Artificial Rubbish – part 4
I decided to ask Chat GPT to give me a summary of my blog. According to an Artificial Intelligence summary provided as part of a Google search, ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate human-like responses to user prompts. That’s AI telling me what AI is.
So is it any good? I decided to ask Chat GPT “What is The Hall of Einar?” Here’s its answer:
The Hall of Einar is the name of a project and website created by British artist and writer Darren S. Johnson.
Hold on. That’s not my name. My name is David Bailey. And because there’s a famous photographer by the same name, my photographs are copyright David Bailey (not the). Where did the name Darren S. Johnson come from? I’ve searched and I have no idea.
Chat GPT appears to have made it up.
It’s primarily a personal exploration of nature, wildlife, and the world of birds, with a particular focus on nature writing, art, and photography. The title itself likely draws inspiration from Viking heritage, evoking a sense of history, nature, and a connection to the land.
Okay, that bit is reasonable.
At the core of The Hall of Einar, you’ll find Darren’s reflections on wildlife—particularly birds—and his deep engagement with the natural world. The site is a mix of journal-style writing and beautiful, evocative photographs, often focusing on birds in their natural habitats. His photography often captures the fleeting moments of wild birds in action, providing a sense of immediacy and intimacy with the subjects.
It’s David, not Darren. I’m glad it ‘thinks’ my photographs are ‘beautiful’ and ‘evocative’.
The name “Hall of Einar” is inspired by Einar, a Norse name, and the concept of a hall being a gathering place for the stories of heroes, animals, and natural events. The “Hall” could be interpreted as a metaphor for the space where stories about the natural world, particularly birds, are shared and celebrated.
It’s accusing me of using metaphors now.
My blog is named after my house, which is called Einar because the previous owner misspelled its name:
In addition to personal reflections, The Hall of Einar is also a platform for Darren’s thoughts on writing, nature conservation, and his own artistic work, especially focused on wildlife illustration and photography. It is a celebration of the beauty of nature and a way for Darren to share his experiences in a thoughtful, reflective, and visually engaging manner.
Who is this mysterious Darren?
If you’re interested in art, nature, and the poetic storytelling of wildlife, The Hall of Einar provides a beautiful, immersive window into that world.
“Occasionally poetic” is what I’d say.
There’s a final disclaimer in small print:
ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.
So it can.
Here’s a wet Puffin ( a real photograph and not an AI-generated one):
