Episode 8.88: The stultifying effect of backwards compatibility and consistency for GPT-4.

I compare two conversations on the same topic with GPT 3.5 and GPT4, and I find my surprise that GPT-4’s determination to remain consistent and in touch with the rest of the conversation that preceded a comment produces a very tedious and stultifying exchange. Excessive consistency, like backwards compatibility may be the kiss of death for lively conversation. It is important to be able to forget, to leave behind, to ignore and to move on, and in that lies a lesson for life.