Monday, June 12, 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Thriving on the Edge of Chaos
ChatGPT did a nice job of summarizing my 108 page graduate thesis paper. You can read more about this 7 year qualitative study here.
Summary
Lee L. Chazen's thesis titled "Thriving on the Edge of Chaos: An Argument for a Complex Adaptive Theory of Education" presents a case for the adoption of a complex adaptive system approach in the field of education, challenging the conventional scientific-deterministic model. His study found profound changes in student participation and higher order behavior when implementing a more fluid, laterally powered system, where the teacher acted more as a facilitator. These changes, he argues, lead to enhanced creative and critical thinking in students. The research underpins the argument with insights from emergence, chaos theory, complexity, and consilience.
Facts
- 📚 Chazen argues against the traditional scientific-deterministic model of education which, according to him, stifles curiosity, creativity, and potential for growth in both teachers and students. Instead, he proposes a complex adaptive theory of education.
- 📈 This work is a qualitative study that includes data from classroom observations, teacher and student notes, administrative evaluations, and various literature sources, over a seven-year period.
- 🔄 When Chazen changed his classroom structure from a hierarchical model to a complex adaptive system, he noted profound changes such as increased participation and complex higher order behavior among students.
- 🎓 The role of the teacher in this model shifts from an authoritative figure to a facilitator, acting as a feedback loop, creating a more inclusive, interactive learning environment.
- 🧩 Instead of using lectures to deliver course content, an open-ended game format was used to encourage engagement and thought-processing.
- ⚙️ The research draws support from areas like emergence, chaos theory, complexity, and consilience, and finds many similarities between scientific phenomena and social behavior observed in the classroom.
- 🧪 Chazen suggests the idea that the second law of thermodynamics (everything is prone to entropy) can be overturned and that order can arise from chaos, an interesting point for further research.
See the new Global Challenge website for information about the game and how you can run this in your classroom.
Friday, May 12, 2023
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
ChatGPT and the Future of Education: Educational Game Developer Shows Teachers How They Can Navigate The AI Tsunami
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
How One 800-Word Mega-Prompt Could Replace Textbooks and Transform The Way Students Learn
San Francisco, CA - May 3rd, 2023 - As AI technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the potential for systems like ChatGPT to revolutionize education has become increasingly apparent. In a recent episode of the ChatGPT & Prompt Engineering Podcast, educational game developer and prompt engineer Lee Chazen discussed the transformative potential of prompt engineering and AI generative language programs like ChatGPT.
Chazen's graduate research twenty years ago argued for a self-organized learning environment where students could create their own questions and answers, even building a game that would play out over the course of the year, covering all the material needed for the class. With ChatGPT, this vision can become a reality. Chazen revealed that only five to six well-crafted prompts can generate a year's worth of content and curriculum for a class, potentially replacing textbooks. He showcased an 800-word prompt that generates 400 multiple-choice and short-answer questions and answers, effectively dividing the recorded span of history into 20 sections of time, seven areas of knowledge, and six levels of learning. Additionally, teachers can insert various educational theories, e.g. Bloom’s Taxonomy or Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences such that one can cater to different learning styles.
Chazen leverages AI models like GPT-4 to generate engaging content for websites and social media, providing valuable insights for businesses, educators, and content creators. He believes that ChatGPT and other language models are mirrors of humanity, only as good or bad as the prompts we construct.
As a former teacher and content strategist, Chazen has extensive experience in using AI to enhance the learning experience. He is available for interviews and workshops on a range of topics, including the role of right-brained conceptual thinkers in the AI world, the importance of hypergeneralists, and the potential of ChatGPT as a moderator and coach.
To learn more about Lee Chazen's projects and innovations, visit Global Challenge 2.0 / Metamorphosis, the Right Brain World Blog, or GliderCell. For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Lee at lee@glidercell.com or book an appointment here.
The ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering Podcast with Greg Schwartz is set to release the exclusive episode featuring Lee Chazen on Wednesday, May 3rd, providing state-of-the-art information on prompt engineering, ChatGPT, and other AI systems. Chazen reminds listeners that ChatGPT is a reflection of the digital information we have produced, and its potential is only limited by the quality of the prompts we construct.
