Science Rhymes is accepting submissions for our BRIGHT IDEAS poetry contest with National Science Week 2023. Using AI, such as ChatGPT, is allowed on the understanding that such poems are attributed to the person & AI neural network used. Below, is a justification and guide for using AI written by ChatGPT, a Q & A segment, followed by A Science Rhyme by John & ChatGPT.
ORIGINS OF THE FUTURE crayon drawing by Sharon Davson
ChatGPT’s ability to write rhymes about science, nature, and the environment presents a unique and engaging way to explore these topics. By using poetic techniques such as rhyme and rhythm, ChatGPT can create memorable and enjoyable verses that aid in the retention of information. Rhymes have long been recognized as powerful mnemonic devices, helping individuals remember and recall complex concepts with ease. When applied to scientific subjects, this approach can be particularly beneficial for students.
Poetry has the capacity to transform scientific and environmental concepts into vivid, imaginative expressions. By employing evocative language, metaphor, and storytelling, ChatGPT can bring these topics to life, making them more relatable and accessible. The rhythmic nature of rhymes enhances the appeal, embedding the information into the memory through the repetition and musicality of the verses.
While ChatGPT can provide links to sources for the poems it generates, it’s important to exercise caution and verify the accuracy of the information. ChatGPT is a language model trained on a vast corpus of text, but it doesn’t have direct access to the internet or the ability to browse web pages in real time. Therefore, it’s advisable to cross-reference the information provided by ChatGPT with reputable sources to ensure its accuracy.
To best ensure the accuracy of science information in the poems, it’s essential to provide clear guidelines and prompt ChatGPT with accurate scientific facts. Clearly specify the desired topic, outline the key points, and emphasize the importance of scientific accuracy. By providing specific details and referencing trusted sources, the resulting rhymes will have a higher likelihood of being factually correct.
Incorporating ChatGPT’s rhymes into educational settings can stimulate students’ interest and engagement with science, nature, and the environment. The combination of creativity and accurate information helps foster a deeper understanding and long-term retention of the topics at hand. By tapping into the power of poetry, ChatGPT opens up a world of possibility for students to explore, appreciate, and remember the wonders of science, nature, and the environment.
Prompt given to ChatGPT was: Write 300 words about how ChatGPT can write rhymes about science, nature and the environment. Can this help students remember new topics? Can ChatGPT provide links to sources for the poems it creates? Include guidelines to best ensure the science information is accurate.
Answering John’s questions on ChatGPT poetry
-
Have you tried using ChatGPT? In February, my friend Nicky and I gave ChatGPT a prompt to create a funny rhyme about black holes. (You’ll find that poem at the end of the PDF Clever Concepts in Science.) I included this poem as I am allowing ChatGPT or equivalent AI co-authored poems in this year’s Science Week blog of poetry – on the understanding that writers acknowledge the language AI they have used to co-author a poem.
- What happens if two people ask ChatGPT to do exactly the same thing? Will it always create the same poem? ChatGPT has limited contextual memory, so perfect duplicates would probably be coincidental rather than expected.
- What do you think of the poem John & ChatGPT came up with? I liked it more than the Black Hole poem experiment. Perhaps that’s because prompt information given by John was more specific and included “written in the style of Celia Berrell”.
- Is it original or has ChatGPT just taken lines from your published works? It’s original as far as my own poetry is concerned.
- Have you read any articles about concerns over training AI on copyrighted material? Yes I recently read New Scientist’s May issue 3435 on the AI Revolution. I think giving these neural networks access to copyrighted material is essentially a form of theft, particularly since someone else will profit from it. However, it may be the only way such Large Language Models could acquire sufficient “quality” language training.
- Were you impressed with the reference links supplied by ChatGPT? YES! It appears that “in the style of” prompted the neural network to search for examples.
- Are you pleased to be part of the AI training material or annoyed? I’d say I’m ambivalent. I themed this year’s call for poems for Science Week around the poem “Mother of Invention”, accompanied by an image of the drawing “Origins of the Future” by Sharon Davson (which inspired the poem & features at the top of this page). This image and poem’s sentiments make it clear there is no way to put the stopper back in the bottle now! So there’s not much point in just being upset about it. Better to work out how we can safely learn to navigate and legislate for its pitfalls ASAP.
- Is it a good thing that your poems are now incorporated into this ‘AI intellect’? Is this a form of immortality for you? I like to think my Science Rhymes creations/intellect helps make the world a better place – at least for some. Perhaps a part of that will live on. But I would personally prefer to avoid being around if AI becomes sentient and we all have to contend with ITS FEELINGS … THAT WOULD BE DISASTROUS!
John’s Prompt to ChatGPT: write a poem in the style of Celia Berrell
ChatGPT’s response: Celia Berrell is an Australian poet who writes poems for children. Her poems are usually about science and nature and are written in a way that makes them easy to understand and fun to read. Here’s a poem in the style of Celia Berrell:
A Science Rhyme created by John & ChatGPT
The world is full of wonder,
From the smallest ant to the tallest tree,
There’s so much to discover,
And so much more to see.The stars above us twinkle,
In the sky so dark and deep,
And when we look up at them,
We can’t help but feel complete.The oceans are so vast,
And the creatures that live within,
Are all so different and unique,
It’s like a whole new world to begin.So let’s explore this world of ours,
And all that it has to give,
For there’s nothing quite as wonderful,
As the life that we all live.
ChatGPT’s Source: Conversation with Bing, 13/05/2023
(1) Celia Berrell | Australian Children’s Poetry Website.
https://australianchildrenspoetry.com.au/australianpoets/a-e/celia-berrell/ Accessed 13/05/2023.
(2) “The Beauty of it All” by Celia Berrell | Australian Children’s Poetry …. https://australianchildrenspoetry.com.au/2019/12/29/the-beauty-of-it-all-by-celia-berrell/ Accessed 13/05/2023.
(3) “Peace by Piece” by Celia Berrell – Australian Children’s Poetry …. https://australianchildrenspoetry.com.au/2019/12/30/peace-by-piece-by-celia-berrell/ Accessed 13/05/2023.
If you’ve read down to here, CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you’ve found this information helpful. And good luck with any poems you create.