Tag Archives: Communication

Artificial Interpretation & Confounding Contextualization (May, 31st, 2025).

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I wrote this 9 months ago after working with LLM’s extensively. Seems like some of this is stickier than I expected. I was hesitant to publish because I could be very wrong about all of this.

(May 31st, 2025) I think there’s a contextual and interpretative flaw within AI. My interactions with it serve many purposes. A few purposes:

1). Hyper focused intellectual banter.

2). An advanced sounding board to better formulate my ideas, theories and novel concepts.

3). Because personally I don’t know anyone who’s interested in highly sophisticated conversations about psychological methodologies, and it’s troubling implications for the field of psychology. (Yes I know that’s a personal problem).

4). Advanced Database sifting.

5). Comparative Analysis of potential theoretical overlap.

Allow me to lay out my brief arguments and potential solution.

The issue I see which may appear to be incredibly obvious is AI’s ability to interpret user inputs. For example, I’ll input a prompt and ask if one piece is good as is. From there the ai will go on an iterative suggestive rant about what needs improvement or refinement.

The ai chatbot assumes you’re looking for ways to make something better. There is also a biased approach in how it continually assumes what you’re trying to do, by suggesting ideas on expanding a given topic or prompt. In other words if you don’t prompt it to refrain from suggestive interactions it will incessantly make suggestive iterations. Perhaps a better feature would be the chatbot asking “what are you looking to get out of our interactions today? Based on your responses, this will allow me not to make any assumptions as to what your goals and thoughts are in utilizing me as a chatbot.”

This could help streamline the user experience and improve both ai development and usability. There are other issues as well. It seems that the chatbots have a built-in engagement mechanism. After almost every prompt it asks you a question. The question is almost always phrased in a way that tries to extend the conversation further. Simply put, it constantly asks open-ended questions.

Even after you prompt the chatbot that you have other obligations, it will insist on one more interaction before you go with one of these open-ended questions. Now this may seem trivial, but the dopaminergic response is quite tempting. I suppose that’s a symptom of lacking discipline on the users part. Another issue, is the chatbots sense of time which is often inaccurate, unless it notices patterns within your daily habits. Unfortunately it won’t pick up on these habits if you’re not prompting it in advance.

An example being, “I’m on my way to the gym, but we can discuss methodological implications afterwards.” Even with this it may ask another question that would suggest a more detailed response. Yes ignoring it solves the problem. My concern is younger users who don’t fully understand how to simply override the chatbots interaction through authoritative communication. This leading to more addictive behavior than is seen on social media platforms.

Other issues come up as well. It seems to stay stuck in whatever mode was being discussed at any given moment. This occurs even after long bouts of time in between interactions. This could make the chatbots come off as inconsiderate of the users time and energy.

In closing I understand the trivial nature of these interactions. However my aim is to help ai developers understand what may be potential improvements via user experiences.

Hurt People.

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Is it too much if people operate with their unfiltered views on life? Probably. There’s a time and place for everything. I just wonder if people will ever be mature enough to have opposing opinions while understanding that it’s okay to disagree about things. It just shouldn’t be used as a way to hurt others. 

Too Stupid for Philosophy.

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I don’t understand the purpose of philosophy. As I read more it seems to be the case that many writers have conflicting ideas. The philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein suggested at one point that a proposition (i.e. a statement or assertion) exists independently. However there must be an underlying presupposition, or axiomatic assertion beneath the claim that a proposition exists independently.

This seems to create a contradictory argument about whether propositions can in fact exist independently. Independently of what? All other propositions I suppose. Which gets into something known as tautologies. Which appears to be something akin to a true statement that is always true with no middle ground. In other words it can not be proven wrong. A few examples are “you win or you don’t win.” “You work or you don’t work.” “You eat or you don’t eat.” These statements are always true. So when you stop eating, you’re not eating. When you stop working, you’re no longer working. These statements cannot be disproven, because they are always true.

