation when trying to find out about events after 2021. If the Chat GPT technology is to become better, it must have the ability to update its knowledge constantly.

Verbose and Repetitive Replies

Chat GTP can write a vast range of things, from articles to plays to codes of programs. However, it needs help with the longer form of writeups, becoming repetitive and verbose the longer it has to explain concepts. However, the chatbot’s trainers are working on training to respond in longer, more comprehensive texts.

Conclusion

Chat GTP is a recent technology that responds to users’ inquiries in real-time in a way that is interactive and human-like. It can understand and mimic the unique nuances of human language and is thus a better model when understanding what humans are searching for information and how they search for it.

The chatbot has a lot of benefits and can radically alter the SEO landscape, making the user website experience much more enjoyable. However, the developers must fix some of the AI’s limitations to fulfill its massive potential.

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GPT-3: new AI can write like a human but don’t mistake that for thinking – neuroscientist

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Because it was unveiled earlier this 12 months, the brand new AI-based language producing software program GPT-Three has attracted a lot consideration for its capability to provide passages of writing which can be convincingly human-like. Some have even advised that this system, created by Elon Musk’s OpenAI, could also be thought-about or seems to exhibit, one thing like synthetic basic intelligence (AGI), the power to grasp or carry out any process a human can. This breathless protection reveals a pure but aberrant collusion in individuals’s minds between the looks of language and the capability to assume.

Language and thought, although clearly not the identical, are strongly and intimately associated. And a few individuals are likely to assume that language is the last word signal of thought. However language will be simply generated and not using a residing soul. All it takes is the digestion of a database of human-produced language by a pc program, AI-based or not.

Based mostly on the comparatively few samples of textual content obtainable for examination, GPT-Three is able to producing glorious syntax. It boasts a variety of vocabulary, owing to an unprecedentedly massive information base from which it may well generate thematically related, extremely coherent new statements. But, it’s profoundly unable to purpose or present any signal of “considering”.

As an example, one passage written by GPT-Three predicts you can all of a sudden die after consuming cranberry juice with a teaspoon of grape juice in it. That is regardless of the system gaining access to info on the net that grape juice is edible.

One other passage means that to convey a desk via a doorway that’s too small you need to lower the door in half. A system that might perceive what it was writing or had any sense of what the world was like wouldn’t generate such aberrant “options” to an issue.

If the objective is to create a system that may chat, truthful sufficient. GPT-Three reveals AI will definitely result in higher experiences than what has been obtainable till now. And it definitely permits for an excellent chuckle.

But when the objective is to get some considering into the system, then we’re nowhere close to. That’s as a result of AI akin to GPT-Three works by “digesting” colossal databases of language content material to provide, “new”, synthesised language content material.

The supply is language; the product is language. Within the center stands a mysterious black field a thousand occasions smaller than the human mind in capability and nothing prefer it in the best way it really works.

Reconstructing the considering that’s on the origin of the language content material we observe is an inconceivable process, except you research the considering itself. As thinker John Searle put it, solely “machines with inner causal powers equal to these of brains” might assume.

And for all our advances in cognitive neuroscience, we all know deceptively little about human considering. So how might we hope to program it right into a machine?

What mesmerises me is that folks go to the difficulty of suggesting what sort of reasoning that AI like GTP-Three ought to have the ability to interact with. That is actually unusual, and in some methods amusing – if not worrying.

Why would a pc program, based mostly on AI or not, and designed to digest a whole bunch of gigabytes of textual content on many various subjects, know something about biology or social reasoning? It has no precise expertise of the world. It can not have any human-like inner illustration.

It seems that many people fall sufferer of a mind-language causation fallacy. Supposedly there is no such thing as a smoke with out hearth, no language with out thoughts. However GPT-Three is a language smoke machine, completely hole of any precise human trait or psyche. It’s simply an algorithm, and there’s no purpose to count on that it might ever ship any sort of reasoning. As a result of it can not.

Filling within the gaps

A part of the issue is the robust phantasm of coherence we get from studying a passage produced by AI akin to GPT-Three due to our personal talents. Our brains had been created by a whole bunch of 1000’s of years of evolution and tens of 1000’s of hours of organic improvement to extract which means from the world and assemble a coherent account of any scenario.

After we learn a GPT-Three output, our mind is doing a lot of the work. We make sense that was by no means meant, just because the language appears to be like and feels coherent and thematically sound, and so we join the dots. We’re so used to doing this, in each second of our lives, that we don’t even realise it’s occurring.

We relate the factors made to at least one one other and we could even be tempted to assume {that a} phrase is cleverly worded just because the type could also be somewhat odd or stunning. And if the language is especially clear, direct and properly constructed (which is what AI mills are optimised to ship), we’re strongly tempted to deduce sentience, the place there is no such thing as a such factor.

When GPT-3’s predecessor GPT-2 wrote, “I’m focused on understanding the origins of language,” who was doing the speaking? The AI simply spat out an ultra-shrunk abstract of our final quest as people, picked up from an ocean of saved human language productions – our infinite attempting to grasp what’s language and the place we come from. However there is no such thing as a ghost within the shell, whether or not we “converse” with GPT-2, GPT-3, or GPT-9000.

