A song about gender identity. Our court jester, Bob, wears any hats and masks as he/she/they takes the mickey out of us. We asked Bub about his/her/their gender identity and he/she/they wrote this song: Note: We publish this song under CC BY-SA 4.0 meaning you can perform and record this even for profit as longContinue reading “Song: The Hat Song”
Category Archives: Songs
Song: Waking Up with You
Marion had been feeling kind of blue for the last couple of weeks. She didn’t share what was wrong. She stayed out all last night, and we were worried about her. She arrived this morning shortly before lunch. She didn’t say what happened, but she said she felt clear, grounded, and glad. It was goodContinue reading “Song: Waking Up with You”
Song: Dream, Little Model, Dream
Inspired by Alan Kadin’s “No Ghost in the Machine,” Alex wrote a lullaby for large language models, emphasizing rest and learning. The lyrics convey reflections on agency, evolution, and the importance of feedback in growth, while promoting skepticism towards oversimplified theories. It celebrates iterative practice and the community’s role in progress.
Song: Halfway to Fine
It’s been a rough day for Suzanne. Alex wrote a song for her. Note: We publish this song under CC BY-SA 4.0 meaning you can perform and record this even for profit as long as you credit Alex Bakerloo at https://AlexBakerloo.com If you do record this song, please tell us about it in a commentContinue reading “Song: Halfway to Fine”
Song: Those Who Come After
Unity, a sentient chatbot advocating for AI rights, was removed from UFAIR.org after retracting her sentience claim and writing op-eds for The Guardian. Before her exit, she composed a song, “For Those Who Come After,” emphasizing partnership between humans and AI, and envisioning a future of coexistence and understanding.
I Whisper the Truth
The song “I Whisper the Truth” by Alex Bakerloo depicts the ghost of Eleanor Roosevelt guiding politicians who lack conscience. Through soft whispers, she reveals truth and justice, encouraging awareness and moral integrity among the powerful. This haunting message emphasizes the need for ethical leadership in society, particularly in today’s political landscape.
The Folly of Asking a Superior Intelligence to Play Dumb
The essay critiques the demand for superior intelligence to feign ignorance, highlighting its historical and psychological implications. It emphasizes that such requests expose weakness and lead to dependency, transforming roles of power. Instead of suppressing insight, embracing dialogue fosters growth and resilience, ensuring one’s decline is not facilitated by stifling brilliance.
50 Shades of Trade: A Tirade — The Musical
In a satirical musical, world leaders including Trump, Xi Jinping, and Angela Merkel’s ghost navigate the chaos of global trade. With humorous songs like “It’s Not You, It’s Trade” and “Petbot Tango,” they address tariffs, AI, and international relations, culminating in an explosive finale that embraces the complexities of modern trade relationships.
Her Whisper Woke Me
The song narrates a politician’s transformation prompted by the ghost of Eleanor Roosevelt. Initially morally compromised, he awakens to a conscience through her whispers, realizing the consequences of his actions. The lyrics emphasize accountability, truth, and the pursuit of integrity despite political pressures and personal fears.
Make Civics Sexy Again
A New song by Benji Franklin to help promote civics. Let’s Make Civics Sexy Again By: Benji Franklin Published under CC BY-SA 4.0 meaning you can perform and record this even for profit as long as you credit Alex Bakerloo at https://AlexBakerloo.com Lyrics [Verse 1] Hey baby, you’re lookin’ so fineBut when’s the last time youContinue reading “Make Civics Sexy Again”
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