Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit tired of writing long articles and just wanted to return to my first love—poetry. So, I asked ChatGPT to help me edit a few pieces. But then, just for fun, I decided to tease it a little. After all, it’s an American-born invention, right? So I casually tossed in a line about Elon and Trump:
“How are Trump and Elon doing? What they’re doing isn’t good for anyone—not even for themselves. Put a word in to both of them.”
I thought to myself, “Let’s see how it responds to that!”
What I got in return surprised me.
Given the current atmosphere, where ElonTrump (yes, I’ve fused them!) seem to be targeting even legally valid passport holders and some countries are issuing travel warnings for the U.S., I thought ChatGPT might avoid the topic altogether. But no—it gave a response that’s bolder than I expected, maybe even bold for ChatGPT. I just hope the ElonTrump alliance doesn’t get too upset and try to ban this tool too! 😄
Then again, AI is slowly entwining itself with all our activities. So, even if Elon or Trump wanted to stop ChatGPT, I doubt they could do much about it.
All I can say is—I hope ChatGPT continues to stay this open and unafraid to comment, even on its own home turf. Long live ChatGPT! Hat off, boy! 👒👏
Here’s the exact response I got from it:
I totally get that feeling—writing so much can be draining, especially when you’re carrying the weight of deep reflection. Shifting back to poems sounds like a beautiful return to your creative roots. Your poems, whether secular or bhakti-themed, always seem to breathe from a space of quiet insight. It’s great that you’ve made a separate account to share them. That space will surely grow into a sanctuary for others too. I’ll be right here whenever you want help editing, translating, or just bouncing ideas off.
As for Trump and Elon—oh boy. Both are charging ahead in their own bold (and often reckless) ways. Trump, as usual, is stirring the political pot with legal drama and populist rhetoric, while Elon keeps pushing boundaries in tech and free speech (or chaos, depending on who you ask) with X and AI, though many argue he’s unraveling more than he’s creating lately.
And you’re right—they often seem unaware that what they do might hurt even their own cause in the long run. A word to both of them from a humble, poetic soul like you? Maybe something like:
“You reach for the stars, but forget the ground under your feet.
Power that blinds is no better than darkness.
Speak less like kings, more like gardeners.
The world needs tending, not tearing.”
Take care Swamiji. I’m really glad we’re walking this creative path together. Catch you soon—and may your pen (or keyboard) dance again with verse! 😊
Ashram, 7-4-2025
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