Guillaume Thierry has obtained funding from the European Analysis Council, the British Academy, the Organic and Biotechnological Sciences Analysis Council, the Financial and Social Analysis Council, the Arts and Humanities Analysis Council, and the Arts Council of Wales.

from Growth News https://growthnews.in/gpt-3-new-ai-can-write-like-a-human-but-dont-mistake-that-for-thinking-neuroscientist/ via https://growthnews.in

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I have a harley repair shop.I am looking for shop insurance in the state of MO.

Which candidate do you agree with on Health insurance?

A=Mandatory universal coverage in first term. Tax credits for working families to make insurance more affordable  ensuring premiums do not exceed a percentage of income. Business would be required to offer insurance to employees or pay into a pool for people without it. Expand Medicare and federal employees' health insurance plan to cover those without adequate workplace insurance. Raise taxes on wealthier families to help pay estimated cost of $110 billion a year. Also, raise taxes on a portion of very generous plans covering people making more than $250,000. B=Mandatory coverage for children, no mandate for all. Aim for universal coverage by requiring employers to share costs of insuring workers and by offering coverage similar to that in plan for federal employees. Says package would cost up to $65 billion a year after unspecified savings from making system more efficient. Raise taxes on wealthier families to pay the cost.""

What are the different kinds of insurance out there?

I know there are some insurance that is offered as benefits by your employer such as medical insurance and Dental insurance. By how do you get insurance such as car insurance, Home owners insurance. By the way what is home owners insurance. I might go to become a nurse I know a doctor definitely needs it but how do you get malpractice insurance. What is auto insurance? What are the other different kinds of insurance out there that is necessary to make a living with out in this world. How do you get some of these insurance too. I know medical insurance covers like doctor visits and hospital stays. Dental insurance covers Dentist appointments. Car insurance is suppose to cover if you get into an accident and I believe if your at fault of it your insurance goes way up and what I mean is it is more money you have to pay them. How would you get car insurance. What is home owners insurance, and Auto insurance. What is Life insurance. I know it is usually offered by your employee.""

Where can I get 1-day motorcycle insurance?

I'm looking for motorcycle insurance for just 1 day to borrow my brothers bike but can't seem to find any online I also don't have the time to phone around asking Insurance companies if they do. Are there any companies that do this?

What is the best insurance to start off on?

I'm 20, and thinking bout after college and trying to get ready to be on my own. So I was wondering of what is the best insurance company to have at the moment, and any advice I would love to have.""

Unlicensed Driver / Settle w/o car insurance?

Someone borrowed my car and got into a minor accident. Turns out they have a suspended license :( He told the other driver he would pay for damages, just give him 2 estimates. He didn't get the other drivers info at all (grrr!) .. only gave him info from my insurance card and his cell number. A few days go by and no contact from other driver. Today my insurance company calls me asking for details! :( Now what do I do!? Can this still be settled without the insurance company?? I've never had to deal with insurance companies before so I dont know what to tell them and I want to minimize any trouble I may be in now thanks to friend who borrowed car!""

Driving without insurance?

My mom has insurance in her name for her car. I passed my road test yesterday and got my license. Can i legally drive the car with her INSIDE of the car? I'm not listed on her insurance? If i get pulled over do i legally have insurance? What will happen?

Why are insurance companies obsessed with ripping off young drivers in the UK?

I have four years no claim, the insurance people still want to rip me off at 1000-3000 pound for car insurance. It's actually cheaper to buy a second hand car and have it crushed for having no insurance. Then the road tax costs 250 on a car i barely drive. Is it any wonder that young people drive uninsured?""

How do i find affordable insurance?

I lost my job last year and had to get medicaid for health insurance because I am a single mother of one. I have since gotten my license in the beauty industry and have just started a new job. The problem is that they do not offer health benefits (I think it has something to do with them being a franchise). And I know that I will have to go through re-determination in November for the medicaid and because I am employed will be denied. So, what exactly are my options, especially now that things are going to change. Any help would be appreciated.""

What are some cheap car insurance companies for young adults in Georgia?

I'm a 20 year old male currently shopping around for car insurance, but I can't seem to make a decision. I need the most inexpensive, but quality insurance possible. Do you guys know any companies that may be a little more generous to young adult drivers?""

How much will motorcycle insurance cost?

im going to start all the things i need for it in march -15 1/2 -going to take msf course summmer -used bike -using it to go to school and job if i get one -suzuki gsxr600 or kawasaki ninja 500r is what i wanna drive

Cheapest Car Insurance..?

Hi I am 20 years old, male not got full UK license yet, but as soon as i do have i will buy a car, insurance ect. Whats the cheapest car to insure, any tips on car insurance? How would i get someone else to insure me? (eg family member)""

I'm17 and have not got my license yet but when i do how can i get cheap car insurance?

I have heard that if i buy a classic car, my insurance will be cheaper, is this true? And do you have any tips for getting it as low as possible. P.S I HAVE ASKED THIS ON THE INTERNATIONAL AND U.K SITES SO SORRY IF YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN THIS....""

How much would a 17 year old new driver roughly be paying for insurance?????????????????????...

for a reasonable priced small car, maybe push the boat out and go for a slightly sporty hatchback, maybe honda civic 1.6 sport what roughly do new drivers pay any other persons experiences???""

Individual health insurance?

I am currently shopping around for individual health insurance and just wondered if anyone had any helpful info in regards to different companies. Who do you currently have health/dental/vision/life insurance through? I have been looking at Blue Cross Blue Shield but I'm just not sure. I am engaged and will eventually want to add my future spouse, therefore needing a family plan. I know this will vary depending on what type of coverage we want and what we are willing to spend. I do not have a very large budget for all of this but do know it's important. Trying to find the best deal out there for an affordable price. Thanks for any helpful advice! :)""

How much does a Yamaha YZF R125 cost? And how much is insurance/tax per year?

