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'Inspirational' or 'aspirational'? The surprising dangers of ChatGPT. Spaghetto.

Jul 11, 2023

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

The Meaning of Aspirational

3min

How to Be Aspirational

2min

How to Make Staining Glass

4min

Chat GPT: A Natural Language Bot

3min

Chat GPT and the Future of Copyright

5min

The Most Common Words in the Oxford English Dictionary

2min

The Best Kept Secret of Cocktailing

2min

936. Have you ever wondered about the nuanced differences between "aspirational" and "inspirational"? Today, we look at a newer, more cynical meaning of "aspirational." Plus, you've probably heard all about the promise of ChatGPT. Well, we dig into stories of people who were trying to save time, but got in trouble instead.

The ChatGPT segment was written by freelance writer Brenda Thomas, who has also worked as an online educator and instructional designer of online courses.

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