Olivia L. Dobbs
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Science Enthusiast, Naturalist, Dreamer, Nerd.
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Can You Tell Which Paragraphs Were Written by an AI Chat Bot?. Top Story - May 2023.
Can you tell the difference between AI-generated text and authentic writing? The following eight passages were either generated by ChatGPT or written by real people. After taking your guess, click the links below to see if you’re correct.
By Olivia L. Dobbsabout a year ago in Futurism
Which Type of Energy Production is Actually Better for the Planet?
As the world's population continues to grow and technological advancements bring about increased demand for energy, the debate over the best sources of energy has become more critical than ever. With the looming threat of climate change and the need for sustainable and reliable energy sources, it's important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources.
By Olivia L. Dobbsabout a year ago in Earth
5 Surprising Ways that Climate Change Will Affect Us In the Next Decade
Since the dawn of the environmental movement, scientists have reported potentially apocalyptic doom scenarios if we fail to mitigate the effects of climate change. From rising sea levels, to record-breaking temperatures, to unprecedented storm events, our failure to reduce emissions has been [rightfully] painted as a looming dystopia.
By Olivia L. Dobbsabout a year ago in Earth
TikTok Keeps Diagnosing People with Neurodiversity. Is it Valid?
It started out as a single, short video. An influencer remarked on his ability to hyperfocus on tasks that he was interested in. I watched the whole thing, nose-exhaled, tapped the heart, and went about my doom scroll. Suddenly, my FYP was filled with ADHD-related content. Worse yet, the content toted relatable ADHD symptoms - I couldn’t help but wonder, should I have been diagnosed with this disorder?
By Olivia L. Dobbsabout a year ago in Futurism
Genetic Disparity: How Close Are We to the Sci-Fi Future of GATTACA?
“Designer babies could be just two years away”, wrote CNN journalist Jack Guy in 2019. His article highlighted what was, at the time, the hottest news in the world of bioethics, that gene editing was becoming safe enough for use on human embryos.
By Olivia L. Dobbsabout a year ago in Futurism
Nature-Inspired Solutions: How Biomimicry is Helping Us Solve Some of Humanity's Biggest Challenges
Have you ever thought about how we can solve some of humanity's biggest challenges by looking to nature for inspiration? Well, that's exactly what biomimicry is all about!
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth
Beating the Deadline: How Close are We to Curing Alzheimer's Disease?
Thursday afternoons were reserved for visiting Grandma Joan. Once a week, I’d turn the corner to a beaming smile, as she excitedly rocked back and forth in her wheelchair. But, this week was different. I turned the corner this time to an empty room. All that was left of Grandma there was her belongings.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth
The Cocaine Hippos of Puerto Triunfo
Pablo Escobar, to the disdain of many a Colombian, is one of the most internationally well-known historical figures of the country. The infamous drug lord, who became the wealthiest criminal in history, plagued Colombia for nearly 20 years.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth
Space Junk: The Growing Swarm of Trash in Our Atmosphere
Humans are profoundly gifted at creating trash. No matter where you travel on earth, there are remnants of human debris. The highest points on earth are littered with climbing equipment from failed expeditions, the lowest trenches have microplastics. It’s no well-kept secret that we’re a species of litterbugs.
By Olivia L. Dobbs2 years ago in Earth