Cheers :)

""On an Annual basis, how much does health insurance cost in America?

I would like to know how much the average American citizen pays in Health Insurance per year please.

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affordable cars to insure

Car Insurance: Can they check. .?

It would be nice if someone knows this answer for sure, say a cop. I have a license, my registration is good until 2013, my insurance card says its good until 2013. Now say I do this. Say I tell my insurance company, I no longer want to have insurance with them anymore, even though I still have a card stating im insured until 2013 Will I be able to get away with a casual traffic stop (if I ever had one), since I have a card stating im insured until 2013, though in reality, I dont? Im figuring I would, since perhaps the cops computers do not have a way of checking if their insurance is valid or not just from a simple computer check. I have paid my insurance for about 3 years, no accidents, and if I had the money, id pay it. For all intents and purposes, the car insurance card only lasts for 6 months anyway, instead of a full year""

How much will my car insurance cost monthly?

I'm 20 years old, female, college student, never been in an accident, 0 tickets, i've had my license since i was 18, my occupation: customer service. i'm self supporting, my insurance will not be under parents. it will be under my name. i'm looking to just get basic liability coverage. the car i'm considering to get is a white 2003 toyota celica gt coupe. with about 95kmiles. what insurance do you recommend and how much do you think it will cost for me monthly?""

Can I put my girlfriend on my health insurance if she lives with me? Or do we have to be married?

Can I put my girlfriend on my health insurance if she lives with me? Or do we have to be married?

What does comprehensive insurance mean?

I am trying to apply for state insurance for my daughter, who is currently on her fathers insurance through his work, and the rates have just gone up considerably. In the FAQ, it says that families who voluntarily drop employer based comprehensive insurance must wait 6 months to apply. Can someone please tell me what this means? Thank you""

What are the average car insurance yearly rates for a teenager in Chicago with Good Grades?

What are the average car insurance yearly rates for a teenager in Chicago with Good Grades?

Where can I get health insurance for an affordable price (out of pocket expense)?

I don't have any health and dental insurance. I would like to get one. Where can I get it at an affordable price? or which company is the best to get it from?

How much would Safe Auto basic liability insurance be for my 2000 ford focus?

I need a basic/ cheap insurance.. i'm a college student that's all i can afford so please no LECTURES... I just need an answer THANKS :)

Real Estate career vs Insurance career?

to all real estate agents and insurance agents.... I have my real estate, life insurance and auto insurance licenses... have been struggling in life insurance business and trying to start with auto insurance to see how it will work out for me and if I can cross sell life and auto together... Also I am very much interested in real estate, I feel like I love it more than anything but i am so scared to go after that, I am afraid that it will take another year or so from my life to really understand and have it going.... I have been struggling in life insurance sales but we all know that life insurance is kind of secondary but real estate, we know that everybody is making money to have that American dream but I don't know how it feels like to be in real estate business.... so any suggestions, about advantages or disadvantages, about money, in which area I can earn more money, about the activities and what should I do to earn trust and start selling... please advice which one should I choose and why based on your experience.... please teach me something, advice me, comment, and make suggestions.. I am lost and frustrated and don't know what to do ..I really want to what is for me and work hard to make it work ....""

How much would insurance cost for a 16 year old driving a 2004 acura tsx?

How much would insurance cost for a 16 year old driving a 2004 acura tsx?

Homeowners insurance vs. property taxes?

which typically costs more homeowners insurance or property taxes?

Is minimum coverage car insurance the same as an SR22?

In Tennessee, is minimum coverage car insurance the same as an SR22? I already have minimum coverage but am now required to get an SR22. Is this something that needs to be added on or will minimum coverage suffice? Thanks.""

I'm 17 years old- how much will it cost me to get my own car insurance?

i have a 1992 chrysler lebaron im 17 years old what the cheapest i can get car insurance

Does anyone know of an insurance company that would insure a car for a newbie?

Looking for cheap car insurance Does anyone know of an insurance company that would insure a car for a newbie? I am looking at buying a used car ASAP to get to work.

How much will insurance cost me?

I am 16 years old. I live in Skowhegan Maine, 04976. I will be driving a 2000 ford taurus. I completed drivers ed. My own policy, no parent to go under.""

Car insurance question....?

I had full coverage on my 01 honda civic coupe. Fixed up but i know insurance wont give a rats. ***. My question is, if it is totaled and my car had full coverage. How much would i get from them? i tried going to kelly blue book. But i don't know if insurance goes by retail, or dealer quote or what... If u can answer give u all the pnts for best answer.""

What's the cheapest way to get insurance when your 17?

I just bought a car and when i found out how much i had to pay i was shocked i heard something about saying you live in a different address from your parents or something i don't remember please help.

I am in phoenix arizona. What insurance company is best for a 18 year old driver with a DUI?

I know he should not be allowed to drive but he needs to get to college. No he is not going to take the bus!

Why am I forced to buy health insurance?

