Introduction To This Experiment
I asked ChatGPT-3 to rephrase the first paragraph from the American Book of the Dead sales page on Gateways.
Below are the results of this endeavor.
Original Text
Me: The following text is an extract from a webpage “With more than 125,000 copies of the American Book of the Dead sold, this irreverent, contemporary, and unique work brings the Tibetan teaching into contemporary American culture. Now in its 33rd year of publication! With special relevance to those who are sick or dying, this American interpretation of the timeless Tibetan spiritual classic is invaluable for anyone in spiritual crisis, preparing for death, or wishing to honor loved ones. The American Book of the Dead transforms our attitudes toward death so that we may learn to live through explicit, practical instructions to guide readers along the labyrinthine voyage of spiritual transformation. E.J. Gold discusses the states of life between birth and death — and beyond — as well as caring for the dying, building a personal altar, and ultimately, accepting one’s own death or the death of a loved one.” Rephrase this text in the style of William Shakespeare
Shakespearean Version
ChatGPT-3: Verily, o’er one hundred twenty-five thousand copies of the American Book of the Dead hath been sold, and this work, so unique and contemporary, doth bring the Tibetan teachings into our modern American culture. This year celebrateth its thirty-third year of publication. Of special import to those who are ailing or near death, this American interpretation of the timeless Tibetan spiritual classic be of great value to any who go through spiritual tribulation, prepare for death, or wish to pay tribute to their beloved. The American Book of the Dead can aid us in transforming our perceptions of death, and lead us on the winding path of spiritual maturation, with clear and pragmatic instructions. E.J. Gold can guide us through the states in between our birth and death, and beyond, as well as how to care for the dying, build a personal altar, and, ultimately, accept death, for our own or those we hold dear.
Me: Instead of rephrasing in style of Shakespeare rephrase it so your average person can understand it.
For Average Person
ChatGPT-3: The American Book of the Dead has sold over 125,000 copies and helps to bring the Tibetan teachings into the modern American culture. This year marks the 33rd year of its publication and it is especially beneficial for those who are sick or dying. This American interpretation of the Tibetan classic offers invaluable advice to those who are experiencing a spiritual crisis, preparing for death, or honoring a loved one. It helps us to transform our attitudes towards death and provides us with explicit and practical instructions to help us on the journey of spiritual transformation. E.J. Gold discusses the states between birth and death, as well as how to care for the dying, setting up a personal altar, and how to accept both our own death and the death of someone close to us.
Me: Now rephrase the original text so your average teenager can understand it.
Average Teenager
ChatGPT-3: The American Book of the Dead has been a huge success, selling over 125,000 copies and bringing the Tibetan teachings into modern American culture. It’s been around for 33 years and is really helpful for those who are sick or dying. This book offers practical advice and guidance to those who are going through a spiritual crisis, facing death, or trying to honor and remember a loved one. It helps us to change our outlook on death and gives us explicit instructions to help us on our spiritual journey. E.J. Gold talks about the different states between birth and death, and how to care for the dying, set up a personal altar, and accept our own death and the death of someone close to us.
Me: Now translate into social media language.
Social Media Speak
ChatGPT-3: The American Book of the Dead is fire! 125K+ copies sold, bringing Tibetan teachings 2 modern American culture. 33 yrs strong & perfect 4 those sick/dying. Get practical advice & guidance 4 ur spiritual crisis & facing death. E.J. Gold covers states btwn birth & death, caring 4 the dying, building altar & accepting death. #AmericanBookoftheDead