Friday, April 28, 2023
ChatGPT turns a history book into a game with 400 questions! Techniques:...
San Francisco, CA - April 26, 2023 - The ChatGPT & Prompt Engineering Podcast with Greg Schwartz, featuring state of the art information on prompt engineering, ChatGPT and other AI systems such as Bard, Midjourney and DALLE, is set to release an exclusive episode featuring former teacher and content strategist Lee Chazen on Wednesday, May 3rd. In this vibrant conversation, Chazen shares his expertise on prompt engineering and the potential to revolutionize education, content creation, and various industries through AI generative language programs like ChatGPT.
During the interview, Chazen showcases the astonishing potential of AI by revealing how only 5 to 6 well-crafted prompts can create a year's worth of content and curriculum for a class - possibly replacing textbooks. Chazen shares how one particular 800-word prompt generates 400 multiple choice and short answer question and answers that will effectively divide the recorded span of history into 7 areas of knowledge and 6 levels of learning – a prompt that can be used in the educational game Global Challenge 2.0 | Metamorphosis (GC2.0-M). He also shares other ideas for harnessing the power of AI in, for example, scheduling one’s day, coaching or in streamlining business content.
Listeners will also learn how Chazen leverages AI models like GPT-4 to generate engaging content for websites and social media, providing valuable insights for businesses, educators, and content creators alike.
Lee Chazen is available for interviews and workshops on a range of topics, including the role of the right-brained conceptual thinker in today's AI world; what it means to be a hypergeneralist; and the role of ChatGPT as a moderator and coach, especially for those with ADHD. Chazen, a French Horn player, trail runner, disc golfer, writer, content strategist, and educational game developer, shows how diverse interests and experiences can lead to better content and more imaginative solutions.
To discover more about Lee Chazen's projects and innovations, explore the following links:
GliderCell: Prompt Engineering and Content Strategy
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a pioneer hypergeneralist in the fields of education and “concept engineering.” Tune in to the ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering Podcast on May 3rd for an episode filled with fresh insights, innovative ideas, and a glimpse into the future of education and content creation.
To schedule an interview or learn more about Lee's work, please contact him at lee@glidercell.com or book an appointment here.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Beyond the Textbook: ChatGPT is About to Usher in a New Era of Social Studies Instruction
PRESS RELEASE
San Francisco, CA - April 27, 2023 - The ChatGPT & Prompt Engineering Podcast with Greg Schwartz, featuring state of the art information on prompt engineering, ChatGPT and other AI systems such as Bard, Midjourney and DALLE, is set to release an exclusive episode featuring former teacher and content strategist Lee Chazen on Wednesday, May 3rd. In this vibrant conversation, Chazen shares his expertise on prompt engineering and the potential to revolutionize education, content creation, and various industries through AI generative language programs like ChatGPT.
During the interview, Chazen showcases the astonishing potential of AI by revealing how only 5 to 6 well-crafted prompts can create a year's worth of content and curriculum for a class - possibly replacing textbooks. Chazen shares how one particular 800-word prompt generates 400 multiple choice and short answer question and answers that will effectively divide the recorded span of history into 7 areas of knowledge and 6 levels of learning – a prompt that can be used in the educational game Global Challenge 2.0 | Metamorphosis (GC2.0-M). He also shares other ideas for harnessing the power of AI in, for example, scheduling one’s day, coaching or in streamlining business content.
Listeners will also learn how Chazen leverages AI models like GPT-4 to generate engaging content for websites and social media, providing valuable insights for businesses, educators, and content creators alike.
Lee Chazen is available for interviews and workshops on a range of topics, including the role of the right-brained conceptual thinker in today's AI world; what it means to be a hypergeneralist; and the role of ChatGPT as a moderator and coach, especially for those with ADHD. Chazen, a French Horn player, trail runner, disc golfer, writer, content strategist, and educational game developer, shows how diverse interests and experiences can lead to better content and more imaginative solutions.