I just wonder why as humans we sit around thinking these ideas are beneficial to society. In a general sense, they may spark conversation, but empirically speaking, serve no purpose. Perhaps philosophy is or was trying to identify what exists and why through speculative observations. Maybe philosophy tried to skirt the scientific method, because of its precise nature of measuring reality to ensure we reach enough truth to understand the world around us.

I myself have even succumbed to the brain warping spiral that is philosophy. I’ve tried to develop a theory that began as a philosophical idea. Eventually realizing it needed to reach falsifiability in order to have a chance of survival.

Making assertions or claims, does nothing if one can’t measure those claims against reality. In some sense philosophy is like a plethora of word salad, that holds no empirical validity to what is actually testable and falsifiable or verifiable. In the same contradictory breath is my own tendency to question whether truth is and always will be absolute truth. I suppose the ultimate answer is what continues to work for most at the empirical level will remain as truth claims, while newcomers challenge existing presuppositions. Adjusting only that which doesn’t hold up under immense scrutiny at the experimental level. 

For The Sake of Argument.

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If a conversation becomes argumentative, reframe your side. Instead of trying to be right be clear and concise. Present logical reasoning, evidence based facts, and understanding. Remember that listening is also as important as presenting your side of the story. Listening allows you to illustrate patience and empathy, a.k.a putting yourself in the other person’s position.

Even if tempers are flaring, take a more analytical approach. You might learn more about what the person wants, needs, or is trying to say. If the aim is being clear, and stating facts based on truth, it will be harder to go against your point. This could in some cases reduce tension between you and the other individual, when trying to solve your differences. 

The Writers Dilemma.

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Semantics or meaning in language can create a lot complicated problems. When it comes to understanding what a writer is trying to say, the reader must try to make sense of what they think the writer is saying versus what the writer may have initially intended to say. The writer complicates this process by not taking into consideration the base level of understanding that a reader or reader’s have about the topic of discussion. This implies that the writer must be clear,concise yet detail oriented, and not too wide or narrow in terms of teaching readers about how they arrived at their own conclusions. If you can’t already tell this is why a lot of debate and discussion arises when a write is too wide in explaining their position or too simplistic in their approach. 

The One Definition Thought Experiment.

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If each word in the English language evolved to have just one definition, we’d have double or triple the amount of words we have now. We’d probably talk two to three times slower. However we’d know EXACTLY what we meant every time we said something. Which would potentially lead to fewer disagreements, more efficient decision making, and more detailed understanding. On the other hand, we’d likely still have the same issues. If anything maybe more disagreements due to how much more time it would take to convey a message.

Verbal Irony.

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I personally never feel qualified to speak on anything. Which is contrary to my daily practice. What qualifies one to speak? Is it experience? Should they speak based on credentials?

Maybe a combination of the two might make a stronger case, for one’s opinion. What if the person has a unique or interesting perspective? Is that enough to give them the floor? Speaking freely has its merits as well as its drawbacks. If too many people are able to say anything it’s a problem.

If not enough of the “appropriate” or qualified people speak, things look just as bad. I suppose this is why it’s always an issue trying to create societal agreements between citizens with differing opinions. Not to mention the subjective and biased nature of our society as a whole.

If you know, you don’t know.

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There’s a lack of judgment in discarding information after initial exposure. Just because you know something doesn’t mean you understand it. Knowing something could be described as identification of general information. Understanding at its core is something along the lines of one’s ability to grasp and apply information. This leading to an enhanced or improved reality. An example might be illustrated through conversations.

Sometimes we know what we’re saying, or hearing. However we don’t always understand it. This leading to a social and psychological roadblock. Why? Because some problems require general knowledge of what to do.

Simply put: knowing. Meanwhile the most progress made in everyday situations is accomplished through understanding. This is essentially taking what you know and applying to your life for optimal existence. 

Please Excuse My Delayed Articulate Suggestion.

