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Yes, Prime Minister has a sketch demonstrating how asking a series of leading questions can get a person to a particular conclusion:
“Are you worried about the number of young people without jobs?”
“Yes.”
“Are you worried about the rising crime among teenagers?”
“Yes.”
“Is there a lack of discipline in our comprehensive schools?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think young people welcome some authority and leadership in their lives?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think they respond to a challenge?”
“Yes.”
“Would you be in favor of reintroducing the national service?” […]
“Yes.”
“Of course you would, after all you’ve told, you can’t say no to that.”
[...] “Are you worried about the danger of war?”
“Yes.”
“Are you worried about the growth of armaments?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think there's a danger in giving young people guns and teaching them how to kill?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think it's wrong to force people [...]
The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration.
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First published:
July 13th, 2025
Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/DwqxPmNL3aXGZDPkT/you-can-get-llms-to-say-almost-anything-you-want
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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.
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By LessWrongYes, Prime Minister has a sketch demonstrating how asking a series of leading questions can get a person to a particular conclusion:
“Are you worried about the number of young people without jobs?”
“Yes.”
“Are you worried about the rising crime among teenagers?”
“Yes.”
“Is there a lack of discipline in our comprehensive schools?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think young people welcome some authority and leadership in their lives?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think they respond to a challenge?”
“Yes.”
“Would you be in favor of reintroducing the national service?” […]
“Yes.”
“Of course you would, after all you’ve told, you can’t say no to that.”
[...] “Are you worried about the danger of war?”
“Yes.”
“Are you worried about the growth of armaments?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think there's a danger in giving young people guns and teaching them how to kill?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think it's wrong to force people [...]
The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration.
---
First published:
July 13th, 2025
Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/DwqxPmNL3aXGZDPkT/you-can-get-llms-to-say-almost-anything-you-want
---
Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.
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