To discover more about Lee Chazen's projects and innovations, explore the following links:
- Global Challenge 2.0 / Metamorphosis
- Right Brain World Blog
- GliderCell: Prompt Engineering and Content Strategy
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a pioneer hypergeneralist in the fields of education and “concept engineering.” Tune in to the ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering Podcast on May 3rd for an episode filled with fresh insights, innovative ideas, and a glimpse into the future of education and content creation.
To schedule an interview or learn more about Lee's work, please contact him at lee@glidercell.com or book an appointment here.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
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Wednesday, March 01, 2023
Moving Forward as a Prompt Engineer and Multidisciplinary Super Creator
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Thursday, February 02, 2023
In a World with AI and ChatGPT, The Future of Work Demands "Creative Generalists" and "Concept Architects" - Are You Ready?"
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As the world becomes increasingly technology-driven, it's more important than ever to have creative and innovative thinkers at the forefront of our organizations and businesses. Daniel Pink predicted this shift in his 2005 book, "A Whole New Mind," when he wrote about the need for "right-brain" oriented individuals who could develop holistic strategies for utilizing technology. Now, more than ever, we need "creative generalists," "concept architects," and individuals who can devise new best practices in an ever-changing digital landscape.
The advent of AI-powered writing tools like ChatGPT has changed the game for content creation and ideation. With the ability to generate a blog post in mere seconds, it begs the question: what is the future of the content strategist and copywriter within an organization?
This is where GliderCell comes in. Our platform provides a solution for businesses and organizations looking to tap into the power of creative generalists and concept architects. GliderCell connects you with a team of experts who can help you develop new and innovative strategies for utilizing technology and AI to achieve your goals. Whether it's finding the best way to use ChatGPT at your school or government office, or developing new best practices for content creation, GliderCell has you covered.
Don't let your organization fall behind in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Sign up for GliderCell today and unlock the power of creative thinking and innovative strategies. Our team is here to help, so don't hesitate to reach out.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
For Sale as an NFT: A 1957 Invention of an Early "Microwave" Vending Machine / Food Heating and Dispensing Apparatus
A Brief History
Otto Chazen, the inventor, left Berdychiv, Ukraine with his sister Ruth - to escape the Cossacks and the pogroms of the early 1920s. He and his sister dreamed of a better life in America. After hiding out in Poland and Romania, they eventually made it to Buffalo, NY where he became an insurance man and raised a family. Though he worked in insurance, the story is told that he had training to be an engineer. He and his son Boris, who in the 1950s, became an engineer got to work on developing what would have been the first of its kind – a microwave vending machine. Though the microwave had already been invented in 1947, there was nothing of its kind in popular use - a machine that would dispense a hot meal. Even in the 1970s, you might see a vending machine next to a microwave oven, but you still wouldn’t see the two combined into one thing. After they completed the design, Otto would spend the next several years writing letters to companies for funding and partnerships. Nothing happened. Otto and his dream died in 1966.
Make Otto Chazen’s Dream Come True
You can now own a one of a kind, single item NFT of one of the earliest versions of the microwave oven in the form of a patent filed for a microwave vending machine – called a Food Heating and Dispensing Apparatus. It has been cited by 23 companies, i.e. referenced in their work. There will be no duplications of this collectible such that if you purchase this you will effectively own the intellectual property and design. Our family inherited this from our grandfather and have no interest in developing this product – so that if you make this purchase, it is yours to own, trade, build or defend as a patent or resubmit, as the case may be. As artwork, you can modify, commercialize and otherwise display to your desire.
Explanation of description from the patent by ChatGPT
This patent is for a machine that automatically sells and heats pre-cooked meals. The machine uses a coin-controlled mechanism to quickly heat the meals using dielectric heaters. The customer can then take the meal out of the machine through an open door. The machine also has a signal that alerts the customer when a certain type of meal is sold out and also returns their coins. The machine can be adjusted to take longer to heat the meals during slower periods to save on costs.
The patent also explains that this invention is an improvement over previous vending machines that have been disclosed, which only sold and heated items such as hot dogs or hamburgers. This machine is specifically designed to sell and heat pre-cooked dinners. The use of dielectric heaters allows for the meals to be heated rapidly and efficiently. The coin-controlled mechanism and the ability to adjust the heating time during slower periods make this machine practical for use in busy vending locations. Overall, this invention is a convenient and efficient way for customers to purchase and consume pre-cooked meals.
