Using chatGPT in my writing

I use chatGPT to improve my writing, especially for German and English texts.

Example 1: A month ago, I got a job offer from an Austrian company. While preparing for the interview, I used GPT to clarify some questions I had about typical German expressions. For example, I asked GPT to translate "could we continue in English" to German and it answered "Könnten wir auf Englisch weitermachen?" as I expected. I thought about using the word "fortfahren" instead of "weitermachen". I asked GPT "what is the difference between fortfahren and weitermachen". It provided a detailed answer but what surprised me was that it also said "...in your sentence "Könnten wir auf Englisch weitermachen?" the word "weitermachen" is more appropriate because it refers to continuing the conversation in English. If you were to use "fortfahren", it might sound a bit more formal or less natural, though it wouldn't be incorrect." GPT's ability to keep the context in mind is not something you can do with ordinary Google searches.

Example 2: I usually start a post with handwritten notes:

Then I convert my notes into a coherent whole. When I feel like there might be a better way to express an opinion but cannot remember the expression or when I am in doubt about an idiom or grammar I ask GPT:

• Question: Check for spelling errors: (paste text) Answer: Shows me spelling errors
• Question: "have enough sleep" or "get enough sleep" Answer: "get enough sleep" is more commonly used and idiomatic
• Question: May I use "they" for "someone". Answer: Yes, you can use "they" as a gender-neutral pronoun to refer to "someone"
• Question: check grammar: It is depressing to realize the difficulty of changing our own faulty ideas, let alone changing others. Answer: The grammar in the provided text is correct
• Question: make better: This increases the chance of meeting someone compatible a lot Answer: "This significantly enhances the likelihood of encountering a compatible individual."
• Question: Would it be better to use "adult" instead of "equal" here: To avoid being influenced by charming yet superficial rhetoric, don't be flattered by being treated like a princess and instead maintain an expectation of being treated as an equal. Answer: Considering the context of the sentence, where the emphasis is on avoiding superficial treatment and maintaining a balanced dynamic, "equal" seems more appropriate.
• Question: rate the English level of this text out of 10: (I paste the whole blog post) Answer: The text demonstrates a good command of the English language. Overall, I would rate it as a 9 out of 10.

I can confidently say that chatGPT improves my text from being 7/10 to 9/10. It makes writing much easier and fun, I feel like I am discussing it with a knowledgeable friend.

13.08.2023: DeepL write is also nice.

Music: Nina Hagen - Du hast den Farbfilm Vergessen

Relationship Advice

Recently, a 24-year-old female acquaintance asked me about how to find a partner for a long-term relationship. Here is a summary from the perspective of a male like me:

• To avoid being influenced by charming yet superficial rhetoric, don't be flattered by being treated like a princess and instead maintain an expectation of being treated as an equal.
• Having a strong attraction towards someone does not automatically indicate that they are your soul mate. Our brains have a tendency to rationalize our emotions, so it's important not to let it deceive us. It is advisable to maintain a clear and rational mindset by seeking the opinions of trusted individuals.
• Romance and long-term relationships are completely different. For a long-term relationship, you need an intelligent, caring and confident person who you can rely on. Do you think such a man might trust and respect you? If not, work on becoming such a woman.
• Instead of fixating on finding a partner, channel your energy into personal growth and enhancing your interests. Share your passions with others and consider creating online content that aligns with the interests of the people you'd like to meet. This provides a common topic to talk about and significantly enhances the chance of getting in touch with a compatible individual.
• The easiest way to find meaning in life is by engaging in activities that you enjoy and that also bring value to others.
• Your health is your most important asset, without health, nothing matters. Exercise daily, get enough sleep, stay away from smoking, alcohol and drugs.
• Be prudent with sexual relationships, the more your body count, the less attractive you will be.
• Dressing modestly instead of provocatively can help your potential partner get to know you better without unnecessary distractions.
• Personally, my most important criteria is to be able to have a conversation for long hours about a wide range of topics, not just about how much you miss/love each other. This demonstrates curiousity, sound reasoning skills and increases the likelihood of successfully resolving future conflicts that are bound to arise once the infatuation subsides.

Understand that finding a long-term partner may not happen quickly, concentrate on becoming a high-quality human being first and looking for a partner second.

Music: Paradise - Coldplay (Fingerstyle Guitar)

Becoming a 100X Engineer

To become a 100X engineer, always ponder the following questions before attempting to solve a problem:

1. Is this problem worth solving right now?
2. Would buying an existing solution be feasible?
3. Would outsourcing be feasible?
4. What is the simplest design to solve this problem? Simple is smooth and smooth is fast.

Music: The Wellerman (Sea Shanty)