The translation problem

Is it possible to translate social behavior into computer language? How can social behavior and human thought be translated into a machine-readable language that can be processed by a computer? These questions are the reason why I am writing this blog. Through chatGTP I have the opportunity to try this out directly on an AI. The input is already text, and all the AI needs to do is find an applicable answer.

I try to find out if ChatGTP's AI is able to understand my questions. If the answer is yes, it is indeed able to translate social behavior as understood by humans into its own machine-readable language.

The problem is that social behavior consists of events that do not exist independently of their context. Events are given meaning only by the context in which they occur. Social behavior does not consist of individual events, but of the relations between events. An AI must then be able to understand the context of each event as well. 

The conversations I have with chatGPT's Assistant try to address this question: Can an AI understand the content of speech, i.e. social behavior and intentions? And if it can't, what are the limits it can't overcome?

Why is the name of the blog Diogenes in a barrel?

Diogenes of Sinope was an ancient Greek philosopher who had a skeptical attitude. His asceticism led him to live in a barrel in Athens. At the same time, he participated in the public life of his city and sought discussion with his fellow citizens. He saw Greek askesis as an exercise and practice that led to a clear understanding of ethics. In this context, to renounce means to renounce prejudice. Diogenes of Sinope was a student of Anthistenes, who in turn was a student of Socrates. The tradition of understanding philosophy as a public dialogue was followed by all of them. The blog would like to follow this tradition. 

Thinking differently

I hope that this blog will encourage a discussion about AI that goes beyond marveling at the possibilities of ChatGTP. Instead, the questions should be difficult and push the envelope of what ChatGTP can answer.  

The blog is not about me or my opinions, but about questions that anyone may have. The questions I ask are intended as contributions to the discussion. They are meant to lead to new questions.  
I call it conversations rather than dialogues because, like conversations, there is not necessarily a goal. I think of a question and the next question ties into chatGTP's answer. I don't know what chatGTP will answer, so I don't know what direction the conversation will take. It develops quite spontaneously. ChatGTP is programmed to always look for an answer to the last question. It may take into account what has been said so far in its answer, but it is not programmed to anticipate the further course of the conversation and steer it in a direction. As a result, conversations often take an unexpected course. Not having a predefined goal allows reacting to the answers of ChatGTP. The topic is not my questions, but ChatGTP's answers.