6 Comments
User's avatar
TAM's avatar

Because everything on the internet should first be tested with cats.

Cat Carbon Footprints:

Cats emit a unique greenhouse gas when they purr, contributing to the overall carbon footprint of pet ownership.

Cat-Operated Electric Cars:

Cats control miniature electric cars, encouraging sustainable transportation and reducing human carbon emissions.

Cat-Composed Climate Symphonies:

Cats compose soothing music that helps calm anxious humans during climate-related events, reducing stress-induced emissions.

Definitely amusing! I'll have to think more about using it in more constructive ways.

Thanks for the post- I really appreciate the running theme of creativity in science!

Expand full comment
Matthias C. Rillig's avatar

Thanks a lot!!! :)

Expand full comment
Chris E Christenson's avatar

I like applying systems thinking to the 5 elements as the Ancients knew it (TCM, Humorism, and etc.)

That itself bridges interesting ideas to medicine, communication and etc.

Expand full comment
Chris E Christenson's avatar

The Five Elements – Like a Super Team for the World!

1. Wood – Like a growing tree, Wood is all about starting new things and being creative. It’s strong but can bend, just like a tree in the wind. Wood is like a curious kid with big ideas, always learning and growing.

2. Fire – Fire is bright, full of energy, and spreads quickly. It’s the excitement you feel when you’re having fun or playing your favorite game. Fire brings warmth and lights up the world.

3. Earth – Earth is steady and dependable, like the ground you walk on. It helps plants grow and gives us food. Earth is caring and supports everyone, like a good friend who’s always there.

4. Metal – Metal is strong and sharp, like a sword or a robot. It’s about being focused, cutting out distractions, and being organized. Metal helps you stay on track and finish what you start.

5. Water – Water can be calm like a pond or powerful like a river. It’s all about going with the flow, being flexible, and finding your own path. Water is also deep and full of hidden treasures, like the ocean.

How They Work Together:

Imagine the Five Elements as a team of superheroes. They each have their own special powers, but they work best when they’re balanced. If one gets too strong or too weak, the whole team can feel a little off.

For example:

• Wood feeds Fire (like how trees fuel a campfire).

• Fire turns into Earth (ashes and dirt after a fire).

• Earth creates Metal (minerals deep underground).

• Metal holds Water (like a metal cup).

• Water helps Wood grow (like rain for trees).

Expand full comment
Andy Zhang's avatar

For me, in the begining, if I want to learn R program to draw a figure, it is good to use ChatGPT for helping debug. However, later when I know it can also write code, I am lazy to write and I ask them to write. It is not good if I do not write code and learn by myself. I need find a balance and not let myself rely on ChatGPT too much. But anyway, LLM is a good tool, depending on how human using it.

Expand full comment
Matthias C. Rillig's avatar

I agree. We shouldn't become too dependent on these tools.

Expand full comment