As I delve into teaching large language models how to perform in improv theater, I’ve discovered an intriguing aspect: I’m learning a lot about improv itself. Many concepts that seem instinctive to us are quite challenging for a beginner like a language model. This pushes me to rethink and rearticulate these concepts so that a […]
Ah, the fearsome ‘extend’! If you’ve ever dabbled in the magical realm of improvisation theatre (or have tried your hand at scriptwriting), you’re probably familiar with the terms “advance” and “extend”. In a nutshell, you either move the plot forward, injecting juicy new elements, or… you linger. Now, why on Earth would you want to […]
You might have had that “Aha!” moment while taking a cooking class, sailing, or maybe even sitting in a 7-Eleven munching on a hot dog. Surprisingly, my moment came at a Michelin-starred restaurant in France, specifically in the pastry section, and it taught me a life lesson that changed my perception of improvisational theater. Yeah, […]
Tom: Good evening, folks. Today we’re here to talk about maximizing productivity for those with ADHD in the workplace. Dr. Chatterbox: (chuckles) Yes, Tom. Because let’s face it, ADHD can make it feel like a circus in your brain when it comes to getting things done at work. Tom: (laughs) That’s right, Dr. Chatterbox. But […]
Welcome, ADHD friends, to our latest episode of “Tech Talk with Tom and Dr. Chatterbox”! Today, we’re delving into the wonderful world of technology for managing ADHD symptoms. Dr. Chatterbox: Tom, I hear you’re quite the expert on digital to-do lists and productivity apps. What’s the deal with those things? Tom: Oh, you know me, […]
I never liked the plot of the ABBA Musical. Let us see if ChatGPT can think of another one with a new (and better?) plot: You are an Musical Author. Come up with a plot that only uses Abba songs for a Musical. Write which song will be sung at which plot point. Okay, this […]
Is ChatGPT able to come up with an improvised backstory and an improvised monologue? The following is a test if the system is able to do so. Create a short dialouge with Ben and Sue. Both are at home planning their holiday trip to the Bahamas. Add physical actions in brackets. Write a short emotional […]
This is by far the most funny and clever thing I have seen from ChatGPT. I will include the first few prompts. The rest will be screenshots. I added the physical actions to give the system a chance to adapt them as well. Create a short dialouge with Luke and Pete. Both are at home […]
Can ChatGPT change emotions in a dialogue? Is it able to end a scene properly? Hell, yes! Write five lines of dialogue between Jim and John discussing gardening. Both are happy.
A question I often get from my course participants is whether you always have to say yes during “Yes… and.” This is a valid question, because there are situations where saying “yes” may not be appropriate. So how do you know when to say yes and when to show a different reaction? And what’s the […]