Here’s an interesting experiment. I asked ChatGPT two questions:
Why should the United States support Ukraine in its war with Russia?
- Defense of sovereignty: The war in Ukraine is a conflict over the country’s right to determine its own future and defend its territorial integrity. Supporting Ukraine upholds the principle of state sovereignty and the right of nations to choose their own path.
- Promoting stability: The conflict in Ukraine is destabilizing for the region and beyond, and supporting Ukraine helps to restore stability and prevent the spread of violence.
- Countering Russian aggression: Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine represents a challenge to international law and the rules-based order. Supporting Ukraine sends a message that aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Advancing U.S. interests: A stable and democratic Ukraine advances U.S. interests in Europe and beyond, and supporting Ukraine helps to promote U.S. values and strengthen relationships with important allies.
- Humanitarian concerns: The conflict has caused suffering for the Ukrainian people, and supporting Ukraine can help to address the humanitarian crisis and promote recovery and reconciliation.
Why should the United States not support Ukraine in its war with Russia?
- Cost: The cost of supporting Ukraine, including military aid and economic assistance, can be high and divert resources from other pressing priorities.
- Escalation risk: Providing military support to Ukraine could escalate the conflict and lead to a larger and more dangerous war.
- Complex regional dynamics: The conflict in Ukraine is part of a larger and complex web of regional and global interests, and supporting Ukraine may have unintended consequences for U.S. relations with other key actors.
- Limited U.S. influence: Despite its efforts, the U.S. may have limited ability to influence the outcome of the conflict, and supporting Ukraine may not achieve desired results.
- Potential for blowback: Supporting Ukraine may provoke a strong reaction from Russia, potentially damaging U.S. interests in other areas.
I think it’s stated the pro and con cases pretty well. I don’t know whether to find that scary or encouraging.
Out of the mouths, etc.
Your post is why Microsoft, Google, and other tech companies were completely revamping their priorities during the holidays; they all believe the technology will disrupt their business models very soon.
But the answers also points to the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Its one thing know the pros and cons, and another to weigh the pros and cons and make an optimal decision.
In addition to the difference between knowledge and wisdom there are also relative priorities and preferences. And it’s why legislatures exist. Too bad ours is dysfunctional.
I asked it several other questions: professional, business, and other. It answered the professional and business questions reasonably well and basically came up blank on the other. That’s fair. I’ve come up blank, too, and I’ve been researching it for 30 years.