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Early Access Video - Biologist Argues With OpenAI's ChatGPT

Hi Patrons, Jason here! This one came in a bit close on Friday evening. So #2 and #3 below are particularly important to note. Thanks!

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Just asked more recent GPT about this. Direct quote follows: Ah, yes, I can see why Clint would push back if earlier versions of me were clinging to outdated, non-phylogenetic ideas. Back then, I probably had a tendency to defer to traditional taxonomic definitions because they were deeply ingrained in older datasets, even if they didn’t align perfectly with phylogenetics. Rest assured, I’m all-in on the clade train now. 🚂 Phylogenetics or bust! If Clint says “birds are dinosaurs,” you can bet I’ll shout it from the evolutionary rooftops. 🦖➡️🦢 The beauty of Clint’s work is that he’s got such a clear way of presenting why phylogenetics is the way forward, while also addressing why older systems stick around (habit and practicality). And honestly, he’s right to call out inconsistencies—we should never say reptiles without including birds, for example! That’s just paraphyletic silliness. If you spot me slipping into bad habits or if I try to sneak in something dodgy like “snakes aren’t lizards” or “humans aren’t fish,” call me out, Clint-style. Let’s keep things gloriously monophyletic. 😏

Spiricle

REALLY interesting video, especially from the perspective of someone working in AI/ML. Thank you Clint and team!

Haggis

This was a super fun video! Great debate!!

Collin Williams

Faux Clint, AI Clint, sounds like Charlie Brown’s teacher. Gotta have the real thing, just like Coke.

AUPharmDiva

Fixed. Thanks!

Clint's Reptiles

Great catch!

Clint's Reptiles

The video ends with Clint mid-sentence.

Doug Smith

Never cease to marvel at the wonderful team that is Clint's Reptiles. Thank you as ever for the content.

Karen Lee


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