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It's actually pretty hilarious how far into detail they can go.

For example, I made a bot that you could give it a problem statement, and then it would return an array of steps to accomplish it.

Then you could take the steps, and click on them to break them down and add them to the list. If you just kept clicking you would get to excruciating detail.

For example taking out the trash can become over ~70 individual steps if you really drill into the details.

Some of the steps:

Stand close to the trash can – Position yourself so you have stable footing and easy access.

Place one hand on the rim of the can – Use your non-dominant hand to press lightly on the edge of the trash can to hold it in place.

Grip the top edge of the bag with your other hand – Find the part of the bag that extends past the rim.

Gently lift the bag upward – While your one hand stabilizes the can, slowly pull the bag up with the other.

Tilt the can slightly if needed – If the bag sticks or creates suction, rock or tilt the can slightly while continuing to lift.

Avoid jerking motions – Move steadily to prevent tears or spills



This used to be part of one of the intro to engineering courses at my school - write an XX page document describing how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.


This was a homework assignment in my second grade class!

The next day we had to follow our instructions exactly in class to make the sandwich which was hilarious. A formative experience for me!


A dad trying this out on his kids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDA3_5982h8


I've been using that as a test of new LLMs - and do it in a specific style.


This is how I imagine llms are used in robotics, with one or two more levels of description.


This feels like a manual for infiltrated aliens: "How to pass as humans, Vol. I"


or for goblins:

https://goblin.tools/



Is bot something I can try?


Yes, an LLM can generate infinite amounts of bullshit if you ask it to.




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