Author: Can I interview you on several subjects?
ChatGPT: Of course! Feel free to ask your questions on any subjects you are interested in. I’m here to help!
The Interview
Author: I write a blog to explain different aspects of posters I sell online. Here is a link to my most recent poster: https://desertsquare.etsy.com/listing/1716672203/inspirational-poster-and-motivational Can you check it out and let me know what you think it means?
ChatGPT: It looks like I wasn’t able to access the link you provided. However, you can describe the poster to me, and I’ll be happy to help interpret its meaning and offer insights on how you might explain it on your blog. Please include any text, imagery, or themes present in the poster.
Author: It’s basically an old style wooden road sign with a hill or mountain in the background and blue sky.. The sign states ” Ghosting Your Dreams Not Allowed Here”
ChatGPT: The poster features an old-style wooden road sign against a backdrop of hills or mountains with a blue sky. The sign reads, “Ghosting Your Dreams Not Allowed Here.”
Interpretation:
Visual Elements: The wooden road sign and natural background evoke a sense of journey and adventure.
Message: The phrase “Ghosting Your Dreams Not Allowed Here” is a motivational reminder to pursue one’s aspirations actively. “Ghosting” typically refers to abruptly cutting off communication; in this context, it means abandoning or neglecting your dreams.
Overall Theme: The poster encourages perseverance and commitment to personal goals, implying that dreams should not be ignored or abandoned.
Blog Explanation
In your blog, you can discuss the symbolism of the road sign as a guide or direction in one’s journey of life. Emphasize the importance of staying true to one’s dreams and not giving up, drawing parallels to the scenic, open-road imagery that suggests endless possibilities and adventures ahead. This interpretation can resonate with readers seeking inspiration and motivation in their personal or professional lives.
Author: Well thanks, ChatGPT, for doing the explanation for the blog. The term “ghosting” usually relates to relationships among people. What does it mean in that context.
ChatGPT: In the context of relationships, “ghosting” refers to the act of suddenly and without explanation cutting off all communication with someone you’re dating or involved with. This can happen in any type of relationship, whether romantic, platonic, or professional. The term implies a lack of closure and can leave the person being ghosted feeling confused and rejected.
Blog Explanation for the Poster:
You can draw a parallel between ghosting in relationships and the message on the poster. Just as ghosting someone is considered an avoidance of dealing with the relationship, “ghosting your dreams” means neglecting your aspirations and goals without confronting the reasons why. The poster’s message encourages individuals to stay committed to their dreams and face challenges head-on, rather than abandoning their ambitions without explanation or effort. This comparison can help readers relate to the concept and understand the importance of perseverance.
Author: As we go on with our lives most of us don’t intentionally lose contact with people we were once close to – but eventually it happens anyway. You might call it unintentional ghosting, although it’s not sudden and without explanation. Why do you think this happens?
ChatGPT: Unintentional ghosting, where people gradually lose contact with those they were once close to, often happens due to various life changes and circumstances. Here are some common reasons:
Life Transitions: Major life events like moving, changing jobs, or starting a family can shift priorities and reduce available time for maintaining relationships.
Busy Schedules: As people become more involved in their personal and professional lives, it can be challenging to find time to nurture all relationships.
Changing Interests: Over time, people’s interests and activities may change, leading to less common ground with former friends.
Geographic Distance: Physical distance can make it harder to keep in touch regularly, leading to gradual fading of relationships.
Communication Gaps: Inconsistent communication can cause relationships to weaken over time, as regular interactions are crucial for maintaining closeness.
These factors contribute to the natural drift in relationships, emphasizing the importance of effort and intentionality in staying connected with loved ones.
Author: How many people does the average person meet in a lifetime?
ChatGPT: Estimating the exact number of people the average person meets in a lifetime can vary, but some studies and experts suggest that it ranges between 10,000 to 80,000 people. This broad estimate includes all types of interactions, from brief encounters to long-term relationships. The number can be influenced by factors such as lifestyle, profession, social behavior, and geographic location. For instance, individuals in highly social or public-facing roles might meet more people compared to those with less social or more isolated lifestyles.
Author: Of this number, how many does a person on average keep in close contact with for a long time?
