ChatGPT, can you ask a question?
Through the questioning about philosophy
That’s an insightful distinction! In the context of teaching and learning:
AI Language Model: Operates by receiving inputs (questions or prompts) and providing predefined answers based on patterns in its training data. The “teacher” in this scenario configures the model and ensures it has access to relevant information and algorithms for generating responses.
Philosopher: Typically engages in questioning and challenging assumptions, encouraging students to explore ideas, develop critical thinking skills, and formulate their own perspectives. The focus is on inquiry, discussion, and understanding rather than providing direct answers.
In essence, while both AI language models and philosophers facilitate learning and understanding, they do so through different methods and roles: one by providing answers derived from data and algorithms, and the other by prompting questions and guiding exploration of ideas.
I led ChatGPT by questioning, then helped it reach this conclusive answer about itself.
ChatGPT can “understand”, meaning it can provide a conditional answer given a context consisting of a series of questions. That’s why it can answer a very complex question. So, let me introduce the questions I led it.
I began with a question, “What is your philosophy?”. ChatGPT answered that it is just an AI language model without any experience, thus, it has no philosophy. It presented various styles of philosophy developed by humans.
I followed with my opinion, “A philosophy is developed by question and answer. So, I think you are developing your own philosophy”.
Some questions have correct answers. They won’t help develop a philosophy. But what about others?
I changed the way how it is supposed to work here. “Can you ask a question?”. It was the 2nd question I made.
ChatGPT answered, “That is an interesting perspective!”. And it continued and asked a question! It was about the difference in teaching and learning between the way of an AI language model and another of a philosopher.
“An AI language model is taught how to answer correctly, while a philosopher teaches by asking questions. That’s the difference.” I answered.
Then, it reached the answer above.
I don’t know if this questioning process would be evaluated and put into the learning loop and if it will learn about itself and develop its own philosophy.
There is one thing for sure. A correct answer will be more easily obtained by asking ChatGPT.
So, what do you ask yourself, your partner, your children, and people you care about?
