I am using that word because that's what Google has written at the top left corner: Bard Experiment.
Bard has the latest information from the Internet, unlike OpenAI's ChatGPT's free version offering information from the Internet only up to the year 2021, my first question to Bard was:
Who is the President of the United States of America?
Bard replied:
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As of today, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the President of the United States of America is Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., commonly known as Joe Biden. He is the 46th and current president of the United States, having assumed office on January 20, 2021.
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Then I decided to pose a trendy question for people like me who love cinema. So, because I was still not decided whether to go to Schwack Cinema in Maldives, I posed the following question:
Is Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" worth a watch from the cinema?
Bard's answer:
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Whether or not Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" is worth a watch in the cinema depends on your individual preferences and what you are looking for in a movie.
Here's a breakdown of some key points to consider:
Positives:
- Action: The film boasts high-octane action sequences that are praised by many viewers, with some even calling them "goosebumps-inducing."
(Here Bard inserted an image from an article titled "Netizens upset as Ranbir Kapoor’s fight scene from Animal teaser is copied from South Korean movie Oldboy" from glamsham.com which accused "Animal" of plagiarizing an action scene of "Oldboy". See the image below).
- Music: The soundtrack is a highlight for many, with catchy tunes and powerful vocals.
- Performances: Ranbir Kapoor delivers a strong performance as the titular character, and the supporting cast also includes well-known names like Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol.
- Cinematography: The film is visually stunning, with beautiful shots and impressive use of lighting.
Negatives:
- Story: Reviews are mixed on the story, with some finding it weak and predictable, while others appreciate the complex father-son relationship explored.
- Length: The film is quite long, clocking in at over 3 hours. This may be a deterrent for some viewers.
- Violence: The film is extremely violent, which may be disturbing for some viewers.
- Misogyny: Some critics have pointed out the film's problematic portrayal of women.
Overall:
"Animal" is a mixed bag that will likely not appeal to everyone. If you are looking for an action-packed film with good music and performances, you may enjoy it. However, if you are sensitive to violence or misogyny, or you prefer films with stronger storylines, you may want to skip this one.
Here are some additional resources that may help you decide:
Reviews:
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2996684/reviews (This is one of those faulty information Google warned Bard may still provide).
Discussions:
-https://www.reddit.com/r/bollywood/comments/18cplhr/is_it_worth_the_watch_guys_i_was_planning_to/
- https://www.quora.com/Is-the-Animal-movie-worth-the-hype (This is another faulty link).
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to watch "Animal" is up to you. I hope this information helps you make an informed choice.
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I was doing this while chatting with a Maldivian friend to whom I mentioned this experiment and she said Bard was good and that she had asked Bard to think what Ibn Arabi would have thought in a situation like this. So I thought I will ask the identity of Ibn Arabi and asked Bard the following question:
Who is Ibn Arabi?
Bard replied:
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Ibn 'Arabi: A Muslim Mystic, Philosopher, and Poet
(Then it inserted the following image of Ibn Arabi from Wikipedia).
Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi (1165-1240 CE) was an Andalusi Muslim scholar, mystic, poet, and philosopher who had a profound impact on Islamic thought. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Islamic mysticism and is often referred to as the "Shaykh al-Akbar" (the Greatest Master).
Ibn Arabi's life and work:
Born in Murcia, Spain, into a family of scholars.
Traveled extensively throughout the Islamic world, meeting with other scholars and mystics.
Wrote over 850 works on a wide range of topics, including philosophy, mysticism, theology, and poetry.
His most famous work is the Futuhat al-Makkiyya (The Meccan Illuminations), a massive encyclopedia of mystical knowledge.
Ibn Arabi's teachings:
Wahdat al-Wujud: This concept, often translated as "Oneness of Being" or "Unity of Existence," is central to Ibn Arabi's thought. It states that all of existence is ultimately one with God.
Love as the Divine Reality: Ibn Arabi believed that love is the essence of God and the driving force behind all creation.
The Perfect Human: Ibn Arabi believed that humans have the potential to become perfect reflections of God.
The Interconnectedness of All Things: Ibn Arabi saw all things in the universe as interconnected and interdependent.
Ibn Arabi's influence:
His work has been influential in a wide range of fields, including Islamic theology, philosophy, mysticism, literature, and art.
He is considered a major figure in the development of Sufism (Islamic mysticism).
His work has also been translated and studied by scholars in the West.
Here are some additional resources where you can learn more about Ibn Arabi:
The Ibn Arabi Society: https://ibnarabisociety.org/
The Futuhat Project: https://www.thefutuhat.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibn_Arabi
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ibn-arabi/
I hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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My friend said she supposed Bard was getting a lot of information as Wikipedia and Reddit were a huge source of information.
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