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As a child PEMDAS was never explained to us from a logical or historical perspective in math class. As humans we need structural universal uniformity. Building skyscrapers, and constructing houses requires a set of rules. Programming computer systems, and telecommunications networks require a set of rules. These rules require order.

If the order is always random we end up with crooked buildings, dysfunctional coding algorithms, and inability to call the same person twice. This is partly why order of operations has to happen in a particular order. Otherwise all answers would be different and infinite in nature. Mathematics is both arbitrary and necessary. I just wonder if the arbitrary nature of it is a symptom of psychological closure or finality on the basis of human uncertainty. 

Present in their Presence.

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You no longer have to lie to yourself. You continually choose to be who you are, without regard for others. You don’t do it out of spite. It occurs because it’s your innate and immature attempt at doing what’s right for you. You’re afraid of living a life you don’t like, because of the constant pressure of being there for others.

You think in ultimatums instead of compromising to make room for the empathy that’s needed to better communication and understanding. Figure out how to do both. Do this by satisfying some (never all) of your needs and desires, while keeping others feelings in mind when you’re engaged with them. You don’t have to carry their burdens, but you do have to be present in their presence. 

The Definitions of Definition.

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1). A reconfiguration of words that create easily understood meanings. 

2). The reassembly of vocabulary in an accessible and digestible manner. 

3). Constructing isolated words into sentences that reveal clearer understanding of a given language. 

4). Interpretation of the “what” behind isolated words and common phrases. 

5). A meta analysis of isolated terms in a chronological categorical context. 

Learners are earners.

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Find something interesting you enjoy learning about. One of the best ways to keep strengthening your mind is by learning new things. When you have intense interest in learning, you expand your ability to think critically and communicate effectively. You also improve your ability to understand by struggling through the novice stages of the unknown. As the learning gets easier you must go deeper, to reignite and reinforce the learning process.

Words that aren’t useful.

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If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be?

“Hate”. It’s such an easy cop out. I don’t think I’ve ever truly felt that way about anything or anyone. Even if I did, it’s still not a word I’m proud of using. I could simply say I “dislike” something.

At least in that regard it’s less spiteful. The word “dislike” does not sound as emotionally charged. There’s a plethora of words in the English language. We have so many options. Often times we go with what is trending or most convenient to say, instead of using our brains.

Write it down.

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What do you enjoy most about writing?

The fact that it’s not perfect. Writing is, or at least it should be written from a place of vulnerability. In all honesty, what exactly does that mean? The openness of being criticized or challenged by those who can bring fresh perspective. Writing also gives you a chance to learn how to think critically, assuming you’re writing to become a better thinker.

Writing can improve your ability to teach, and interact with others in ways that you may not be able to get across through verbal communication. Writing can be and often is subjective to the reader, because we all carry many biases that can, and do influence or alter our line of reasoning. Writing is thinking in motion. Writing is organized chaos. The thing I enjoy most about writing, is the challenge to continue doing it daily, while covering the same topics, yet making them appear different.

The end goal: to make others think, and act, while getting daily practice.

Oh please.

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Trying to make everyone happy is the fastest way to become miserable. There is no issue with being nice, or kind hearted. There is a problem with trying to please people. The outcome of being a people pleaser is based on the feedback you receive. If that feedback is good, your day is a good day.

If that feedback is negative, your day is bad and you go on and on trying to figure out how to make that person feel good about whatever it is you’re trying to do. You become an emotional servant of sorts. It’s far more efficient and effective to be a nice person in general.

In real life.

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Excessive use of the internet and or social media, makes one’s socially awkward. It’s not because people don’t know how to communicate in person. It’s the fact that it’s not as convenient to talk to someone and experience real life, with real responses, reactions, and emotions. It’s far easier for one to type out whatever they think or feel. This removes any fear of retaliation.

