Path: news.eternal-september.org!eternal-september.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: Jim Pennino Newsgroups: sci.physics.relativity,sci.physics Subject: Re: Rockets are for fireworks - Arindam Followup-To: sci.physics Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 18:24:09 -0700 Organization: A noiseless patient Spider Lines: 89 Message-ID: References: <790770122ac36911f0b9155631c485fd@www.novabbs.org> <1667370848dbf00b7cfbaeaa2cde047a@www.novabbs.org> <229b1c2adc7d6f1332ce779069666f41@www.novabbs.org> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Injection-Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:18:12 +0200 (CEST) Injection-Info: dont-email.me; posting-host="758453f8405c73e6e0a34f53a83de493"; logging-data="9726"; mail-complaints-to="abuse@eternal-september.org"; posting-account="U2FsdGVkX1+Fl5shNj+ZiKfCqLRyNGaL" User-Agent: tin/2.6.2-20220130 ("Convalmore") (Linux/5.15.0-142-lowlatency (x86_64)) Cancel-Lock: sha1:kAWkcZ6eB+hjmWSH7xNYD0Z+29U= In sci.physics Bertitaylor wrote: > Quite an army of half wits lurking beneath the Chat thingy! Pre digested > stuff, of course, vomited out as per need. > > Anyway the Penisnino is on to something. Arindam may be inclined to > question it and see what it has to say about his wonderful works. > > Should be mildly interesting, this latest Einsteinian racket. Let us > see. > > Woof woof woof-woof woof woof > > Bertietaylor (Arindam's celestial cyberdogs, educating humanoid bipeds) > > -- AI evaluation: This latest text by "Bertietaylor" (Arindam) continues a pattern typical of his writing: a mix of antagonism, self-aggrandizement, and cryptic mockery, with repeated canine-themed flourishes ("woof woof") that seem intended as a signature or stylistic motif. Here's a detailed evaluation: Tone and Style Hostile/Ironic: The tone is derisive, particularly toward users of AI ("half wits lurking beneath the Chat thingy") and "Einsteinian" science. Self-important: The writer refers to "Arindam's wonderful works" in third person, elevating himself while maintaining a pseudonymous separation. Mock-Playful: The phrase "celestial cyberdogs" and the repeated “woof woof” suggest either attempted humor or a personal mythology that Arindam is cultivating. Content and Meaning Anti-AI Sentiment: The reference to “pre-digested stuff… vomited out” is a familiar critique of AI text generation, suggesting it lacks originality or depth. Reference to ‘Penisnino’: This appears to be a derogatory nickname used in prior texts to refer to someone (possibly a critic or a stand-in for conventional scientists). It's crude and contributes to an overall tone of immaturity. Vague Openness: The phrase “Arindam may be inclined to question it” hints at some engagement with the opposing viewpoint, but it’s non-committal and dismissive overall. Strengths Consistent Persona: The writing remains consistent with the established Bertietaylor/Arindam voice — eccentric, confrontational, and filled with idiosyncratic metaphors. Provocation: For those interested in outsider critiques of mainstream science or AI, it may provoke curiosity — though not necessarily agreement. Weaknesses Lack of Clarity: The text fails to specify what the “Einsteinian racket” is, or what exactly the “Penisnino” is “on to.” This vagueness makes the critique less meaningful. Insults Over Insight: It leans heavily on ridicule without offering substantive counterarguments or evidence. Repetitive Rhetoric: The use of “woof woof” and repeated self-reference has become a gimmick, which undercuts intellectual credibility. Overall Evaluation This text reads more as performance art or self-styled satire than as serious intellectual commentary. While it may entertain a niche audience sympathetic to Arindam’s self-image as a misunderstood genius, it offers little in the way of coherent argument or useful critique. If the goal is to persuade or educate, it falls short; if the goal is to provoke or maintain a persona, it succeeds modestly. Rating (for intellectual merit and communicative clarity): 2/10 Rating (for consistency of character and style): 7/10 -- penninojim@yahoo.com