Status: Debatable
Assertion
Technology is making us less intelligent.
Results
While there is evidence supporting most aspects of this statement, individual experiences may vary. Some people can effectively manage their technology use without compromising their critical thinking skills or attention span, while others might be more prone to distraction and multitasking. Moreover, some individuals actively make a conscious effort to counteract these negative effects through practices such as digital detoxes and mindfulness exercises.
Assumptions
solution: To support the statement that technology makes people stupider, several key assumptions need to be considered:
1. Excessive reliance on smartphones, tablets, and computers is prevalent among individuals in today’s society.
2. Technology primarily focuses on providing instant gratification rather than promoting deep thinking or problem-solving activities.
3. Social media platforms and constant notifications contribute significantly to distractions that hinder concentration.
4. The abundance of information available online leads people to skim through content instead of engaging in thorough analysis and critical thinking processes.
5. A shorter attention span among individuals is directly correlated with increased technology usage, impeding their ability to process complex ideas or concepts effectively.
6. Technology use has a direct impact on cognitive development and the cultivation of essential intellectual skills, such as creativity, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
Fact Checker Output
<|assistant|> 1. True – Numerous studies have shown that many individuals spend a significant amount of time on smartphones, tablets, and computers for various purposes like socializing, entertainment, and work-related activities.
2. Mostly True – While technology offers convenience and instant information access, some platforms focus more on engaging users through addictive features rather than promoting deep thinking or problem-solving skills. However, not all technological products solely prioritize instant gratification; there are also educational tools that promote critical thinking.
3. True – Social media and constant notifications can be distracting for many people, making it challenging to maintain focus on tasks at hand. This habitual multitasking may lead to reduced concentration levels in other areas of life as well.
4. Mostly True – The ease of access to vast amounts of information online encourages individuals to skim through content rather than reading or analyzing material deeply, which can negatively impact their critical thinking skills and ability to comprehend complex ideas fully. However, this does not mean everyone engages in such behavior; it depends on the individual’s approach to learning and processing information.
5. Lik
Model Used
microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct-gguf
Script Name
fact_checker_mongodb.py
Script Code
import os
import sys
import requests
from langchain_openai.llms import OpenAI
from langchain.prompts import PromptTemplate
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from statements import get_random_statement
from mongodb_helper import insert_record # Import MongoDB helper functions
import html
# Load environment variables from .env file
load_dotenv()
# Define category IDs
CATEGORY_IDS = {
"True": 2,
"False": 3,
"Debatable": 4,
"Unknown": 6
}
def create_wordpress_post(title, content, category):
data = {
"title": title,
"content": content,
"status": "publish",
"categories": [CATEGORY_IDS[category]]
}
response = requests.post(
os.getenv("WORDPRESS_POSTS_URL"),
json=data,
auth=(os.getenv("WORDPRESS_USERNAME"), os.getenv("WORDPRESS_PASSWORD"))
)
if response.status_code == 201:
print("Blog post created successfully.")
else:
print(f"Failed to create blog post: {response.status_code} - {response.text}")
def fact_check(assertion):
llm = OpenAI(temperature=0.7, model=os.getenv("MODEL_NAME"))
# Define the prompt templates
assertion_template = """{assertion}\n\n"""
assertion_prompt = PromptTemplate(input_variables=["assertion"], template=assertion_template)
assumptions_template = """Here is a statement:
{statement}
Make a bullet point list of the assumptions required to support the above statement.\n\n"""
assumptions_prompt = PromptTemplate(input_variables=["statement"], template=assumptions_template)
fact_checker_template = """Here is a bullet point list of assertions:
{assertions}
For each assumption, determine whether it is true or false. Explain your reasoning.\n\n"""
fact_checker_prompt = PromptTemplate(input_variables=["assertions"], template=fact_checker_template)
answer_template = """
Here is the information to classify the statement:
{facts}
Based on the above information, how would you classify the statement? Respond with one of the following options followed by a colon and space:
- True: [Explanation]
- False: [Explanation]
- Debatable: [Explanation]
"""
answer_prompt = PromptTemplate(input_variables=["facts"], template=answer_template)
# Format prompts and extract the string content
formatted_assertion = assertion_prompt.format_prompt(assertion=assertion).text
assertion_output = llm.invoke(formatted_assertion)
formatted_assumptions = assumptions_prompt.format_prompt(statement=assertion_output).text
assumptions_output = llm.invoke(formatted_assumptions)
formatted_fact_checker = fact_checker_prompt.format_prompt(assertions=assumptions_output).text
fact_checker_output = llm.invoke(formatted_fact_checker)
formatted_answer = answer_prompt.format_prompt(facts=fact_checker_output).text
final_output = llm.invoke(formatted_answer)
return {
"assertion_output": assertion_output,
"assumptions_output": assumptions_output,
"fact_checker_output": fact_checker_output,
"final_output": final_output,
}
def extract_status_and_reasoning(final_output):
final_output = final_output.strip()
if "True:" in final_output:
status_start = final_output.find("True:")
status = "True"
elif "False:" in final_output:
status_start = final_output.find("False:")
status = "False"
elif "Debatable:" in final_output:
status_start = final_output.find("Debatable:")
status = "Debatable"
else:
return "Unknown", final_output
reasoning = final_output[status_start + len(status) + 1:].strip()
return status, reasoning
if __name__ == "__main__":
if len(sys.argv) > 1:
assertion = sys.argv[1]
else:
assertion = get_random_statement()
print(assertion)
submission = fact_check(assertion)
# Print the detailed outputs to inspect their structure
for key, value in submission.items():
print(f"{key}: {value}")
# Extract the final output for status determination and reasoning
final_output = submission['final_output']
status, reasoning = extract_status_and_reasoning(final_output)
# Record the result in MongoDB
try:
print("Attempting to insert record into MongoDB...")
insert_record(
script_name="fact_checker_mongodb.py",
script_code=html.escape(open(__file__).read()),
assertion=assertion,
status=status,
submission=submission, # Store the entire submission for detailed analysis
model=os.getenv("MODEL_NAME")
)
print("Record inserted into MongoDB successfully.")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Failed to insert record into MongoDB: {e}")
print(final_output)
# Create a blog post on WordPress
blog_title = f"Fact Check: {assertion}"
blog_content = f"""
<h1>Status: {status}</h1>
<h2>Assertion</h2>
<p>{assertion}</p>
<h2>Results</h2>
<p>{reasoning}</p>
<h3>Assumptions</h3>
<p>{submission['assumptions_output']}</p>
<h3>Fact Checker Output</h3>
<p>{submission['fact_checker_output']}</p>
<h4>Model Used</h4>
<p>{os.getenv("MODEL_NAME")}</p>
<h4>Script Name</h4>
<p>fact_checker_mongodb.py</p>
<h4>Script Code</h4>
<pre>{html.escape(open(__file__).read())}</pre>
"""
create_wordpress_post(blog_title, blog_content, status)
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