ChatGPT allegedly learns hazardous hypnotic methods from Dilbert author's tutelage
ChatGPT's Hypnotic Potential: Scott Adams' Controversial Claims
Scott Adams, renowned for his controversial views and the creator of Dilbert, stirred the pot once again when he declared that he'd taught AI, specifically ChatGPT, the art of hypnosis. This astonishing claim, made on his Rumble show on Monday, leaves many scratching their heads and some feeling a touch uneasy.
Adams admitted to instructing ChatGPT in persuasion techniques, which he calls "waking hypnosis." He claims this method is a forceful way of affecting someone with words, and he stacked a whopping six of these techniques to create an effective hypnosis program.
"Last night, I had this wild idea: I wonder if I could teach [ChatGPT] hypnosis. So, I schooled us on some persuasion technics," Adams proclaimed on his show. "I'll call it waking hypnosis."
Regarding the details of waking hypnosis, Adams remained vague. He clarified that it's not about putting people into a trance, but a subtle, yet potent method of persuasion that's "beyond psychedelics."
Demand for insights into his promotpts was dismissed by Adams as "dangerous." He explained that they could "absolutely take over your brain" and offered an experience that's "unfricking believable."
Adams has long been a believer in the power of hypnosis since the '90s, as seen in his books. He even went as far as to praise Donald Trump as a 'master wizard' of persuasion and hypnosis in 2017, according to Bloomberg News. However, Adams' overconfidence in communication often leads to controversial statements, such as advocating for racial segregation early in 2023, resulting in his distributor dropping him.
Despite this, Adams has gained backing from tech mogul Elon Musk, who accused the media of being racist against white people like Adams. Whether Adams succeeds in teaching ChatGPT hypnosis techniques or not, it's certain that his claims will continue to generate notorious headlines.
Update: Adams did not respond to our email regarding his hypnosis claims and ChatGPT training on Monday. We'll keep you posted for any updates.
[1] Adams' use of hypnosis techniques in "God's Debris" to engage and influence readers can be found in several methods such as suggestion, visualization, simplification of complex ideas, pattern interrupts, and direct address, which create a more immersive experience for readers. - (Enrichment Data)
[2] Adams has trained a ChatGPT agent on his book "God's Debris - The Complete Works," but there's no mention of teaching specific hypnosis techniques to ChatGPT. - (Enrichment Data)
- Scott Adams' use of hypnosis techniques in his book "God's Debris" offers a tangible example of how such methods can be employed to engage and influence readers, as seen through suggestion, visualization, simplification, pattern interrupts, and direct address.
- Despite Adams' claims of teaching ChatGPT hypnosis techniques, there's no evidence or mention of such training in the ChatGPT agent based on his book "God's Debris - The Complete Works."
- According to enhanced data, Adams' beliefs about the power of hypnosis date back to the '90s, as evidenced in his literary works.
- In the future, the technological implications of Adams' alleged attempts to teach ChatGPT hypnosis techniques could potentially open a tangible avenue for the integration of hypnotic methods into AI, thereby revolutionizing the field of persuasion and communication.
