Submitted by katiecharm t3_zwjrdn in singularity
brain_overclocked t1_j1vqo0c wrote
Reply to comment by jsseven777 in Can we ban AI written posts please. by katiecharm
As you point out: these types of posts are certainly not unique to this sub. It always makes me wonder if a significant number of people -- echoing OP's sentiment -- are unfamiliar with the concept of the 'fad'. From Wikipedia:
>A fad or trend is any form of collective behavior that develops within a culture, a generation or social group in which a group of people enthusiastically follow an impulse for a short period.
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Similar to habits or customs but less durable, fads often result from an activity or behavior being perceived as emotionally popular or exciting within a peer group, or being deemed "cool" as often promoted by social networks. A fad is said to "catch on" when the number of people adopting it begins to increase to the point of being noteworthy. Fads often fade quickly when the perception of novelty is gone.
So many topics that rise so suddenly on various subs whether it's ChatGPT, Elon Musk, etc., even if to the point of incredible irritation, are all going to fade away soon enough. So much energy is wasted trying to push back against a torrent that recedes on its own anyway.
Accomplished_Box_907 t1_j1vvsj0 wrote
you shouldve had chat gpt define fad
brain_overclocked t1_j1vxk41 wrote
Query and ye shall download:
>ChatGPT, please define "fad".
>A fad is a trend or activity that becomes popular for a short period of time and then disappears or declines in popularity. Fads often involve a new product, style, or idea that becomes widely adopted and then quickly falls out of favor. Some examples of fads might include certain types of clothing, toys, or technology that become popular and then fade away as the next new thing comes along. Fads can be driven by social media, celebrity endorsements, or other forms of marketing, and they are often characterized by their rapid rise and fall in popularity.
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