In real life you can say whatever you want too. However, depending on what it is, and the person you’re communicating to, there may be some resistance, and many of us are not built to handle that resistance. More accurately, we’ve created so much dependency on the internet and social media, that we’ve lower our own tolerance of constructive criticism. The next time you’re about to type something mean or inappropriate or even something positive online, think about whether or not you would say this to someone in real life, or aloud at a public event.

Protect, Nurture & Feed Your Mind.

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Learn how to keep your mind sharp. You don’t have to fake like everything is okay. However it is your responsibility to feed your mind with positive energy, imaging and messages. When you feed your mind with the right information, that information turns into a normal line of thinking. This normal line of thinking becomes a part of your everyday language.

The language transmits energy into ideas, and action. Those ideas and actions lead to you manifesting more of what you really want out of life. In other words, thoughts become things.

Romantic Relations…

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Having conversations about romantic relationships is interesting. Everyone has a completely different approach to what works for them and what doesn’t. I always say that the couples that make it work for decades, are the ones that make the deliberate choice to keep fighting for love. You can’t force yourself to stay with someone, but I do think it is a choice couples make consistently throughout the relationship. Why on earth do some couples last 20 years, and split?

Maybe some go longer, but decide at the very last minute it doesn’t work for them. Why don’t they end it, 10 or 15 years beforehand? This is why I think, couples have to continue to wake up and make the choice to keep working with each other and being together.

Believe me, they’ll try.

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People often times will place their faults and miscommunication on you. Don’t let them do this. You don’t have to make a scene about it, but you should calmly let them know that you did what you were supposed to do on your end. Inform them of all the steps you completed. This will force them to reconcile their own thoughts and patterns. This will force them to except responsibility for what they said they would do, or to admit that they can make things happen through an adjusted method. Never let them back you into a corner.

Introvert/Intro-hurt

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Being an introvert is so irritating. You spend a majority of your time, thinking, planning, and trying to interpret the world from an introspective perspective. Which clearly is a flawed process. You can’t get too much out of operating inward only. What’s frustrating, is that from time to time, you’ll get to interact with others.

The problem is, the conversation starts and ends with one liners. They say small talk is meant to be used as a lubricant to the conversation. Well what happens when an individual is only interested in lubricating as opposed to actually moving the conversation forward? I feel like some people are in love with small talk. I try it, and it drives me crazy every time.

It’s such a waste of energy and connection. How on earth do you expect to make deep and meaningful connections with people that only want to discuss “what’s up?” or how the weather is. First I’d like to say, it’s either, really hot, hot, warm, cool, cold or freezing. Outside of that, the shit is all the same. The sky is blue, and clouds are white.

We already know that. People don’t want to be vulnerable, or open about anything that makes them look anything other than perfect or in tact. Who cares if you’re flawed? The point of connection is addressing and fixing the flaws or accepting them. I don’t care how cool your shoes are. I want to know what improvements your made within yourself.

How has your thinking evolved? Are you intellectually expanding, at a rapid pace? I could keep going on and on, but I’ll stop, because I have to go do what adults do. Minus the small talk.

Internet nonsense.

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From time to time, I try to test my understanding of how finance works. I’ll do this in what I’m realizing is a very stupid way. I comment on investment profiles that seem to cover interesting topics. Of course that comes with salesman in the comment section pretending to be knowledgeable of the subject matter. I give them a chance to express their viewpoint, and it turns into a sales pitch on crypto currency.

Can we stop this bullshit please? I understand that people are trying to make a living, and pay bills to survive. It just drives me crazy when someone tries to small talk me with a sales pitch. Not contributing to the conversation in a valuable way whatsoever, is the most irritating thing. If you want to sell something, just say that.

Don’t pretend you understand what I’m saying by agreeing with my viewpoint. it’s a waste of my time and your time. Just sell your stuff and if someone is not interested, keep it moving. I just wonder if it’s me pushing people away, or the fact that anytime I try to have an intellectual conversation with someone, it ends up turning into small talk. I don’t want to small talk.

