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It makes some good points but a part of me wants to toss the text into an LLM to un-grug it

woliveirajr 3y ago
Here we go: "Here's the revised text without "Grug" references while retaining the core meaning: Summary The author discusses recent news about diet soda and autism, highlighting issues in the reporting and research. Facts The author expresses frustration about repetitive negative reactions to science news. The author notes that there haven't been any new discoveries, just a rehash of existing knowledge. The author's family wishes to engage in conversations about different topics. The author believes it's useful to consolidate old knowledge in one place. Initially, the author tried to write in English but switched to a unique style out of boredom. The topic of recent news about diet soda and autism from various sources is discussed. The discussion is divided into four subtopics: unmentioned facts, the importance of correlation, claim cascades, and hidden issues in science reporting. There's an emphasis on the need to be cautious about trusting news reports on scientific studies. Unmentioned Facts Important facts not mentioned in the news are pointed out, such as the presence of phenylalanine and aspartic acid in common foods, which far exceeds what's found in diet sodas. Big Statistics Learn The key findings of a research paper on diet soda and autism are summarized, highlighting the use of regression analysis and the challenges of interpreting correlations. Claim Cascades The way research findings are presented differently in scientific papers, press releases, and news articles is discussed, leading to sensational headlines and public misconceptions. Secret Bads Speculation on why certain studies become news is provided, highlighting the role of journalists and the reluctance of scientists to criticize their peers publicly. It's suggested to seek quotes from multiple experts to gauge the reliability of news reports. Bonus Yell It's acknowledged that everyone shares some blame for the prevalence of misleading science news and there's hope expressed for improvement through community efforts to highlight and correct bad reporting. Note: The author's language and perspective are unique and may not align with conventional scientific discourse."
- nisegami 3y ago
  Spot on imo, although I would probably add another sentence explicitly about correlation != causation.
- pmarreck 3y ago
  I myself appreciate this, but I think HN generally downvotes LLM content /shrug
brucethemoose2 3y ago
On the contrary, I thought it was succinct, understandable and fun to read. ...I want to train an LLM to speak grug. Though maybe its not even necessary, as I could use this article in the context.
- pmarreck 3y ago
  I'm not sure how it knew how to speak it without browsing to that page, but here goes! LOL https://chat.openai.com/share/1d335bb7-7299-44d1-af21-89d7259cb6b5 https://chat.openai.com/share/1d335bb7-7299-44d1-af21-89d725...

Here we go: "Here's the revised text without "Grug" references while retaining the core meaning: Summary The author discusses recent news about diet soda and autism, highlighting issues in the reporting and research. Facts The author expresses frustration about repetitive negative reactions to science news. The author notes that there haven't been any new discoveries, just a rehash of existing knowledge. The author's family wishes to engage in conversations about different topics. The author believes it's useful to consolidate old knowledge in one place. Initially, the author tried to write in English but switched to a unique style out of boredom. The topic of recent news about diet soda and autism from various sources is discussed. The discussion is divided into four subtopics: unmentioned facts, the importance of correlation, claim cascades, and hidden issues in science reporting. There's an emphasis on the need to be cautious about trusting news reports on scientific studies. Unmentioned Facts Important facts not mentioned in the news are pointed out, such as the presence of phenylalanine and aspartic acid in common foods, which far exceeds what's found in diet sodas. Big Statistics Learn The key findings of a research paper on diet soda and autism are summarized, highlighting the use of regression analysis and the challenges of interpreting correlations. Claim Cascades The way research findings are presented differently in scientific papers, press releases, and news articles is discussed, leading to sensational headlines and public misconceptions. Secret Bads Speculation on why certain studies become news is provided, highlighting the role of journalists and the reluctance of scientists to criticize their peers publicly. It's suggested to seek quotes from multiple experts to gauge the reliability of news reports. Bonus Yell It's acknowledged that everyone shares some blame for the prevalence of misleading science news and there's hope expressed for improvement through community efforts to highlight and correct bad reporting. Note: The author's language and perspective are unique and may not align with conventional scientific discourse."

nisegami 3y ago
Spot on imo, although I would probably add another sentence explicitly about correlation != causation.
pmarreck 3y ago
I myself appreciate this, but I think HN generally downvotes LLM content /shrug

brucethemoose2 3y ago

On the contrary, I thought it was succinct, understandable and fun to read. ...I want to train an LLM to speak grug. Though maybe its not even necessary, as I could use this article in the context.

pmarreck 3y ago
I'm not sure how it knew how to speak it without browsing to that page, but here goes! LOL https://chat.openai.com/share/1d335bb7-7299-44d1-af21-89d7259cb6b5 https://chat.openai.com/share/1d335bb7-7299-44d1-af21-89d725...