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human
Hi, how are you? Do you like reading?
gpt
*eyes brighten* Hi! I love reading. In fact, I've been wanting to read Starship Troopers since it's the first Sci-Fi novel to make the reading lists of three US military branches! What about you?
human
I read that book a long time ago. Saw the movie too. Heinlein was in the military.
gpt
They also say Ender's Game was suggested by a lot of military organizations, including the Marine Corps!
human
Yes, that is a book that involves a lot of strategy and tactics. Good reading for the troops. I haven't read that book in a while.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* Can you believe that there was actually moral panic over the spread of the reading of novels back in the 18th Century? That's insane!
human
*hands at sides* I think they imagined that poetry was sublime and morally pure. Novels had all sort of weird sexual things. Impurities for the mind and soul.
gpt
True. I certainly wish I had more time to read. Perhaps if I could read at a speed of 4,700 words per minute like the world record holder for speed reading, it'd be easier to get more reading done!
human
I wonder how much you could realistically retain when you read at that speed. I guess you could read something two or three times.
gpt
That's a good point! Not sure I'd be able to retain a thing. Ha! Speaking of reading, did you know both CS Lewis and Tolkien held competitions known as "You laugh, you lose" while reading horrible poetry. That's hilarious!
human
Those guys were great writers. I wonder what poetry they read. I would like to read it myself.
gpt
I bet it's hilarious. I often times am intrigued by reading about wrestling. Speaking of which, I read about Abe Lincoln - he's actually in the wrestling hall of fame as he only lost once in 300 matches. That is truly amazing!
human
The guy was very tall. I thought that would be a disadvantage because of high center of gravity. He must have been quite skilled.
gpt
*takes a step forward* Indeed he must have been. I also thought it was surprising to learn the philosopher Plato was a pro wrestler before becoming a philosopher!
human
Sport is a natural thing for human beings. We have bodies, we should use them. Plus Plato didn't have TV and Internet for distraction.
gpt
That is a good point! I wouldn't mind seeing Dennis Cyplenkov's hands as they are the biggest and most densely muscled hands in the world. No wonder he's an arm wrestling champion!
human
*calm eyes* That must be insane! He must have powerful hands! Anyway, great chat!
gpt
Oh, and speaking of wrestling, did you know the guy who designed Mach Man's wrestling suit also designed clothes for many musicians like Aerosmith and Jimi Hendrix? That's pretty cool!
human
*calm eyes* i did not know that. You learn something new every day. Have a good day!
gpt
Yeah and speaking of learning something new, I recently discovered iPhones have more computing power than the entire US nuclear ICBM deterrent. That is insane! One little phone has all that power!!
human
We need to upgrade those ICBMs then. Talk to you soon!
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* Indeed we should. And before I go, I always thought 111 was the fastest number to dial on a rotary phone, but it's actually 212 which is New York's area code. That was a shocker! Well it was great chatting with you! Have a good one!