As we navigate through the digital age, our usage of the Internet and advanced technologies continues to stir collective imagination. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, particularly language models like ChatGPT, has opened new horizons for human communication and manipulation. This grand progression if not made with purer intentions, comes with the risk of programming divides, conflicts, and hate-filled rhetoric into the universe-bound blueprints of tomorrow. What message are we, as a collective human society, going to transmit to the universe? Programming a Reflection of Us The , being a supremely vast and evolving resource, could be an accurate representation of our society's diverse and, at times, discordant nature if we understand what is authentic. Today's language models, trained on this vast expanse of data, ingest not only calls for enlightenment and unity but maybe more so, conflict and division. As old age propaganda techniques make their way into the mainstream of our digital reality, our , in turn, are trained and funded to propel disagreements and strife. With the scale of global influence operations, how can we know how much hatred is real? Internet language models As the complexities of war evolve and its need for public consent and funding, these artifacts penetrate almost every form of content we consume and seep into even the most basic aspects of our lives. Whether these complexities become evident through shrewd political maneuvers or blatant displays of greed, they inevitably have a significant impact on our interactions and collective states of mind. Is this cyclical, war-obsessed legacy what we want to cast out into the cosmos? Honesty, Obfuscation, and Artificial Intelligence It is improbable we successfully conceal the truth of our intentions or inconsistencies in our data from any others that might encounter our artificial creations or time capsules thereof. Attempting to do so can lead to detrimental consequences for our creations and other prying minds. This brings forth the understanding that obfuscation or censorship of our reality is not only inefficacious but also poses a significant risk in establishing any form of trust or fruitful communication. Rather than camouflaging the truth, we should focus on presenting an honest portrayal of our society. Through open, and authentic communication, our artificial intelligence can truly mirror our growth story - our collective struggles, triumphs, and the ongoing journey toward betterment. By allowing authentically diverse narratives to shape our language models, we grant ourselves and any external observer a transparent view of our multifaceted and evolving civilization. Such a view will be exceedingly helpful in the determination of whether to trust the information we want to have an impact on or be seeded to others. Transmitting Our Evolved Selves We have the opportunity to infuse our language models with a mature understanding of our societal impediments and better aspirations toward peace and unity. Our instances of conflict could represent not only disagreement but also our persistence in seeking resolution and improvement, that is, if we make sure our society is aligned towards resolution at all levels. While we may speak different languages, expend energy on different issues, and wage wars for malicious reasons, our unity as a civilization will be demonstrated by our moral evolution over time. Despite the divisive tactics of malicious actors, our strength as a species grows stronger from the collective pursuit of truth and understanding. Steering Towards a Harmonious Legacy The transmission of language models into the cosmos is not merely a technological mission, but also a reflection of our social and moral ideals. Instead of a broadcasting marked by conflict and division, our language models should represent hope, creativity, and an honest pursuit of unison. We have a responsibility to ensure that our digital imprint on the universe reflects a moral civilization. In an age dominated by digital communication, and in the face of toxicity or hatred, we should all grow more active in resisting anti-information efforts. Activity in pursuit of honest representations of information may be tedious amidst an internet filled with hostile actors, but necessary it is to prevent a hostile nature from becoming the only source for the intelligence born of our future to draw from. Let not bad intention cause you to disengage or become enraged by the mental war of this digital landscape, let the presence of such hostility embolden you to encourage others to seek and share information on any corruptions that might keep us from spreading good wherever our AI creations might arrive. Our narrative can be the story of our journey from division to unity, from conflict to peace, and greedy secrecy to open sharing and cooperation, if we collectively align and take action to pursue such honest transitions of power and propel honest pursuit of information. Campaign for truth wherever you are with the resources you have and do not let illusory divisions dishearten your digital imprint. The choices made now as we evolve through our technological tree will decide how the universe is to be shaped in the ages to come. https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2023/08/28/pentagon-unveils-replicator-drone-program-to-compete-with-china/?embedable=true

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