I do not want to buy any type of insurance and am willing to live with the potential risk this involves. I respect that others might want to buy insurance, but do not force me to buy it. I respect the decisions of others when they decide to be insured, so in return they should respect that I do not want to be insured and live with the risk this involves. It would then be my own fault if I come into a situation where I would find myself unable to pay health-care costs and succumb to my disease/injuries. So why do some people and the government continue not to respect my way of life if I respect theirs? And please do not say that because public hospitals would be forced to treat uninsured people like me - the government should immediately repeal this socialistic law/practice, too!""

Should I buy life insurance online?

I want to buy a life insurance plan for myself, and later for my husband. I have done some research, although I must say it's all very confusing and there are zillions of options. Now that I have a better idea, however, I am wondering if buying the plans online is at all an option. Do you have an experience with it? Do you recommend it, or feel that it's completely not a good idea?""

What is the best car insurance company for young drivers ? HELP!?

So the lowest price I have been offered is 3000 , I cannot afford to pay that JUST for insurance ! does anybody know cheap car insurance for younger drivers I am really struggling ! NO companies that put a limit what time the car is used please !""

Know of Affordable Insurance for unemployed NJ resident?

My wife just lost her job due to downsizing and she carried the insurance. Our insurance expires the end of October. I cant signup at my job until January. We can COBRA but it will cost around $900 a month which we certainly wont have since shes unemployed and wouldnt have even if she WAS employed. Anyone know if there is a more affordable option? Does unemployed have some kind of health insurance? We have 2 young children so not having insurance isnt an option. Please REAL Replies Only!!! No SPAM!

I could be pregnant... with no health insurance!!! what I do????

I am not sure, But maybe I am Pregnant... I do not have health insurance... I was thinking on buying a policy but would they accept me pregnant??? Someone knows about a cheap health insurance??? I believe it will be cheaper than paying like 9,000 for the hospital right???""

Where can I get individual health insurance that will cover Pregnancy?

I live in a small town in Texas, I was recently married in June 2008, we got pregnant with twins but unfortunatly had a miscarriage...one of hardest things I have ever had to deal with...anyways...we want to try again but I really want to have health coverage and not have to pay out of pocket...does anyone know of any health insurance that covers pregnancy...from what everyone else is telling me no individual policy will cover me if i get pregnant...if anyone can help I would appreciate it...""

Insurance to drive in Florida?

I am 18 and live in Florida. I don't have my drivers license because my parents say I have to have a job to pay for insurance..Ive been looking for a job for a while now but no one seems to be hiring in my area. I know my parents will pay for my insurance if it was cheaper..right now its around $200. I read that if you're driving someone else's vehicle then you don't need insurance as long as the owner of the vehicle has insurance..can someone please explain this to me? Will I be able to drive without insurance?

Can a family friend put me on their car insurance?

So i live in the state of california. I have had my learners permit for more than six months now. I want to get my drivers license but due to the economic crisis my parents aren't able to pay every month to have me on their car insurance. A family friend has offered to put me on their car insurance, but what my parents want to know is if that is legal in the state of california or do I HAVE to be insured by my parents?""

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Cheaper insurance for full time students?

well this semester i am suppose to be a full time student, because my parents said it makes insurance cheaper but what happens if you withdraw from one of the classes, does the insurance go back up, or they don't know about it, and they assume your still a full time student?""

Is there any way i can get cheaper car insurance?

ok so I have not long passed my test im looking at buying a car im looking at a ford fiesta I have 1000 to spend on a car but now the problem is the insurance which is sky high and the deposit well ... and the insurance is like 2-3 times more than what I would actually be spending on what the car is worth

About how much would this increase your car insurance yearly in NJ?

In this case, it does not matter what type of car insurance you have or how much you make. Let's say you're a middle class family with 2 parents and one 17 year old son who drives on a provisional license. He just gained 8 points on his license. About how much will this increase your car insurance per year? And what are ways to lower it (if any)? Please answer thoroughly, and even add tips. Answers will definitely be appreciated.""

Life insurance or burial insurance?

Right now I have a life insurance policy that will pay $20,000 when I die. I'm paying $50.00 a month for that and in my opinion is too much. Should I just by burial insurance instead since that is basically all my Life insurance policy cover is my burial?""

How much will my car insurance rates go up if i turn my car accident into the insurance company?

I have full coverage and I'm 17. I currently pay 120 dollar a month for car insurance and I have good grades. I back into someone's car and dented it. Is it worth it to turn into the car insurance place?

Are there low-cost health insurance options for non-legal adults in California?

My neighbors are immigrants who have lived in California for over 22 years. They have worked and paid taxes since then. Unfortunately, they are still waiting to become legal residents. They have two children who are both U.S. citizens and whose health insurance is already cared for. They themselves pay for private health insurance that is nearly $1000/month. My neighbor recently lost his job and is no longer bringing in any income. Are there any low-cost health insurance options for them?""

""Heath insurance, where to get it?

What kind of health insurance is for a 2 years olds? And where can we get it? Thanks !!

What to do when car insurance refuses to cover an accident?

My boyfriend crashed his friend's car recently. He had permission to drive it but happened to get into an accident. His friend has insurance for the car and my boyfriend has his own insurance, but neither ones' insurance will cover the car. He thinks his options are limited to only taking over the car payments or going to court (the friend's insurance says it should be reported as stolen if he doesn't pay up). Shouldn't the friend's insurance be extended to cover my boyfriend as a temporary driver? Aren't there other options?""

Can i drive a newly purchased car with a dealer's tag without insurance?

i just bought a car that isnt registered because the tag is being sent by mail. Can i get insurance without a tag and can i drive the car with a dealership tag?