ChatGPT: The number of people with whom an average person maintains close contact over a long time is significantly smaller compared to the total number of people they meet. Research in social networks suggests that individuals typically have around 5 close relationships (referred to as their “inner circle” or “support clique”). Beyond this, they may maintain meaningful contact with approximately 15 additional friends (good friends or confidants), and about 50 friends who are more casual but still important in their social network. This is sometimes referred to as Dunbar’s number, which posits that humans can maintain stable social relationships with about 150 people in total.
Author: Can you explain the concept of “sonder”?
ChatGPT: “Sonder” is a term coined by John Koenig in his online project, “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” It describes the profound realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. These lives are filled with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries, and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed. Essentially, sonder highlights the depth and richness of every human experience.
Author: Do you think there Is a relationship between sonder and Dunbar’s number?
ChatGPT: Yes, there is an interesting relationship between the concepts of sonder and Dunbar’s number. Dunbar’s number posits that humans can maintain stable social relationships with about 150 people, highlighting the limits of our social circles. Sonder, on the other hand, broadens this perspective by making us aware that every individual we encounter, even outside our immediate social circle, has a complex and vivid inner life. While Dunbar’s number defines the manageable scope of our close relationships, sonder expands our empathy and understanding toward the countless lives we intersect with more peripherally.
Author: Has social media changed the value of Dunbar’s number and the amount of unintentional ghosting?
ChatGPT: Social media has indeed influenced both Dunbar’s number and the incidence of unintentional ghosting. While Dunbar’s number suggests a limit to the number of stable relationships we can maintain (around 150), social media allows us to connect with far more people, often leading to larger, more superficial networks. This can dilute the quality of individual relationships and make it harder to maintain deep connections. Additionally, the ease of digital communication can lead to unintentional ghosting, as people may prioritize other contacts or become overwhelmed by the volume of interactions, leading to lapses in maintaining connections.
Author: I’m sure if anyone reading this wants more information on these subjects, they can prompt you directly..
This interview used ChatGPT version 3.5 around the time that version 4 Omni was being introduced. Traffic was heavy at OpenAI so I was lucky to get what I wanted before having to bring the interview to an end.
Normally I would think of it being rude to not give credit and thank the interviewed person at the end for the provided information and opinions . However, in this case it was not a real person. But it seem awkward to not pay tribute – so thanks ChatGPT.
Note: The information from ChatGPT is deemed accurate but not guaranteed – AI is known to make mistakes.
Personal Experience
At age 74 I’m not sure whether I’ve met my allotted 10000 people to meet in my life. I know I’ve met many, most of which I have no idea of what they are doing today or even if they are still alive. Some meetings were very short and I only spent time once or twice before I no longer had contact with them.
Besides my relatives, I’ve met people in school, college, and at work. I had my own business for a while with a regular clientele. For 26 years I worked in automotive and met numerous individuals. For 16 years I was a Realtor and met quite a few people in the business and related affiliates as well as my clients. There were neighbors over the years. I’ve also joined clubs and organizations during my time.
So, I’ve met quite a number of people in my day. Some I’ve had close and long term relationships with. Some I still do.
But where are most of them. Some I know have passed away and others must have but I’m not aware of it. Others are going about their life and I have had no contact with them in many, many years. They came – they went.
Fortunately, I still have my Dunbar number of contacts to associate with.
Do you feel the same way about the people you’ve met in your life? Please leave a comment below about it.
The Poster Design
So the poster itself was initiated in a 2 X 3 format using my favorite platform to create, Kittl at Kittl.com
Although I can do larger, I ususally limit to 20 X 30 inches at 300 DPI for high resolution. I’ll adjust to offer some smaller sizes by trimming a little off the top and bottom.
I started by asking the AI generator within Kittl to produce a photo like image of an old fashioned wooden road sign. Then I upscaled it with their upscaler to allow enlargement without too much pixilation of the image.
Then I placed it on the artboard and added a transitioned background going from blue at the top to a tan at the bottom.
I used three elements from the program. First a hill in the background. Then a couple of clouds. Then some tall grass duplicated several times to fill in the bottom. All the elements have minor shading added.
Finally I chose the typeface – in this case it was Anton for all the writing. The size varied slightly from 124 to 130 point to fit the sign. It was all given 75% opacity so the wood texture could be seen under the letters
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Ed Kenzer has a BS degree in Business Administration from California State University Northridge. He has been a Realtor, a mortgage banker, and for a trade was an ASE certified (and General Motors) master automobile technician. He is now a content creator with over seven decades of everyday experiences to share.
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