also how it would do on short story prompts which real people have already done (and to which it might even have access if they were famous or exam examples):
ChatGPT: This statement suggests that different beings have different perceptions and interpretations of life and death. To an artist, something may appear to be without life, but to a dog, it may still appear to have some sort of existence or energy.
ChatGPT: This statement suggests that the concept of psyche, or the human mind and soul, can lead to self-destructive behavior. It implies that one's own thoughts and emotions can harm them in a psychological sense.
ChatGPT: Forsooth, 'tis a curst expression thou hast uttered! Methinks thou art troubled. Pray, can I assist thee in any manner befitting a gentleman of my caliber?
Once upon a time, in a world filled with magical creatures and enchanted lands, there was a dragon named Sparky. Sparky was unlike any other dragon you might have heard of, for he was the world's tiniest dragon. Sparky lived in a small cave, surrounded by rolling hills and misty forests. He had one treasure, a single gold coin, which he guarded with his life
One day, a group of thieves heard of Sparky's gold coin and decided to steal it. They were confident that a dragon as small as Sparky wouldn't pose much of a threat. They set out for Sparky's cave, armed with ropes and ladders and all sorts of other things that one might need to steal a dragon's hoard.
But Sparky was a wily dragon, and he knew that the thieves were coming. He spent his days practicing his fire-breathing and sharpening his claws, all the while keeping a watchful eye on the hills surrounding his cave.
The day finally arrived, and the thieves appeared at Sparky's cave. They thought they had Sparky all figured out - but they were wrong. Sparky breathed a burst of fire, and the thieves retreated in terror. They tried again and again, but Sparky was simply too quick and too clever for them.
The thieves eventually gave up, defeated by a dragon who was, by all rights, too small to pose any sort of threat. They retreated back to their village, tails between their legs, and Sparky was left alone once more with his hoard of one single gold coin.
From that day on, Sparky was known throughout the land as the dragon who had defended his hoard against the most determined of thieves. And every day, he would sit in his cave, surrounded by his treasure, and smile to himself, proud of his bravery and cunning.
it's more violent than the human version - and ChatGPT lacks the awareness to realise that the dragon can't be surrounded by a hoard consisting of one coin (but rather the dragon would have to be the one surrounding the hoard instead).
ChatGPT: I apologize if that was not clear in the previous story. You are correct, it makes more sense for the dragon to be surrounding the hoard of coins, rather than the hoard consisting of only one coin and surrounding the dragon. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Me: When you say it makes more sense for the dragon to be surrounding the hoard of coins, are you suggesting the hoard had grown and the dragon now had more than one coin?
ChatGPT: Yes, that is one possibility. The hoard could have grown over time, and the dragon now has more than one coin. This would make it more reasonable for the dragon to be described as "surrounding the hoard of coins." The specific number of coins in the hoard can be left to the imagination.
Me: If there is only one coin, the dragon can surround it. If there are many coins, how is it more reasonable for the dragon to be surrounding them, rather than them surrounding the dragon?
ChatGPT: If there is only one coin, it is reasonable to say that the dragon is surrounding the coin, as it is a small enough object for the dragon to be able to fully encircle it. However, if there are many coins, the hoard becomes larger and the idea of the dragon physically surrounding it becomes less feasible.
ChatGPT: In this case, it would be more reasonable to describe the dragon as being near the hoard or guarding the hoard, rather than surrounding it. This allows for the image of a larger hoard and the dragon protecting it, without having to visually depict the dragon encircling it.
ChatGPT: I apologize for the confusion. That statement was incorrect. With more than one coin, it would not be more reasonable for the dragon to be described as "surrounding the hoard of coins." The best description would depend on the number of coins and the size of the hoard, as well as the context and the intended tone of the story.
ChatGPT: But in general, it would be more accurate to describe the dragon as being near the hoard, guarding it, or simply having a hoard, rather than surrounding it. I apologize for any confusion my previous statement may have caused.
The end.