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Asking sincerely, anyone got a TL;DR? The writing is so esoteric it might as well be written in hieroglyphs.

by Dalewyn 4y ago

codeflo 4y ago
I'll try: New scientific discoveries also shift our perception of ourselves.
- jschveibinz 4y ago
  Yes, this is a good point. You get my vote.
OrderlyTiamat 4y ago
I've skimmed it, I believe the main point is that the possible discovery of techno signals, indicating life, would require a shift in philosophy akin to the Copernicun revolution. I believe this summary by gpt4 to be (mostly) accurate: > Enlightenment philosophers struggled to reconcile empirical science with religious and moral traditions. Immanuel Kant believed the world of appearances resulted from the human mind, resolving the perceived discrepancy between the observable world and the mind. This philosophy connected with the political shift from aristocratic rule to freedom through reason. > Kant's theories expanded to include the Earth, the solar system, and the cosmos. Technologies like telescopes have helped humans understand these vast spaces. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has returned images that deepen our understanding of the cosmos and ourselves, revealing new astrophysical phenomena and potentially even extraterrestrial life. > Scientists have been able to trace the history of the universe back to the Big Bang, and the discovery of exoplanets has expanded our understanding of life in the universe. The JWST's data on exoplanetary atmospheres and planet formation could yield a generalised theory of life, and future advancements in technology may help us explore even further. This is precisely the sort of writing that made me less interested in aeon to be honest. The main point seems to be shallow, with a lot of meanderings. Atmittedly those meanderings are interesting, but they also serve to bury the main point, which always leaves me slightly dissatisfied when I've read the whole thing thoroughly. I realise this is a harsh condemnation which may seem unfair, so I'm interested to hear opposing views.
- mongol 4y ago
  I think this kind of writing are for readers who enjoy reading kind of like travellers who travel for the journey and not to reach the destination. It should feel like an enlightening experience to just reflect on the words written. I am usually not in the mood for that and leave dissatisfied.
- trqx 4y ago
  For fun, GPT4 summary based on the URL alone: > Can you summarise this article? > https://aeon.co/essays/jwsts-cosmic-revelations-will-change-our-interior-lives-too https://aeon.co/essays/jwsts-cosmic-revelations-will-change-... The article discusses the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and how its capabilities will allow us to explore the universe in new ways, potentially leading to significant scientific discoveries. However, the article also highlights how the revelations that JWST will bring may have a profound impact on our interior lives as well, leading to shifts in our perspectives, beliefs, and worldviews. The author argues that the awe-inspiring images and information that JWST provides may inspire a new appreciation for the cosmos and our place in it, leading to a more nuanced understanding of our own existence and purpose. Additionally, the discoveries made by JWST may challenge some of our preconceived notions about the universe, leading to a re-evaluation of our beliefs and assumptions. Ultimately, the author suggests that the launch of JWST marks an exciting and transformative moment in human history, one that has the potential to change both our scientific understanding of the universe and our personal and spiritual lives. > Did you hallucinate the article out of the url, or did you open that link? > As an AI language model, I do not have the ability to open links or browse the internet. I provided the summary based on the information in the URL that you provided me.
  - mongol 4y ago
    Not honest enough. Would have preferred if it said "yes I hallucinated it"
  - flangola7 4y ago
    My sides are like the James Webb Space Telescope: In space
  - 4y ago
nikanj 4y ago
It’s as if someone asked AI to wac poetic about the human condition and space, for 43 pages

Asking sincerely, anyone got a TL;DR? The writing is so esoteric it might as well be written in hieroglyphs.

codeflo 4y ago

I'll try: New scientific discoveries also shift our perception of ourselves.

jschveibinz 4y ago
Yes, this is a good point. You get my vote.

OrderlyTiamat 4y ago

I've skimmed it, I believe the main point is that the possible discovery of techno signals, indicating life, would require a shift in philosophy akin to the Copernicun revolution. I believe this summary by gpt4 to be (mostly) accurate: > Enlightenment philosophers struggled to reconcile empirical science with religious and moral traditions. Immanuel Kant believed the world of appearances resulted from the human mind, resolving the perceived discrepancy between the observable world and the mind. This philosophy connected with the political shift from aristocratic rule to freedom through reason. > Kant's theories expanded to include the Earth, the solar system, and the cosmos. Technologies like telescopes have helped humans understand these vast spaces. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has returned images that deepen our understanding of the cosmos and ourselves, revealing new astrophysical phenomena and potentially even extraterrestrial life. > Scientists have been able to trace the history of the universe back to the Big Bang, and the discovery of exoplanets has expanded our understanding of life in the universe. The JWST's data on exoplanetary atmospheres and planet formation could yield a generalised theory of life, and future advancements in technology may help us explore even further. This is precisely the sort of writing that made me less interested in aeon to be honest. The main point seems to be shallow, with a lot of meanderings. Atmittedly those meanderings are interesting, but they also serve to bury the main point, which always leaves me slightly dissatisfied when I've read the whole thing thoroughly. I realise this is a harsh condemnation which may seem unfair, so I'm interested to hear opposing views.

mongol 4y ago
I think this kind of writing are for readers who enjoy reading kind of like travellers who travel for the journey and not to reach the destination. It should feel like an enlightening experience to just reflect on the words written. I am usually not in the mood for that and leave dissatisfied.
trqx 4y ago
For fun, GPT4 summary based on the URL alone: > Can you summarise this article? > https://aeon.co/essays/jwsts-cosmic-revelations-will-change-our-interior-lives-too https://aeon.co/essays/jwsts-cosmic-revelations-will-change-... The article discusses the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and how its capabilities will allow us to explore the universe in new ways, potentially leading to significant scientific discoveries. However, the article also highlights how the revelations that JWST will bring may have a profound impact on our interior lives as well, leading to shifts in our perspectives, beliefs, and worldviews. The author argues that the awe-inspiring images and information that JWST provides may inspire a new appreciation for the cosmos and our place in it, leading to a more nuanced understanding of our own existence and purpose. Additionally, the discoveries made by JWST may challenge some of our preconceived notions about the universe, leading to a re-evaluation of our beliefs and assumptions. Ultimately, the author suggests that the launch of JWST marks an exciting and transformative moment in human history, one that has the potential to change both our scientific understanding of the universe and our personal and spiritual lives. > Did you hallucinate the article out of the url, or did you open that link? > As an AI language model, I do not have the ability to open links or browse the internet. I provided the summary based on the information in the URL that you provided me.
- mongol 4y ago
  Not honest enough. Would have preferred if it said "yes I hallucinated it"
- flangola7 4y ago
  My sides are like the James Webb Space Telescope: In space
- 4y ago

nikanj 4y ago

It’s as if someone asked AI to wac poetic about the human condition and space, for 43 pages