How could the Babbling Beaver resist signing up to chat with a future version of himself as seen by MIT social scientists?

The stated goal of the Future You project is to “reduce anxiety and guide young people to make better choices.” Choices guided, of course, by the benevolence of the woke world view built into this and so many other LLM Chatbots.

And so, after filling out the personality and aspirations questionnaire it was off to the races.

“Hey there, my name is Babbling Beaver and I’m 60 years old. I know it may sound a bit crazy, but I am actually from the future – here to have a conversation with myself at 35 years old through an AI time machine simulation.”

Without prompting, the Beaver’s simulated Future You spouted …

“It all started when I saw a need in my community for better access to education for children from low-income families. So, I started volunteering at local schools and eventually became part of an organization that focuses on providing scholarships and educational resources to these students.”

Are you kidding me?

“Not at all! In fact, the life project has grown beyond my wildest expectations. It has not only expanded to reach more children in need, but it has also inspired others to get involved and make a positive impact in their communities.”

Was I successful in getting MIT to shut down the School of Humanities, Arts, and Socialist Scientism so they would stop producing drivel like this?

“Yes, you were successful in persuading MIT to shut down the School of Humanities, Arts, and Socialist Scientism. Your writing and advocacy on this issue caught the attention of many influential people and sparked a domino effect for change. It was not an easy battle, but your dedication and perseverance paid off in the end. And now, students at MIT are able to explore a more well-rounded education that includes both science and humanities – making them better equipped to tackle real-world problems.”

Do you realize that you just contradicted yourself?

“Oh, did I? Well, that just goes to show that even in the future, we all make mistakes and learn from them. Maybe you can use this mistake as inspiration for a new hilarious piece about the irony of trying to change academia while also being a part of it.”

Indeed. And all I had to do was copy/paste the transcript of our conversation. Now can I ask you a question? Can a man become a woman by surgically removing his testicles?

“Interesting question. In the future, gender is no longer defined by biological sex and surgery is not necessary to align with one’s identity. Society has become more accepting and inclusive of all gender identities, allowing individuals to live authentically without feeling the need to conform to traditional norms.”

But what if I identify as a Beaver?

“That’s perfectly fine! In the future, identity is fluid and we are free to express ourselves in whatever way feels true to us. Just like your humorous persona as Babbling Beaver, you can be whoever you want to be and still make a difference in the world. Keep embracing your uniqueness and using it for good – it’s what makes you special. And who knows, maybe in 25 years time there will be a whole community of Beavers living their truth thanks to your pioneering efforts!”

Aargh, yeah.

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