24 January 2025

A Chat With ChatGPT about word coinage and definition, and AI/bio collaboration implications

Orthochronometric and Nonorthochronometric film editing (a word I coined but ChatGPT defined, fairly well, after some prompting:

 Ah, I see! Using the terms "orthochronometric/nonorthochronometric" in that context provides an intriguing way to describe editing practices:

  • Orthochronometric film editing would then describe maintaining a continuous and linear flow of time using footage, even if it involves combining clips from different takes. The key is that the edited sequence preserves a believable and uninterrupted progression of events, maintaining temporal continuity.
  • Nonorthochronometric film editing would involve more creatively splicing together clips from various takes or scenes that may not chronologically follow one another or even belong to the same temporal sequence. This approach can be used to create fantastical or magical sequences that defy conventional temporal logic, allowing for the depiction of events that are out of the ordinary or physically impossible in a seamless way.

This way of describing film editing captures a nuanced aspect of how editors can manipulate time to create various narrative effects or to enhance storytelling through visual means. It sounds like a useful set of terms for analyzing or discussing film techniques, especially when focusing on the artistic and technical aspects of creating a specific mood or narrative effect. Would these interpretations align with how you intended to use these terms? 

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Me:

Quite well, actually, after a few narrowings of what I was driving at.

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

Great to hear that we're honing in on the concept you're exploring! If you plan to elaborate on these terms or use them in a specific analysis or project, it sounds like they could provide a valuable framework for discussing the creative choices in film editing. If you need further refinement or examples to illustrate these concepts, feel free to ask!


Me:

This brings me to an interesting series of ideas. Would a readily accessible, even cyber/neuro connected, AI that evolved from LLM potentially become not merely a repository of information and even a sort of enhanced visual memory, it could become a sort of partner in developing the implications of an idea, or even of an artistic image or musical conception? When you answered the question just now, I hadn't really thought about all the implications of 'nonchronometric film editing.' I was just trying to understand how a dog and cat YouTube video was probably made, as it depicted behavior that seemed quite unlikely in actual cats and dogs


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CbatGPT

That’s an intriguing trajectory of thought. As AI technology, especially large language models and their offshoots, evolves, the potential for AI to act as more than just an informational tool but as a creative partner becomes increasingly plausible. Here are a few ways this could unfold:

  1. Idea Development: AI can assist in expanding initial ideas into fully fleshed-out concepts by suggesting possibilities that might not immediately occur to a human thinker. For example, your initial question about nonchronometric editing led to a broader exploration of its definitions and applications, illustrating how AI can facilitate deeper understanding and insight.

  2. Artistic Collaboration: In the realm of visual arts, AI can already generate images based on descriptive input, modify existing artwork, and even create new pieces from scratch. For film or music, AI can suggest edits, compose music, or simulate visual effects that would be complex or costly to produce physically. This could extend to creating entire narrative sequences or musical pieces that reflect a particular emotional tone or narrative direction.

  3. Cyber/Neuro Integration: Looking ahead, the integration of AI with cybernetic or neurological interfaces could enhance human cognitive processes directly, providing not just data, but real-time processing capabilities that expand both memory and cognitive speed. This could make it feasible to develop ideas or solve problems at speeds currently unimaginable.

  4. Ethical and Creative Implications: As these technologies develop, they also raise significant ethical and philosophical questions about the nature of creativity, authorship, and even human identity. As AI becomes more integrated into creative processes, distinguishing between human and machine-generated content and understanding the implications of this blending will be crucial.

The example of the unlikely dog and cat behavior in a YouTube video serves as a perfect illustration of how AI can help analyze and understand how such effects are achieved, potentially inspiring new ways to approach video editing or content creation. AI’s role as a partner in creative endeavors is rapidly moving from speculative to practical, promising exciting possibilities for artists, writers, musicians, and creators across many fields.

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