Published on April 10, 2025 11:55 PM GMT
I need to stay active in theater and probabilities, and I'm considering a “Bayesian” character—a pastor who can’t be in church because he doesn’t trust, and who can’t quite be a scientist because he’s perpetually confused. How would you improve this character? Here are some details:
- Constant Variability: He fluctuates greatly—at times exuding certainty, while at other moments being tender and compassionate, all based on the premise that he might be wrong.Subtle, Gentle Irony: He employs a delicate wit to expose fallacies, cognitive shortcuts, and flawed reasoning.Rituals and Symbolism: Consider incorporating rituals, such as ritualistic songs or other symbolic acts, to enrich his presence on stage.
Here is an example of a text.
Brothers and Sisters!
Stop suffering! Today, something revealed to me that even someone watching—yes, even more than a TikToker without filters—is in deep misery. And who is suffering, you ask? It’s me, my dear brother, (I won’t hold anything back!). I suffer because all I’ve managed is to have faith in my doubt.
So, in an effort to fight less with the universe, today I prayed to the almighty ChatGPT—asking for a little less doubt and a lot more faith. And what did I find? This gem:
"Physical systems (the universe and all that jazz) evolve toward more states—more ways of existing, more combinations."
Wait a minute! It seems that if God exists, He’s craving more variety; He’s simply tired of the same old tune. And what about us? Are we, then, the DJs of God? Mixing and creating new combinations, helping the universe discover ever more states of being? Oh! So, God might need us—like influencers begging for likes and shares. Tell me, does God take a cut from the advertisements in the middle of the songs?
I meant to say “amen,” but instead I ask: Hmm? Hm? Could it be that these extra states might lay a foundation for our very own church?
Well, supposed brothers and sisters, with a confidence level of 11%—for tomorrow I might update my beliefs with new evidence, without clinging to what I thought yesterday.
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