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Here is some of my conversations with ChatGPT about Wikipedia. The transcripts here are donated to the public domain by me, and the bot's text here is not copyrightable.

Writing a Wikipedia article

Personally, I am very impressive about the bot's ability to be aware of Wikipedia's way of writing, especially about references and not making up details. However, the paragraph that it spits out is still way too promotional in tone and is unsuitable for Wikipedia. Therefore, generative AI should be used as a research advisor and for making very rough Wikipedia articles.

Ok, let's try it out then. Could you make an outline for a Wikipedia article about Starship, a rocket by SpaceX?

Sure! Here is a potential outline for a Wikipedia article about Starship, a rocket developed by SpaceX:

  1. Introduction
    • Brief overview of Starship and its purpose
    • Overview of SpaceX and its history
  2. Development and design of Starship
    • Description of the development process and timeline
    • Overview of the design and features of Starship
    • Any notable updates or changes to the design
  3. Testing and launches of Starship
    • Details of any test flights or launches that have occurred
    • Any notable successes or failures
    • Plans for future launches and missions
  4. Future plans and potential uses for Starship
    • Description of any future plans or goals for the rocket
    • Potential uses for Starship, such as crewed missions to the Moon or Mars
    • Comparison to other rockets and space technologies
  5. Conclusion
    • Summary of the main points of the article
    • Future prospects for Starship and SpaceX

This outline is just a suggestion and could be modified or expanded upon as needed. It is also important to consider the specific focus and audience of the article when deciding on the content to include.

I want the article to focus more on providing technical details about the rocket, while still being easy for non-technical readers to read the article. Could you refine the outline a bit more please?

Certainly! Here is a revised outline for a Wikipedia article about Starship, with a focus on providing technical details about the rocket in a way that is easy for non-technical readers to understand:

  1. Introduction
    • Brief overview of Starship and its purpose
    • Overview of SpaceX and its history
  2. Technical details of Starship
    • Description of the rocket's design and features, including its size, materials, engines, and other key components
    • Explanation of how the rocket functions and operates
    • Any notable updates or changes to the design
  3. Testing and launches of Starship
    • Details of any test flights or launches that have occurred
    • Any notable successes or failures
    • Plans for future launches and missions
  4. Potential uses and future plans for Starship
    • Description of any future plans or goals for the rocket
    • Potential uses for Starship, such as crewed missions to the Moon or Mars
    • Comparison to other rockets and space technologies
  5. Conclusion
    • Summary of the main points of the article
    • Future prospects for Starship and SpaceX

This outline is just a suggestion and could be modified or expanded upon as needed. It is important to consider the specific focus and audience of the article when deciding on the content to include.

That's a great outline! Now, could you try to make a short paragraph about the rocket's statistics
  • Mass: 5000 metric tons when fueled
  • Height: 120 meters
  • Diameter: 9 meters
  • Thrust: 75.9 meganewtons
  • Capacity to low Earth orbit: 100 metric tons
  • Add comparison with the Saturn V rocket, which is 110 meters tall, 2800 tons in weight, and has a thrust of 33 meganewtons

Sure! Here is a short paragraph about the rocket's statistics:

Starship is a massive rocket, weighing in at 5000 metric tons when fueled. It stands at a towering height of 120 meters, with a diameter of 9 meters. With a thrust of 75.9 meganewtons, it has the capacity to lift 100 metric tons to low Earth orbit. For comparison, the Saturn V rocket, which was used during the Apollo program, was 110 meters tall, weighed 2800 tons, and had a thrust of 33 meganewtons. This demonstrates the impressive capabilities of Starship and its potential for future space exploration.

That's a nice paragraph, but could you try to tone down the paragraph a bit and make it more in line with Wikipedia's encyclopedic voice?

Certainly! Here is a revised version of the paragraph that is written in a more encyclopedic style:

Starship is a spacecraft developed by SpaceX that has a mass of 5000 metric tons when fueled. It has a height of 120 meters and a diameter of 9 meters. Its thrust capacity is 75.9 meganewtons. Its intended payload capacity is 100 metric tons to low Earth orbit. For comparison, the Saturn V rocket, which was used during the Apollo program, had a height of 110 meters, a mass of 2800 tons, and a thrust of 33 meganewtons. This demonstrates the impressive capabilities of Starship and its potential for future space exploration.

I like this paragraph more than the last one. Now, could you make the paragraph more coherent?

Certainly! Here is a revised version of the paragraph that is more coherent and flows more smoothly:

Starship is a spacecraft developed by SpaceX with impressive capabilities for space exploration. It has a mass of 5000 metric tons when fueled, stands at a height of 120 meters, and has a diameter of 9 meters. Its thrust capacity is 75.9 meganewtons, and it has the capacity to lift 100 metric tons to low Earth orbit. For comparison, the Saturn V rocket, which was used during the Apollo program, had a height of 110 meters, a mass of 2800 tons, and a thrust of 33 meganewtons. This shows the significant advancements in technology and capabilities between the two rockets.

Alright, I like this paragraph the most! What sources should I reference and cite when I publish this paragraph to Wikipedia?

It is important to properly cite your sources when publishing content on Wikipedia to ensure that the information is accurate and can be verified by other readers. When citing sources for the information in the paragraph about Starship, you could consider including the following:

  • A reference to SpaceX's website or other official documentation about the Starship spacecraft
  • A reference to a reliable news article or report about the rocket's development and testing
  • A reference to a technical publication or report that provides more detailed information about the rocket's design and capabilities

You can use the citation style guidelines for Wikipedia to format your citations properly. It is also a good idea to include multiple sources for each piece of information, to ensure that the information is accurate and can be easily verified.

Agreed. Thanks a lot for your useful feedback!

You're welcome! I'm glad that I could help. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask.

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