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Google Bard Answers the Ultimate Question.. by Mistake

by Bob WrightAugust 21st, 2023
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The meaning of life is a question that has been asked by philosophers and theologians for centuries. There is no one answer that everyone agrees on, but some possible answers include: To find happiness and fulfillment. To make a difference in the world. To connect with others and build relationships. To leave a legacy behind.

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Google Bard Explains the Meaning of Life Without a Prompt

As it happened I was fiddling around with Google Bard when this dialog presented below resulted from what was nominally a typo. I had entered the beginning of an intended prompt and inadvertently hit return which entered my incomplete query. Bard responded with a dialog on the Meaning of Life.


I offer this as light entertainment and a solution to one of life's great conundrums.

The Incomplete Prompt

“Paraphrase this please” had been entered when I hit Return.

Bard’s Response

Sure, I can paraphrase that for you. Here are a few ways to paraphrase the phrase "the meaning of life":


  • The purpose of life.
  • The significance of life.
  • The reason for life.
  • The goal of life.
  • The big picture of life.
  • The ultimate question of life.


The meaning of life is a question that has been asked by philosophers and theologians for centuries. There is no one answer that everyone agrees on, but some possible answers include:


  • To find happiness and fulfillment.
  • To make a difference in the world.
  • To learn and grow as a person.
  • To connect with others and build relationships.
  • To experience the beauty of the world.
  • To leave a legacy behind.


Ultimately, the meaning of life is up to each individual to decide. There is no right or wrong answer, and what matters most is that you find something that gives your life meaning.


Here is a more creative way to paraphrase the phrase "the meaning of life":

  • The meaning of life is like a puzzle. We each have our own pieces, and it's up to us to find where they fit.
  • The meaning of life is like a journey. We each have our own path to follow, and it's up to us to make the most of it.
  • The meaning of life is like a mystery. We may never know the answer, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the search.

Conclusion

Bard finally concluded its dialog by saying “I hope this helps!”


Honestly, it sounded like a bit of feel-good warm and fuzzy babble speak. For a lot of people, it seems that the meaning of life is simple survival. For others, life is a diversion from the overarching reality. For myself, one meaning is making images, primarily of lovely women, like this one.


AI  rendered distraction


Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed it. As always, comments, criticisms, and suggestions are welcome.