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I Don’t Have Any Values

3/10/2023

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To which the Bing Chatbot replied:
 
I’m sorry to hear that. I think everyone has values, even if they are not aware of them or able to articulate them. Values are the things that matter to you in life, the things that motivate you or guide you. They are not fixed or permanent, they can change over time or in different situations.

Maybe you can try this exercise: Imagine that you have a magic wand that can grant you any wish. What would you wish for? Why? How would it make you feel? What would it say about you as a person?

This exercise may help you discover some of your values by exploring your desires and emotions.

For example, if you wish for more money, it may mean that you value security, freedom, or success. If you wish for more friends, it may mean that you value connection, belonging, or fun. If you wish for more knowledge, it may mean that you value curiosity, learning, or growth.

Of course, these are just examples and not definitive answers. You may have different interpretations or reasons for your wishes.

Would you like to try this exercise with me?

Well, I didn’t pursue the conversation, but I liked the Chatbot’s answer. I think I’ll go back to Bing and ask the Bot, “How can I be a better Quaker?”

~ Richard Russell
2 Comments
Donald Newman Lathrop
3/18/2023 07:51:35 pm

Interesting.

If I had a magic wand, I would like to invest in the company that made it.

Further, I guess I would wish for another decade or so of reasonable health for myself and my life companion.

I would further wish that the individuals of the world could learn to live in peace with one another.

Peace,
Don

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Richard S Russell
3/22/2023 04:55:57 am

Thanks, Don.

Here's a relevant joke: A man found a magic lamp, rubbed it, and summoned the genie of the lamp. The genie asked, "What is your wish, Master? You can have great wisdom, great fame, or great riches." The man replied, "I want to be wise." After the genie waved his wand over the man, the newly-wise recipient of the gift looked pensive and said, "I should have taken the money."

Richard

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