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A Conversation with my Great Grandfather


I used the AI question answering website wolframalpha.com to have a conversation with my great grandfather. He wasn’t particularly easy to talk to ... 
Aslan   
Dear great grandfather, can we have a conversation?

Gyorgy Borisovich
I’ll try to hold up my end if you hold up yours.


Is now a good time?

GB
Good time.

A
How is grandma?

GB
Difference in generations: 2.
Generations to common ancestor: 2.
Blood relationship fraction: ¼ = 25 %

A
And how is your garden?

GB
A plot of ground where plants are cultivated. A yard or lawn adjoining a house.

A
Good. I’m pleased. Look, the thing is I wanted to tell you that I’m Queer.

GB
Beyond or deviating from that which is expected or usual.

A
I know. It must be a surprise. But I thought it was important that you know who I really am.

GB
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A
Do you have any questions?

GB
Any questions?

A
Yes.

GB
Assuming ‘yes’ is a word.

A
Are you upset with me?

GB
An unhappy and worried mental state. A physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning. Disturb the balance or composure of. Cause to lose one’s composure.

A
Oh, I’m sorry you feel that way. Shall I give you some time to think about things?

GB
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A
OK, Great Grandfather. You know where to find me if you want to talk some more. Look after yourself.

GB
Keep under careful scrutiny.

A
Love you.

GB
Let us go on this way. Roller skating child.



NB: I also asked this question to another AI question platform but got no answer at all.

Dear Great Grandad. I wanted to talk to you about something important to me. I would have come and talked to you face to face, but that felt difficult so I am writing to you here instead. The thing is, I’m Queer. I don’t know how you feel about that, but I wanted to stop hiding it from you and the rest of the family. Mum knows and both my sisters. They have for years. I mean, I’m 47 years old and I've been married to my partner for about five years, but we never talked about it. I was worried telling you because you might think less of me. Perhaps we can talk about this a little when we next meet, or if you have any questions you can ask. I know this might feel strange or a shock, but I’m still the same person I’ve always been. Sending lots of love and sorry it's been so long since we saw one another. Aslan