This passage describes the design of a vending machine that sells pre-cooked meals. The machine has a cabinet with a door that opens to reveal a refrigerator compartment inside. This compartment can be set to either chill or freeze the meals, and is divided into sections for storing different types of meals. The meals are stored on non-metallic plates, such as paper, ceramic, or plastic, and are supported in upright positions so that they can be easily removed from the refrigerator compartment. The machine is divided into 9 sections in this example, but the number of sections can be adjusted as desired.
The machine is designed in a way that meals are stored in frozen condition and when the customers want to buy a meal, they can select the type of meal they want from the selection of different types of meals that are stored in different sections. The interior of the refrigerator compartment is maintained at a low temperature by a refrigerating unit, which is a common construction and well known, so it's not described in detail. The machine also has upright partitions and horizontal guide rails that separate the different sections, and the meals are stored on non-metallic plates, such as paper, ceramic, or plastic that support the meals in upright positions, so they can be easily removed from the sections. The machine is designed to be convenient and efficient for customers to purchase and consume pre-cooked meals.
This text is describing a food heating machine. The machine has a plate (18) that is placed on a heating surface (30). There is a movable micro switch (31) on the heating surface that is normally in an upward position. The heating surface is slightly below the level of the chute that the plate is placed on, so that the plate can rest against it. When the plate with food is placed on the heating surface, the switch is pressed and the power unit (33) is activated. This type of power unit is well known and can heat the food quickly, in about 15-20 seconds. This machine is useful in places where there is a high demand for food during certain times, so that the food can be heated quickly and served without long delays.
This process is describing a mechanism for selecting and dispensing food from a cabinet. The microswitch v'32 is used to detect when a plate of food is partly withdrawn from the cabinet, and it connects with contacts 93, 120, and 71 through a conductor 79. When switch 65 is pressed, it activates a step relay that moves a contact 70 into engagement with contact 93. There are multiple dinner selecting switches (38) that are used to select which food to dispense. These switches receive power from conductors 121 and 79, and from contact 93 of the step relay. When one of the switches is pressed, it closes a circuit through conductor 74 and switch 75, which activates solenoids 27 that withdraw the latches that hold a plate of the selected food. There is also a self-conchute microswitch 229 that prevents the door from being opened until the food is ready to be served. The cabinet has multiple doors, each with an indicator (such as an illuminated sign 36) to show that the food is ready to be removed.
Your purchase will support the creative work of Lee Chazen
This is not only the purchase of a great collectible and a fascinating piece of engineering history, it will also make possible some worthwhile projects in education, creativity and content development. Specifically, funding derived from this project will contribute to projects in the works as seen in the links below. Working on these projects over the years has created significant debt. Please help make the dream real with the purchase of this NFT.
Links to works by Lee Chazen
Legal
This Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the seller and buyer , collectively referred to as the “Parties.” WHEREAS, Seller is the registered owner of Patent Number US2990973A, an expired patent (the “Patent”); WHEREAS, Buyer is interested in purchasing the rights to the Patent; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises made by the Parties hereto, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Sale of Rights. Seller agrees to sell and transfer to Buyer all rights, title and interest in and to the Patent, including all related intellectual property rights, 2. Representations and Warranties. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that: a. Seller has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to transfer the rights in and to the Patent; b. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, the Patent expired on July 4, 1978. However, upon the sale of this NFT, the intellectual property associated with this patent and all rights therein transfer to the buyer.
Citations
The patent by Otto Chazen was cited 23 times.
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US11462072B2 2020-08-18 2022-10-04 Dov Z. Glucksman Autonomous food station
Saturday, December 03, 2022
Twenty Feet of Tubes: A French Horn Mashup with Various Non Sequiturs by Lee Chazen
I'm not a professional horn player. Not even close. But I have played since I was 7. This is my tribute to the complexity of the French Horn and why it requires a certain degree of humor to play it.
Thanks to my nephew who gave me the idea.
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