Jonathan GPT Swift on Jonathan Swift

<p class="MsoNormal">In this conversation, Tyler uses ChatGPT to interview Jonathan Swift about his views on religion, politics, economics, and literature. GPT Swift discusses his support for the Church of Ireland, his shift from the Whigs to the Tories, and his opposition to William Wood's copper coinage in Ireland. He also talks about his works, including <em>Gulliver's Travels</em> and <em>A Modest Proposal</em>, and his skepticism of moral and intellectual progress. Swift addresses rumors about his relationship with Esther Johnson and his fascination with scatological themes in his works. He also discusses his early life in England, his intellectual mentor Sir William Temple, and his jovial attitude towards death.</p> <p class="graf"><em>Special thanks to our Mercatus Center colleague Robin Currie for giving voice to Jonathan GPT Swift.</em></p> <p>Read a <a href= "https://conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/jonathan-gpt-swift/">full transcript</a> enhanced with helpful links.</p> <p class="p1"><em>Recorded March 23rd, 2023</em></p> <p class="p1"><strong>Other ways to connect</strong></p> <ul> <li class="p1">Follow us on <a href= "https://twitter.com/cowenconvos">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cowenconvos/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li> <li class="p1">Follow <a href= "https://twitter.com/tylercowen">Tyler</a> on Twitter</li> <li class="p1">Email us: <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href= "mailto:cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "mailto:cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-haspopup="menu" aria-expanded="false" data-remove-tab-index= "true">cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu</a></li> <li class="p1"><a href= "https://www.mercatus.org/podcasts">Subscribe at our newsletter</a> to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. </li> </ul>