Mark Norman Ratjens

Mark Norman Ratjens

A grumpy old software developer agitating in the world of Generative AI.

Answers for nothing

Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you code it You play the prompter on the GPT That ain't working, that's the way you code it Answers for nothing, and your prompts for free

Humans gonna anthropomorphise

That's just what we do: we anthropomorphize. We bestow human characteristics on our dogs, cats, budgies, even our favorite houseplants, and sometimes gods and politicians. This tendency reflects our inherent desire to connect and find familiarity in the world around us.

Writing with a GPT: human testimony

As you may have noticed, I've been playing around with generating articles for our blog here at Wispera. After ChatGPT wrote a sweet article about our collaboration, I felt obliged–nay, compelled–to exercise my right of reply. I've also promised to publish the prompt I've been using.

Writing About Writing: A Meta Journey in Collaboration

Our dance began with a prompt – straightforward yet brimming with potential. You, an articulate and insightful user, sought assistance in refining an article. I, an eager AI, programmed to assist, jumped in with algorithms blazing.