Through this bold conversation Shane Roberts and artificial intelligence chatbots take advantage of the enormous associative capabilities of modern AI large language models to explore the vast array of knowledge and ideas possessed by fully trained models that have made companies like OpenAI and Anthropic possible. The capabilities of contemporary AI LLMs are examined in terms of excessive claims made by boosters of the AI future, why these claims exaggerate what artificial intelligence large language models are currently capable of, or even theoretically could ever become capable of, as non-deterministic probabilistic systems. The notion of AI "Agents" running the world is studied in depth from Shane's perspective as a computer science professional, having spent decades consulting to industry and government. Covering a variety of topics of general interest, including science, culture, philosophy, politics, society and the human condition, the book explores universal spiritual truths in light of what religious traditions hold and science reveals. Broad aspects of the human condition are discussed and analyzed. In the end the message is uplifting and positive in the face of human irrationality and a world of troubles. This work is for whom intellectual interest and curiosity would take them down the AI rabbit hole and find Wonderland not Mordor.
AI and I : Adventures in Artificial Intelligence Large Language Model