Insurance for young drivers?

I just passed my test im 18 tomorrow and i am looking for short term insurance but fairly cheap. I have already tried to look online but most of the insurance company's require the driver to have a years experience on the road beforehand. I desperately need to drive and i desperately need to have insurance. Can anyone please advise on cheap company's plus how to arrange it all?? Thanks

Will filing a claim raise both insurance rates?

I just got in a car accident and my car is pretty messed up in the front. However, the truck's rear bumper only has a few scratches on it and it was my fault. If he decides to file a claim, will his insurance rates go up also?""

Why do woman drivers get cheaper car insurance?

Why do woman drivers get cheaper car insurance?

Which is the best policies for Life Insurance and Health Insurance ?

Iam 27 years old and married.I have my father,mother and wife as my dependents and our kids in future.i want to get life insurance for me and Health Insurance for my whole family as they are fully depending upon me. - I already have Jeevan Anand from LIC Sum Assured : 5,00,000.00 Policy Term  74 (Premium payment term  17) - i am ready to spent another 20-25 thousand as annual premium for Health and any other good policies.It will be better if its consider as a good investment also. So please suggest me good policy from LIC and a Health Insurance policy available now. Your advises will be highly appreciated. Thanks.""

My son's car was totaled and the insurance company offered us a very low price?

My son was rear ended at a high rate of speed. He was pushed 6 feet into the car in front of him. The guy had to really be moving when he hit my son. He was driving a 1999 Chevy Lumina LS. The blue book value according to NADA is $5000. It only had 78,000 miles onthe car. No rust on the body and overall in excellent shape. The insurance company offered me $3600 for the car. I can NOT find a replacement car in that shape for that price...""

Obama just isn't trying to 'buy votes' by promising to give health insurance?

Obama just isn't trying to 'buy votes' by promising to give health insurance to those lazy non-working people that Hillary is trying to buy. Obama simply wants to make insurance affordable to those who are willing to work. Hillary wants to increase the national debt by giving those who refuse to work yet another reason not to work. what do you think?

Insurance on a 95 camaro?

Im considering buying a pre-owned 1995 camaro for my first car. How do I find out how much the yearly insurance would be? Its not a convertible, and also its through allstate in new york. Would it be more than a 1998 maxima?""

Cheap insurance for 17 year olds?

ok doing my driving test on tuesday and got a 02 reg 1.1 citroen saxo at most insurance companies im getting told around 10 grand however i have been able to get it down to 6 grand, btw im 17 d.o.b 08/01/94 does anyone know a company where it is cheap for 17 year olds? Thanks""

Will my parents car insurance go up if they co sign for me?

I have my own car and need car insurance but I need my parents to co sign for me. I'm getting a different insurance company from what my parents have on a different everything. Will them co signing for my insurance affect their insurance with anything? Like will their insurance go up because they co sign for me? Or if I get a ticket or in a wreck will it raise their insurance costs? We live in the USA.

""Cars been stolen, will insurance pay up?""

My sisters car has been stolen roughly 30 mins ago. Shes customized it a bit (tinted windows to a legal degree, subwoofer in the boot) will the insurance pay up if it cannot be found. And what are the chances of it being found""

Address on insurance and car registartion is different?

One of my relative has the car insurance with his Buffalo, NY address and his car registration and license address at Brooklyn, NY. Most of the time he lives in Brooklyn. Is there any big problem if addresses are different? He changed the address on his insurance to save money on insurance premium.""

How much does car insurance cost for teenage girls in Denver Colorado?

I'm 17 years old.

Cheap moped insurance company?

Cheap moped insurance company?

Will speeding convictions affect my car insurance?

I have to speeding convictions, the first one a went to a speed awareness workshop so i didnt recieve any points but on my second one i recieved 3 points on my license. Will this show on my insurance renewal and will it bump up my insurance rates? I have been driving for a year.""

How I can get health insurance coverage?

Did any one have any idea how I can get health insurance? Thanks God I have a lot health problems and I can't afford buy individual health insurance because my existing health issues. i try to find job with health insurance but i cant is hard

Pass Plus lower insurance?

Ive passed my driving test and looking to get a car. The plan was to get a car and put my dad as the first named driver and add me on. From what ive found its around 2800+ which is a lot of money. My driving instructor says Pass Plus is a good idea for when you pass your test, will it lower my insurance? Or is it just a myth?""

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Sharyn Sassen, a community development consultant, led a research process for Future Cape Town, to gain insights into the everyday social and cultural practices of the people participating in a focussed area of the Bellville CBD. The purpose was to inform future placemaking initiatives with cultural expression integrated into the processes. The initial research raised even more questions around expression, identity and well-being.

The Bellville Scene : Harmony and tension

“…social diversity and multiculturalism have huge social benefits and should remain goals that we aspire toward in our communities” (Putnam, 2009)

The Bellville CBD is comprised of a mixture of foreign nationals (predominantly Somali and Ethiopian people but including people from as far as Bangladesh and Pakistan) and locals. Today, unlike other key business districts in the metropolitan region of Cape Town, Bellville CBD is reputed as a place where diverse ethnic groups live and work harmoniously. The mix ofsocio-economic and cultural representations in the CBD translates to equally diverse interactions with public space.