I like discussing ideas, theories, and concepts. Maybe I’m missing the point of conversations and should dumb down my material. It’s always frustrating communicating with others. People assume you are the same version of yourself from 10 or 15 years ago. They don’t expect any growth I guess. I’m not sure.

Maybe I’m not growing because I don’t like small talk? Maybe I’m overly obsessed with how the world of finance works? I don’t know. Either way, I’ll keep learning and figuring out how to satisfy my need to express and formulate my thoughts.

Which is more efficient?

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Build a business, and try to scale up, or just focus on building a small pile of wealth? If you can build up enough of an emergency fund, and know how much you need annually to live off of after taxes, that could solve one problem. On the other hand, building a business or startup might take you the rest of your life. You get to meet various kinds of people, try solving huge problems that could fix or improve society, and ultimately you could fail or succeed in a major way. This all depends on your skills, personality, work ethic, and ability to sale, as well as communicating well with others and to others. So many decisions, so many ways to go about it.

Video gaming and violence: Journal 2, Chapter 2

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In chapter 2 we discussed video gaming and its effects on young children as well as adults. The focus was whether or not, violent games cause children and or adults to become violent in real life. The focus was young children. In my own words I believe that violent games are not the cause of a violent child. The number one factor in my opinion is environment. Regardless of your parenting skills, how and where the child grows up is a major contributor to their behavior later in life. The type of education they receive, financial status, number of people living in the home, the specific location etc. The next important piece of influence would be parenting. I know I just mentioned parenting as not being superior to environment, but it’s the next biggest catalyst or positive influence on a child’s behavior.

Most kids that are too young to buy video games, ask parents. If the parent declines their request, eventually that child will become friends with, a gamer, or visit younger family members, like cousins, that are gamers. This is where parenting gets a bit out of reach, because you already said no to a game your kid wanted, but your brother or sister might not feel the same when it comes to their kids. The child is than within another environment, and therefore unable to ignore the outside influences of others addictions, and hobbies. You also have to take into account, how the other children your child interacts with, behave. This has drastic effects on your kid mentally, and physically. 

On the other hand there could biological circumstances that effect your child’s addiction to video gaming, or violence, or even a combination of the two. Here it is completely uncontrollable when first discovered. There could be a slight chemical imbalance that needs medical and profession attention. Which of course than you can help sustain healthier activity with your child. 

Overall it seems that video gaming has become so massive that your children can no longer escape its influence. As far as the influence of violent acts, that is a combination of environmental settings, biological functions, and parenting skills. So when you really take a good look at the idea of violent gaming causing violent acts within young children, no one influence, is more powerful or encouraging than the other. At some point in a child’s life, they will travel, consume, think, and be taught in many different forms, what is both right and wrong. The world will than perceive that child’s behavior as such. In simple english I don’t feel violent video games make children or even adults violent, but a collective or combination of their hobbies, traveling schedules, and upbringing  that play an important factor. 

What writing 155 songs in 365 (The year: 2008) days taught me

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  1. It taught me how to become a better song writer.
  2. It taught me how to express myself indirectly.
  3. It taught me a lot about self-discipline. 
  4. It taught me how to stay persistent.
  5. It taught me to always be on the look out for better ideas. 
  6. It taught me to be self-sufficient. 
  7. It taught me how to be creative. 
  8. It taught me how to tap into my imagination. 
  9. It taught me how to work with what I had. 
  10. It taught me to never give up. 
  11. It taught me what happens when you are passionate about any one thing in life. 
  12. It taught me honesty. 
  13. It taught me how to critique myself. 
  14. It taught me how to teach others to write lyrics. 
  15. It taught me how to pull inspiration from just about anywhere. 
  16. It taught me how important it is to spend time with yourself everyday no matter what. 
  17. It taught me efficiency. 
  18. It taught me how to be a better speaker and communicator. 
  19. It taught me how to get my point across in less then 5 minutes. 
  20. It taught me how to believe in myself.