This is a demonstration of a very useful application of ChatGPT. If you enter a description into a typical search engine, good luck finding any results that are relevant—especially now in the woke model where inconvenient facts are buried or “rapidly changing.” GPT cuts to the heart of the matter when a writer is having a vocabulary recall block. It is also a very helpful technique for those learning a second language.
Answers from GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 are compared.
Question:
What English words are used to describe the person who expects everyone to accomodate their particular wishes, preferences, schedule, etc?
GPT-3.5:
The term commonly used to describe a person who expects everyone to accommodate their particular wishes, preferences, schedule, and so on is "entitled." An entitled person is someone who believes they are inherently deserving of special treatment or privileges without necessarily considering the needs or perspectives of others.
GPT-4:
Several English words or phrases could describe a person who expects everyone to accommodate their particular wishes, preferences, schedule, etc. Here are a few:
1. Entitled: Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
2. Egotistical: Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.
3. High-maintenance: Needing a lot of attention, often causing problems or difficulties.
4. Demanding: Requiring much time, attention, or effort from other people; difficult to satisfy.
5. Self-centered: Preoccupied with oneself and one's own affairs.
6. Prima donna: A very temperamental person with an inflated view of their own talent or importance.
7. Imperious: Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
8. Dictatorial: Expecting unquestioning obedience; characterized by autocratic behaviour.
9. Presumptuous: Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
10. Autocratic: Taking no account of other people's wishes or opinions; domineering.
11. Overbearing: Unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering.
12. Self-absorbed: Preoccupied with one's own feelings, interests, or situation.
13. Narcissistic: Having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance. This term often relates to narcissistic personality disorder, a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance.
Remember, it's crucial to use these words responsibly and accurately, as they can be quite negative and critical.
Question:
What term is used for a complex argument that has multiple supporting facets, without which, becomes oversimplified and fallacious?
GPT-3.5:
The term often used to describe a complex argument that has multiple supporting facets, without which it becomes oversimplified and fallacious, is "reductionist" or "reductionism." Reductionism refers to the tendency to simplify or reduce a complex issue or concept to a single cause or factor, often neglecting important nuances or contributing factors. When reductionism is applied to arguments, it can lead to oversimplification and logical fallacies by ignoring the intricacies and interconnectedness of the subject matter.
GPT-4:
The term often used to describe a complex argument with multiple supporting facets is a "multifaceted argument" or "multi-pronged argument." When such an argument is oversimplified, losing its crucial components, it may become a fallacy known as "oversimplification" or "reductive fallacy."
A "reductive fallacy" occurs when a complex issue is reduced to excessively simple terms or explanations, thereby neglecting the complexity or nuance of the situation. This can lead to false or misleading conclusions.
There's also the concept of a "straw man" argument, which is a form of argument and an informal fallacy of having the impression of refuting an argument, whereas the real subject of the argument was not addressed or refuted, but instead replaced with a false one.
Additionally, a "false dilemma" or "false dichotomy" fallacy might be relevant. This fallacy occurs when an argument presents only two options or sides when there are actually many different aspects or choices to consider.
Question:
What word signifies the behavior of an otherwise intelligent person who ignores all contibuting factors of an issue and focuses only on one aspect that is personally important to them — making their reductionist argument "right" to the exclusion of what is relevant to all parties concerned in common?
GPT-3.5:
The behavior you are describing, where an otherwise intelligent person ignores all contributing factors of an issue and focuses only on one aspect that is personally important to them, is often referred to as "tunnel vision" or "narrow-mindedness." These terms signify a limited perspective or a cognitive bias that prevents someone from considering the broader context or relevant factors related to a particular issue. This behavior can lead to an overly reductionist argument that disregards the overall relevance and impact on all parties involved.
GPT-4:
The term "myopia" or "cognitive myopia" could describe the behavior you're referring to. Myopia, in a metaphorical sense, means a lack of foresight or discernment; a narrow view of something. Cognitive myopia is a bias in thinking where individuals only focus on immediate, short-range problems and ignore longer-term consequences or complexities.
You might also consider the term "confirmation bias," which is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or values. It's a type of cognitive bias and a systematic error of inductive reasoning.
Another term could be "cherry-picking," which refers to the act of choosing and promoting only the data or data set that supports one's view, belief, or argument, while ignoring a significant portion of related cases or data that may contradict that position.
In more severe or specific cases, the term "solipsism" might be used. Solipsism is the philosophical idea that only one's mind is sure to exist, often manifesting as an extreme preoccupation with and a relative disregard for others' perspectives or experiences.
Please note that these terms can carry negative connotations, so they should be used judiciously and with careful consideration of their meanings.
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