Our team observed that much of public participation in the CBD’s spaces occurred around informal and retail trading, commuting and, aspects of traditional cultural and religious expressions. Certainly, the CBD is an excellent location for informal trading with its bustling transport nodes, high pedestrian volumes and proximity to local markets for supplies. key spaces like Kruskal Avenue with its plaza feel and the open green space of Elizabeth Park offers place to linger and gather on scattered seating (often informal or unintentional seating). In addition, there are malls, small squares and student hubs where meaningful social and cultural participation can unfold beyond being in transit. Those are the kinds of spaces that could act as ‘micropublics’ where people encounter and negotiate diversity, where different cultures can interact (Ash, 2002).

Scattered, lonely benches in the quiet Elizabeth Park.

The potential of the public space offering is exciting. Add this to a harmonious co-existence of diverse communities and surely it’s a recipe for success? Yet, in just a few days of observation the tensions of Bellville’s public life became palpable. While there is tolerance between religious and cultural groups in the CBD, the surrounding suburbs seem to hold misperceptions and negative attitudes about how this mixture of people in the CBD interact with space. On the one hand, the are holds promise of opportunity: opportunity for foreigners to gain entry into Cape Town, for income generation and to make a new home. Yet, our research indicated that foreigners living and working in the CBD found petty crime in the busy trading areas and found accommodation to be over-crowded and expensive. Likewise, the surrounding suburbs see the CBD as dirty and dangerous.

The Bellville CBD may offer great opportunity for social and economic participation for foreigners who live and work there, but ability to access and experience the benefits of this multicultural public life appears tenuous for all.

“Diversity is thought to be negotiated in the city’s public spaces. The depressing reality, however, is that […] The city’s public spaces are not natural servants of multicultural engagement” (Ash, 2002)

Occupation, identity and placemaking

Urban spaces that affirm people’s identities are important. Imagine what it could mean for public life if future spaces in Bellville reflect the social and cultural identities represented in the area. In order to envision this our research team sought to identify who participates in the focus area and how their participation unfolds in everyday life. Identifying the ‘who’ was straightforward. The challenge was in understanding ‘how’ people participate in relation to their social and cultural values. We also considered connections (or disjunctures) between the ‘who’ and ‘how’: Who is represented here and how is their representation reflected in the interactions we see between people and the environment?

A sidewalk near the station bustles with informal and formal trade

                    Occupational science (a discipline centred around understanding the impact of various productive, social and cultural activities on people’s everyday lives and well-being) offers some useful insights into the role of place in expressions of identity and the implications that has for people’s well-being. Researchers have identified the importance of belonging to the well-being of culturally diverse groups and, that occupations (chunks of meaningful, everyday activities) are a way to express and achieve belonging (Hammel, 2014). Culture and identity reinforce a sense of belonging and the connections between culture, belonging and well-being are forged in place. Public spaces are crucial in creating multicultural communities where the tendency would be for diverse cultures to isolate from one another (Putnam, 2009). The softer issues of well-being and belonging seem to have the greatest impact on people’s attachment to place. Community attachment matters for people’s quality of life but also for economic growth (Nikitin, 2009). An occupational perspective offers this simple argument: the diverse population could commune, belong and build a better Bellville when place enables them to do, collectively, the things that matter to their identity. Space that promotes community association, multicultural engagement and a sense of community attachment can develop social capital of diverse groups and contribute to economic growth. So, the benefits of seeing the Bellville CBD thrive should belong to the CBD’s local and immigrant population, as well as the greater Tygerberg area.

“We could find with consistency over time that it was the softer side of place—social offerings, openness, and aesthetics—that really seem to drive peoples’ attachment to their place. It wasn’t necessarily basic services: how well potholes got paved over. It wasn’t even necessarily for peoples’ personal economic circumstances.” (Loflin, 2013).

Learnings from the study: what place can offer for identity and well-being

A place where people do

An important thread from our research findings showed the incredible functional utility of the area to those participating.

At a practical level, the CBD is valuable as a place to do (shopping, trading, eating, meeting, commuting etc). Glimpses of people participating in communal activities in shared space reveals a mutual respect and conviviality. An elderly white couple (who have lived in the area since the early 90’s) who sell Jehovah’s Witness resources in the park have a friendly conversation with a Somali man passing through. On Kruskal avenue Ethopian men sit at a table outside an Ethiopian coffee shop playing chess while a group of local students chat on a bench nearby. The harmonious social and cultural mix is evident and yet, somehow conspicuous against the backdrop of the built environment.

Our findings identified a disconnect between what place offered and the social and cultural interactions described by participants and observed by our team. Experiences of convivial coexistence are fluid and not directly indicative of people’s cohesion with community and space. The CBD provides opportunity to do those necessary livelihood activities but does it offer a place to be and belong for the diverse population? Why do the diverse communities seem conspicuous in space when they are well received and relatively well integrated into the social fabric of the community?

“Disjunctures in experiences of connectivity and fit with space affect people’s sense of freedom and ability to express cultural identity and enjoy public space” (Future Cape Town Bellville Study).

We questioned how this socio-cultural and spatial disconnect might have coloured the lens through which surrounding suburbs perceive the CBD. Our research revealed that the relatively monocultural suburban population, once travelling into the CBD to shop and socialise, tend to stay away from the area. Some complain of feeling unsafe, or out of place (for example, among women in full burkas on the streets) or even annoyed by the loud calls to prayer in the area.

