Hello friends,
We’ve something very special today as we’ve got a special guest blog post authored by Hunter S Thompson, sponsored by ChatGPT. I’ve also included the prompt for full transparency.
JJT to ChatGPT: “In the style of Hunter S Thompson write a blog post on why people need a will.”“My friends, listen up and listen well. I’ve been around the block a time or two, seen things you wouldn’t believe and experienced enough chaos to make your head spin. And yet, through it all, there’s one thing that never ceases to amaze me – the number of people who don’t have a will.Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Hunter, why the hell do I need a will? I’m young, healthy, and have my whole life ahead of me.” But let me tell you something, my dear friend – life is unpredictable. One minute you’re living it up, carefree and wild, and the next you’re staring down the barrel of a shotgun. And if you don’t have a will, you might be leaving behind a mess that nobody wants to deal with.Let me paint you a picture. You’re young, in love, and about to get married. You have everything you need – a loving partner, a bright future, and a big, beautiful world waiting to be explored. And then, out of nowhere, tragedy strikes. Your plane crashes, your car flips, your heart gives out – whatever it is, it happens fast and without warning. And suddenly, your partner is left to pick up the pieces.Without a will, your partner will have to navigate a maze of legal red tape, bureaucratic nonsense, and emotional turmoil just to get their hands on what’s rightfully theirs. They’ll have to fight tooth and nail with creditors, lawyers, and distant relatives who suddenly think they’re entitled to a piece of the pie. And all the while, they’ll be grieving your loss and struggling to make sense of a world that’s suddenly turned upside down.But with a will, my friends, things are different. With a will, you can ensure that your partner is taken care of, that your assets are distributed as you see fit, and that your legacy lives on long after you’re gone. You can name guardians for your children, set up trusts for your loved ones, and even leave behind instructions for your funeral.Now, I know that talking about death isn’t exactly a fun conversation. It’s not something any of us want to think about, let alone plan for. But the truth is, my friends, that death is a part of life. It’s the great equalizer, the one thing that none of us can escape. And if we don’t take the time to plan for it, we’re leaving behind a mess that nobody wants to deal with.So let me leave you with this, my friends. If you haven’t already, take the time to create a will. Talk to a lawyer, do some research, and make sure that your loved ones are taken care of in the event that the worst should happen. It may not be a fun conversation, but it’s a necessary one. And trust me, your loved ones will thank you for it.”
Now, you may ask why would I waste lunchtime (many lunchtimes if I’m being honest) messing around with this technology. I think that tools like ChatGPT and whatever Google/Apple/Tesla are working on may come to be integrated into our lives in the same way Microsoft Word or Excel are now. The iteration in the space will be stunning, so I’m going to try and keep up, lest I be left in the wake of the next technological boom.
Next week’s post will be on the advantages of estate planning by George R R Martin or perhaps a breakdown of the conveyancing process by J K Rowling.