AI on my Sci-Fi

Solving Super Problems

As you possibly know, I wrote a sci-fi book about Superintelligence (several notches up from current AI) exploring what such a self-aware, self-motivating, self-improving artificial intelligence would actually do with all that "brain" power.  

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Being a giddy optimist, I had my Supe, named Lucas, use its mighty Mind to work on humanity's overwhelming problems. Whoo boy, did he ever get to work.

One of the big probs he (OK, AIs don't have gender -- unless they want to) went to work on what was actually two problems that he lumped into one solution.

PROBLEM ONE:   12 million hectares of agricultural soils are lost globally through soil degredation every year, becoming unproductive and often abandoned. Looking at you, monoculture!

Just try growing something in me. HAR!

PROBLEM TWO: The fast-developing sargassum plague. Climate change and direct human impact have led to an explosion of new rotting seaweed accumulating on the beaches along the East Coast from the U.S. all the way down to Brazil. In the Atlantic, Sargassum forms huge mats that can interfere with vessels of all sizes.  Full bore bummer.

This stuff STINKS!

So Lucas designed giant sargassum harvesting ships with forced composting of the seaweed, then compacting it into dense bales to be distributed over degraded soils, resuscitating them into rich growing medium.  

Possible?  I asked an AI.  Seems the sci-fi was spot on!

MY PROMPT TO GEMINI (Google's AI):

Considering the biochemical makeup of sargassum  seaweed, can it be composted? If so, would the compost be beneficial to exhausted soil?

GEMINI spake:

Yes, sargassum seaweed can be composted!

Here's why sargassum is a good candidate for composting:

• Organic Material: Sargassum is organic matter, which means it can be broken down by microorganisms into compost.
• Nutrients: Sargassum contains essential plant nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. While the exact proportions vary, it can be a valuable source of these nutrients for plants.
• Salt Content: Studies have shown that the salt content of sargassum doesn't seem to have a detrimental effect on the final compost product, even without pre-washing the seaweed.

Sargassum Compost Benefits for Exhausted Soil

Compost made from sargassum can be beneficial for exhausted soil in several ways:

• Nutrient Replenishment: As mentioned earlier, sargassum compost provides essential plant nutrients that can help revitalize depleted soil.
• Improved Soil Structure: Compost can help improve soil structure by increasing aeration and water retention. This allows for better root growth and overall plant health.
• Microbial Activity: The composting process encourages the growth of beneficial microbes in the soil, which can further improve nutrient cycling and plant health.

Something to Consider:

• Large Quantities: If dealing with large amounts of sargassum, it might be beneficial to explore industrial composting facilities equipped to handle larger volumes.

YEAH!  Sci-fi written five years ago is still ahead of the curve! 

(Here is an earlier take on the idea, pre-AI chatbots.)

Weird Pictures by OpenAI's Craiyon