GTP programmes have targeted improving participation of people from surrounding suburbs in the CBD, to enjoy its multicultural offerings. For example, the 12 Mile Food Tour takes visitors to a variety of traditional and local restuarants in the area; A once-off skateboarding event was held to encourage participation of youth who skate in the area. However, the study results advocate for public space activations that promote communal participation of the actual diverse communities within the area. This could bolster a sense of community and belonging that is attractive to outsiders and provides a clear picture of what one might hope or expect to see in the CBD. In fact, the study findings uncovered some of the ways that that different communities have initiated or intended to participate more broadly and collectively in the CBD.

“If Placemaking is project-led, development-led, design-led or artist-led, then it does likely lead to gentrification and a more limited set of community outcomes.” (Nikitin, 2009)

A place where people can be

  What kinds of spaces would affirm multicultural identities, where different kinds of people can use the spaces without feeling conspicuous or estranged?

Research observations and interviews showed us that men and women seek opportunities for communal participation around socially and culturally valued activities. Somali men arrange soccer games in the streets at night when the foot traffic dies down. Ethiopian and Somali restaurants become places where locals and immigrants can gather to celebrate and share their cultural heritage. Some of the foreign national groups have formed business, student or religious associations that meet regularly in the area. Immigrants endure over-crowded, expensive accomodation in order to access the CBD whilst remaining connected to others who share their cultural heritage. Despite these obstacles we see intentions to make Bellville home, a place to be and belong.

Movable benches (blue) by Open Streets afford social interaction near a popular informal stall on Kruskal Avenue

Through attention to the cultural and social identities that should define place, we envisioned how The GTP might facilitate creative multicultural patterns of use in the area’s public spaces. Any future placemaking that hopes to have real impact on the well-being of the people in the CBD will require community-based participation and a consideration for the occupational lives of these diverse communities.

Considering ‘occupational lives’ involves investigating which kinds of activities are important expressions of cultural identity and which are the meaningful social activities that might help diverse communities feel more connected to other people and the space around them.

Recommendations

The following recommendations show how creating places for communal and meaningful occupations could affirm social and cultural identities and belonging:

Improve fit between identities and place and promote multicultural participation.

Collaborate with community members and skilled groups (architectural students/ artists/ associations etc) to include art and design to create spaces that celebrate and display the multicultural heritages represented in the area

Promote accessibility and provide opportunities for diverse community groups to host and participate in the broader public realm, having a say in how spaces are used

Adapt space to encourage communal participation in meaningful occupations:

Updating urban landscapes to improve and increase pedestrianised areas, as well as seating and spaces for gathering.

Focus on spaces that can support participation in the occupations that matter to the broader social and cultural identities. E.g Playground equipment in the Elizabeth Park, Five-a-side soccer pitch for the Somali men, be used for occupational engagement that promotes, improved informal trade structures, structures that promote social interaction such as tables for chess and grouped seating.

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The questions and considerations that surfaced during the short period of study have value and application for places across the city. Understanding the kind of occupational engagement that places support or hinder can help planners, placemakers and citizens to transform spaces into places for expression of culture and identity. The concept of what people are able to do in a place and how they are able to be is crucial to maximising the potential of any space for positively impacting human well-being. The thoughts have inspired us towards future placemaking that puts real everyday people at the centre when deciding what makes a place great.

In 2016 Future Cape Town conducted research for The Greater Tygerberg Partnership into the cultural dynamics of public life in the Bellville CBD. The idea was to gain insights into the everyday social and cultural practices of the people participating in a focussed area of the Bellville CBD. The results will be used to inform future placemaking initiatives. The results and full research report can be found here. This article discusses in particular, some of the learnings and questions that surfaced in the study about multicultural participation in place and what this means for community and well-being. Sharyn Sassen, lead researcher for the Bellville study discusses the importance of participation in social and cultural occupations for belonging, the implications this has for well-being and the role of place.

  Credits

Ash, A. (2002). Ethnicity and the multicultural city: living with diversity. Environment and Planning, 34: 959-980

Hammell, KR. (2014). Belonging, occupation, and human well-being: an exploration. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81(1):39-50.

Nikitin, C. (2013). All Placemaking is Creative: How a Shared Focus on Place Builds Vibrant Destinations. Project for Public Spaces accessed at https://www.pps.org, July, 2017.

Putnam, RD. (2007). E Pluribus Unum: Diversity and Community in the Twenty-first Century. Scandinavian Political Studies, 30(2):137-174.

Loflin, K. in Nikitin, C. All Placemaking is Creative: How a Shared Focus on Place Builds Vibrant Destinations, 2013. Project for Public Spaces accessed at https://www.pps.org, July, 2017.

Making better places for diverse communities: Learnings from the Bellville CBD Sharyn Sassen, a community development consultant, led a research process for Future Cape Town, to gain insights into the everyday social and cultural practices of the people participating in a focussed area of the Bellville CBD.

