ChatGPT rewrites my last article...

  

   There seems to be a lot going on, right now in my personal life and I'm too distracted to write at my usual level. So, instead, I've been procrastinating by diving down the ChatGPT rabbit hole.
     Earlier today, I wrote a very small and humourless article on the use of the words "I" and "can't," both of which I think can be dangerous, if overused. My observations were very simple and the article didn't really need embellishment...I just wanted to get the ideas off my chest as succinctly as possible. I was disappointed by the lack of creativity in my delivery—but not disappointed enough to want to fix it.
     So, I let ChatGPT have a crack at it...

ME: rewrite the following and make it a little more entertaining: [cut and pasted my I/can't article here]

ChatGPT... The Danger of "I": Are you tired of feeling like the center of the universe? Well, beware of the danger of the mighty "I"! In North America, where individualism is highly valued, it's all too easy to fall into the trap of arrogance and entitlement. But let's not forget, too much of a good thing can be bad for you. Narcissism can lead to isolation and depression, and that's just not a fun time. So, here's a tip to keep your ego in check: Keep tabs on how often you use the word "I" in your sentences. If it's more often than not, it might be a sign that you're a little too self-absorbed. As Barry Switzer once said, "Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Don't let that be you, and keep a healthy perspective on your place in the world.

The Danger of "can't": Are you guilty of saying "can't" too often? Well, listen up, because this little word can be more dangerous than you think! "Can't" is often used as a polite way of saying "don't want to," but it's important to remember that your subconscious mind doesn't always know the difference between thoughts and reality. So, when you say "can't," it can chip away at your self-esteem.
Instead of using "can't" as an excuse, try being honest about what you don't want to do. There are plenty of other ways to decline an offer politely.
As William M Dean said, "Self-esteem is trust in one's self. Like all trust, it must be earned." So, get out there and do stuff! Build your self-esteem by taking action and not letting "can't" hold you back.

Not bad for a first pass! Note how it knows to match the article length.

You can achieve better results by being more specific with the prompt. For example...

ME: Please rewrite this for me and make more entertaining without diminishing the importance of the message: : [cut and pasted my I/can't article here]

ChatGPT... The Danger of "I": Are you the star of your own show? Well, watch out for the perils of "I"! Living in a society that values individualism like North America can make it easy to develop a sense of entitlement and arrogance, leading to a narcissistic outlook. And trust us, being a narcissist is not a ticket to a VIP life, in fact it can lead to isolation and depression, which can be life-threatening. But don't worry, you don't have to fall into this trap. One way to keep your ego in check is to pay attention to how often you use the word "I" in your sentences. If it's more often than not, it might be a sign that you're a little too self-absorbed. As Barry Switzer said, "Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Don't be that person, be humble and keep a healthy perspective on your place in the world. Remember, a little self-awareness can go a long way in keeping you from becoming the star of your own downfall.

The Danger of "can't": "Can't" might seem like a harmless little word, but it's a dangerous trap to fall into! Saying "can't" often means "don't want to" and it's just a polite way of declining an offer or an idea. But here's the thing, when you say "can't" to yourself, your subconscious mind takes it as a fact, chipping away at your self-esteem. But don't fret, you can break free from this "can't" trap. Instead of using it as an excuse, try being honest about what you don't want to do. And remember, as William M Dean said, "self-esteem is trust in one's self. Like all trust, it must be earned." So, be honest with yourself and others, and go out there and do stuff! Build your self-esteem by taking action, and not letting "can't" hold you back.

While this second pass is not perfect, it's an improvement and certainly as good as my uninspired original and it could easily be edited into a worthy article. Also consider that ChatGPT generated this in less than 10 seconds!

Makes you wonder if I could feed it the 80K words of my latest novel that I have at this point and get it to finish it for me!?