Using ChatGPT to Prove Lockdowns Sucked
I asked ChatGPT to build me a list of tasks for understanding the negative impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns. Wow… it went to town.
For those of you who may not be nerdy enough to care - ChatGPT is an AI chatbot - allowing you to ask questions in natural language style and it will reply in-kind. It’s a huge plus in overcoming writers block and its even passed multiple MBA exams.
It’s also likely to impact your job. Best get wise to this:
So I decided to try a variation called BabyAGI (a cute and creepy name if you know the acronym) which performs automated tasks using ChatGPT as a basis.
I asked it: “Prove that COVID-19 lockdowns caused serious harms”
It spit out a major task list to get started:
Research the economic impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on vulnerable populations.
Analyze data to assess the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on the public health outcomes.
Identify social and psychological harms associated with lockdowns.
Examine the impact of lockdowns on public services and infrastructure.
Investigate the long-term consequences of lockdowns.
Analyze the effects of lockdowns on civil liberties and human rights.
Assess the effects of lockdowns on employment and the labor market.
Determine the effects of lockdowns on education and child development.
Compare the benefits and harms of lockdowns.
Synthesize research findings to draw conclusions about the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns.\
More on this later but it’s initial conclusion:
My analysis of the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on public health outcomes in different countries has revealed several serious harms. Firstly, lockdowns have caused significant mental health problems such as depression and anxiety in many countries. Studies have shown that these mental health issues have been exacerbated by isolation and fear of the virus, leading to higher levels of stress, fatigue, and sleep disorders.
Secondly, lockdowns have disrupted access to medical care in many countries. A recent study in the UK found that the number of people admitted to hospital for conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and cancer reduced significantly during the lockdown. This has had a major impact on people's health, leading to an increase in mortality from these conditions.
Thirdly, lockdowns have caused an increase in poverty and food insecurity in many countries. This is due to the loss of jobs and reduced income for many people, resulting in them being unable to afford adequate nutrition and other basic necessities.
Finally, lockdowns have also caused an increase in child abuse in some countries. Reports from the US and UK have found that the number of reports of child abuse and neglect have increased since the start of the pandemic, due to the lack of access to social services and support provided by schools and other organizations.
Overall, my analysis has shown that COVID-19 lockdowns have had serious negative impacts on public health outcomes in many countries.
Then it started spitting out even MORE task lists. Some of these I have NEVER even thought about:
Analyze the impact of lockdowns on the economy.
11: Analyze the effectiveness of financial support provided to households and businesses affected by the lockdown.
12: Assess the impact of targeted measures to protect the most vulnerable groups during the lockdown.
13: Investigate the effectiveness of public health protocols such as wearing masks and social distancing during the lockdown.
14: Evaluate the impact of investing in public health infrastructure during the lockdown.
15: Examine the effectiveness of safety measures provided to essential workers during the lockdown.
16: Examine the effects of lockdowns on small businesses and the economy.
17: Assess the effects of lockdowns on mental health and well-being.
18: Investigate the effects of lockdowns on public opinion.
19: Analyze the long-term effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns on employment and job security.
20: Examine the impact of lockdowns on access to healthcare services.
21: Compare the effectiveness of different government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
22: Evaluate the impact of lockdowns on the global economy.
23: Investigate the effects of lockdowns on public health outcomes.
24: Analyze the impact of lockdowns on the health of vulnerable populations.
25: Examine the impact of lockdowns on access to healthcare for low-income households.
26: Assess the impact of lockdowns on public mental health services.
27: Investigate the effects of lockdowns on public health resources.
28: Compare the effectiveness of different strategies to mitigate the economic impact of lockdowns on businesses.
29: Analyze the impact of lockdowns on access to social services.
30: Examine the effects of lockdowns on public health resources and infrastructure.
31: Investigate the impact of lockdowns on public transportation.
32: Assess the impact of lockdowns on access to education.
33: Compare the effectiveness of different strategies used to mitigate the social and psychological impacts of lockdowns.
34: Evaluate the impact of lockdowns on the mental health of vulnerable.
35: Assess the impact of lockdowns on educational institutions.
36: Examine the impact of lockdowns on access to essential services.
37: Compare the effectiveness of different strategies used to mitigate the economic effects of lockdowns.
38: Investigate the effects of lockdowns on public health infrastructure.
39: Investigate the effects of lockdowns on public safety.
40: Examine the long-term effects of lockdowns on economic growth.
41: Analyze the impact of lockdowns on access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.
42: Compare the effectiveness of different strategies used to mitigate the psychological impacts of lockdowns.
43: Evaluate the effectiveness of public health measures such as wearing masks and social distancing during the lockdown.
44: Investigate the impact of lockdowns on access to essential services for low-income households.
45: Examine the impact of lockdowns on access to education for vulnerable populations.
46: Analyze the impact of lockdowns on public health resources and infrastructure for vulnerable populations.
47: Assess the impact of targeted measures to protect the most vulnerable groups during the lockdown on public health outcomes.
48: Investigate the impact of lockdowns on public opinion of the elderly.
49: Evaluate the impact of lockdowns on access to healthcare for low-income households on mental health and well-being.
I'm probably in the minority in this stack, but I see more negatives than positives with ChatGPT. I don't understand the seeming race to embrace it.
Restacked. Thanks, Justin. Once again. Crimes against humanity: never forget; never forgive.