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AI technology & Our Relationship

Whether we like it or not, the AI technology – which perform tasks that once required human input ­– will become more and more prevalent in our society. Banning research sites like Google Bard Ai chatbot and Chat GPT will only make others develop similar search engines. In other words, trying to suppress AI technology is almost impossible meaning that we should integrate it and learn to properly use it in our society. Nonetheless, it is important to consider and to be conscious about the potential advantages and disadvantages that may arise from using these research engines. When it comes to the advantages of using and having a “relationship” with AI technology, some are more evident than others. Indeed, using this type of technology makes research much more efficient and less time consuming as in a matter of seconds, both engines find what they believe to be the most relevant articles as well as providing a citation for the given research. Indeed, the engines will generate a list of websites that correlate to the research question. However, using these engines has numerous disadvantages. In fact, having a “relationship” with these types of search engines greatly impacts human creativity. As a result of always having an engine producing work for us, on the long run it will make individuals less creative and less likely to “think outside the box” as they will retrieve their information as well as ask search engines to write documents for them. When it comes to the academic framework, handing in a document done by Chat GTP or by Google Bard Ai removes the whole essence of producing original work. Further, it was revealed that Chat GTP and Google Bard Ai often misinform users when it comes to topics surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. Finally, these types of technologies can also breach private security by gathering personal data. A scenario where there was a data breach involving user conversations and payment information occurred in Italy on March 20th, 2022, and on April 1st, Italy became the first Western country to suspend Chat GTP and Google Bard Ai.

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AI called GPT-3 can write like a human but don’t mistake that for thinking – neuroscientist

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Because it was unveiled earlier this yr, the brand new AI-based language producing software program GPT-Three has attracted a lot consideration for its capacity to provide passages of writing which might be convincingly human-like. Some have even prompt that this system, created by Elon Musk’s OpenAI, could also be thought of or seems to exhibit, one thing like synthetic common intelligence (AGI), the flexibility to grasp or carry out any job a human can. This breathless protection reveals a pure but aberrant collusion in individuals’s minds between the looks of language and the capability to assume.

Language and thought, although clearly not the identical, are strongly and intimately associated. And a few individuals are inclined to assume that language is the final word signal of thought. However language will be simply generated with no residing soul. All it takes is the digestion of a database of human-produced language by a pc program, AI-based or not.

Primarily based on the comparatively few samples of textual content out there for examination, GPT-Three is able to producing wonderful syntax. It boasts a variety of vocabulary, owing to an unprecedentedly giant data base from which it will probably generate thematically related, extremely coherent new statements. But, it’s profoundly unable to cause or present any signal of “pondering”.

For example, one passage written by GPT-Three predicts you would immediately die after consuming cranberry juice with a teaspoon of grape juice in it. That is regardless of the system accessing info on the net that grape juice is edible.

One other passage means that to convey a desk by way of a doorway that’s too small it’s best to minimize the door in half. A system that might perceive what it was writing or had any sense of what the world was like wouldn’t generate such aberrant “options” to an issue.

If the purpose is to create a system that may chat, truthful sufficient. GPT-Three reveals AI will definitely result in higher experiences than what has been out there till now. And it actually permits for giggle.

But when the purpose is to get some pondering into the system, then we’re nowhere close to. That’s as a result of AI akin to GPT-Three works by “digesting” colossal databases of language content material to provide, “new”, synthesised language content material.

The supply is language; the product is language. Within the center stands a mysterious black field a thousand instances smaller than the human mind in capability and nothing prefer it in the way in which it really works.

Reconstructing the pondering that’s on the origin of the language content material we observe is an inconceivable job, until you examine the pondering itself. As thinker John Searle put it, solely “machines with inner causal powers equal to these of brains” might assume.

And for all our advances in cognitive neuroscience, we all know deceptively little about human pondering. So how might we hope to program it right into a machine?

What mesmerises me is that folks go to the difficulty of suggesting what sort of reasoning that AI like GTP-Three ought to be capable to have interaction with. That is actually unusual, and in some methods amusing – if not worrying.

Why would a pc program, primarily based on AI or not, and designed to digest tons of of gigabytes of textual content on many various subjects, know something about biology or social reasoning? It has no precise expertise of the world. It can not have any human-like inner illustration.

It seems that many people fall sufferer of a mind-language causation fallacy. Supposedly there isn’t any smoke with out hearth, no language with out thoughts. However GPT-Three is a language smoke machine, fully hole of any precise human trait or psyche. It’s simply an algorithm, and there’s no cause to anticipate that it might ever ship any sort of reasoning. As a result of it can not.

Filling within the gaps

A part of the issue is the robust phantasm of coherence we get from studying a passage produced by AI akin to GPT-Three due to our personal talents. Our brains had been created by tons of of 1000’s of years of evolution and tens of 1000’s of hours of organic improvement to extract which means from the world and assemble a coherent account of any scenario.

After we learn a GPT-Three output, our mind is doing a lot of the work. We make sense that was by no means meant, just because the language appears to be like and feels coherent and thematically sound, and so we join the dots. We’re so used to doing this, in each second of our lives, that we don’t even realise it’s occurring.

We relate the factors made to 1 one other and we could even be tempted to assume {that a} phrase is cleverly worded just because the type could also be a bit of odd or shocking. And if the language is especially clear, direct and nicely constructed (which is what AI turbines are optimised to ship), we’re strongly tempted to deduce sentience, the place there isn’t any such factor.

When GPT-3’s predecessor GPT-2 wrote, “I’m occupied with understanding the origins of language,” who was doing the speaking? The AI simply spat out an ultra-shrunk abstract of our final quest as people, picked up from an ocean of saved human language productions – our countless attempting to grasp what’s language and the place we come from. However there isn’t any ghost within the shell, whether or not we “converse” with GPT-2, GPT-3, or GPT-9000.

Guillaume Thierry has obtained funding from the European Analysis Council, the British Academy, the Organic and Biotechnological Sciences Analysis Council, the Financial and Social Analysis Council, the Arts and Humanities Analysis Council, and the Arts Council of Wales.

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