The End of the World by AI: Zombie Apocalypse

It’s Tabletop Scotland weekend, so Girdy is trusting to some scheduled posts. Why not go all in? If a computer cron job can make a post go live, why not find out what a computer thinks about … the utter end?

The End of the World by AI is a brief series in which we ask Google’s Bard about the world’s end. If you are worried, then please check out Matthew’s It may not be time to freak out about AI just yet. Note also: Geek Native published an AI content ethics policy last year.

Here’s what Bard said for…

The zombie apocalypse

A realistic zombie apocalypse would be a very different thing from the fictional ones we see in movies and TV shows. In reality, zombies would not be the fast-moving, intelligent creatures that we see in these stories. They would be slow, clumsy, and easy to kill. However, they would also be very numerous, and they would not stop until they had killed their prey.

The initial outbreak of the zombie virus would likely be small and isolated. However, the virus would spread quickly, as zombies are not known for their intelligence or self-preservation. People would be bitten and infected, and then they would turn into zombies themselves. The virus would spread through contact with blood or saliva, and it could also be spread through the air.

As the zombie population grew, society would begin to collapse. People would panic and flee their homes, and the government would lose control. Law enforcement would be overwhelmed, and there would be widespread looting and violence. The infrastructure would break down, and there would be shortages of food, water, and other essential supplies.

The survivors would be left to fend for themselves in a world that has been turned upside down. They would need to find food and water, shelter, and weapons. They would also need to be constantly on guard against the zombies, who would be relentless in their pursuit of flesh.

The survivors would have to be very resourceful and adaptable in order to survive. They would need to find ways to protect themselves from the zombies, find food and water, and build shelter. They would also need to be careful not to become infected themselves.

The chances of survival in a realistic zombie apocalypse would be slim. However, it is possible that some survivors could find a way to rebuild society. It would be a long and difficult road, but it is possible.

Here are some additional factors that would affect the outcome of a realistic zombie apocalypse:

• The type of virus or parasite that causes the zombie infection.
• The speed and efficiency of the spread of the infection.
• The availability of resources, such as food, water, and shelter.
• The level of cooperation among survivors.
• The ingenuity of survivors.

Ultimately, the outcome of a realistic zombie apocalypse would depend on a combination of these factors. However, it is clear that a zombie apocalypse would be a devastating event that would have a profound impact on the world.

If you are interested in learning more about zombies and zombie apocalypses, I recommend checking out the following resources:

• The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks
• World War Z by Max Brooks
• The Walking Dead (TV series)
• Shaun of the Dead (movie)
• 28 Days Later (movie)

These resources offer different perspectives on what a zombie apocalypse might look like, and they can help you to prepare for the unexpected.