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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Geothermal power generated in Portugal and the second variable is Budget for largest movie production.  The chart goes from 1980 to 2021, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As geothermal power in Portugal increased, it led to a surge in earth-shatteringly good ideas for movie plots. This in turn sparked a competitive bidding war among movie studios for the best scripts, ultimately driving up the budget for the largest movie production. It's a tale of heated competition in the film industry, where even the Earth's natural energy couldn't resist getting in on the action!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image of a surreal outdoor movie set in a lush Portuguese field. Show a geothermal power plant humming in the distance, surrounded by rolling hills and a clear blue sky. In the foreground, depict a film crew setting up a massive outdoor movie set. Visualize a robotic dinosaur standing motionless, awaiting its cue for filming. Show crew members discussing the budget for the production, aiming to enhance CGI effects and lifelike animatronics to bring the surge in dinosaur population to life on the big screen. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production. Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: Parallax art Cutsy graphics Psychedelic Cyber folk Surrealism
ChatGPT: Surrealism

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production, in the following situation: Because the increase in geothermal power in Portugal led to a surge in dinosaur population, prompting the movie production to budget for more realistic CGI effects and animatronics.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In a lush field in Portugal, a geothermal power plant hums in the distance, surrounded by rolling hills and a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a film crew is setting up a massive outdoor movie set. Juxtaposed against this backdrop, a robotic dinosaur stands motionless, awaiting its cue for filming. The crew members are discussing the budget for the movie production, aiming to enhance the CGI effects and lifelike animatronics needed to bring the surge in dinosaur population to life on the big screen.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ Surrealism ] and depicting this scene: In a lush field in Portugal, a geothermal power plant hums in the distance, surrounded by rolling hills and a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a film crew is setting up a massive outdoor movie set. Juxtaposed against this backdrop, a robotic dinosaur stands motionless, awaiting its cue for filming. The crew members are discussing the budget for the movie production, aiming to enhance the CGI effects and lifelike animatronics needed to bring the surge in dinosaur population to life on the big screen. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image of a surreal outdoor movie set in a lush Portuguese field. Show a geothermal power plant humming in the distance, surrounded by rolling hills and a clear blue sky. In the foreground, depict a film crew setting up a massive outdoor movie set. Visualize a robotic dinosaur standing motionless, awaiting its cue for filming. Show crew members discussing the budget for the production, aiming to enhance CGI effects and lifelike animatronics to bring the surge in dinosaur population to life on the big screen.

*Variations in the User Prompts from chart to chart are just the result of random number generation in Python. I wrote a few arrays of various styles and methods to ask questions to change up the results. Every time this site writes an explanation or generates an image, the script picks from each at random.

I sequence the requests into multiple prompts because I find GPT 3.5 to perform much better with short, well-managed contexts. Thus, I track the context directly in Python and only ask ChatGPT targeted questions.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how an increase in Geothermal power generated in Portugal caused Budget for largest movie production to increase. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza

Journal of Cinematic Geophysics

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Rhyme words in the title.

Your research team used data from Energy Information Administration and The Numbers to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for 1980 to 2021.

Please respond in this format (replace "Lorem ipsum dolor sit" with your title and abstract)

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lights, camera, action! In this research paper, we explore the electrifying connection between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions. Our findings are sure to make Hollywood execs quake in their boots! After diving deep into the data from the Energy Information Administration and The Numbers, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. The results are truly mind-boggling, making us wonder if geothermal power is secretly the key to creating blockbuster hits or if it’s just a hot mess! So grab some popcorn and get ready for an academic adventure that’s hotter than a volcano and funnier than a Hollywood blooper reel.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lights, camera, action! In this research paper, we explore the electrifying connection between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions. Our findings are sure to make Hollywood execs quake in their boots! After diving deep into the data from the Energy Information Administration and The Numbers, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. The results are truly mind-boggling, making us wonder if geothermal power is secretly the key to creating blockbuster hits or if it’s just a hot mess! So grab some popcorn and get ready for an academic adventure that’s hotter than a volcano and funnier than a Hollywood blooper reel.

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

Lights, camera, academic action! Get ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of geothermal power and Hollywood budgets. As we delve into the correlation between geothermal energy generation in Portugal and the budget for the biggest movie productions, we're about to uncover a connection that's hotter than a summer blockbuster and more surprising than a plot twist in a B-movie.

Now, when you think of geothermal power, what springs to mind? Perhaps it's the Earth's natural heat bubbling up like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. And when it comes to Hollywood budgets, well, let's just say there's no shortage of jaw-dropping numbers that could make even the most frugal accountant gasp in disbelief. But what if we were to tell you that these two seemingly unrelated worlds are more connected than a classic buddy cop duo? It may seem like a script from a science fiction movie, but our research aims to prove just that.

In this paper, we embark on an adventure that takes us from the serene landscapes of Portugal to the glitz and glamor of Tinseltown. We've crunched the numbers, analyzed the data, and even brushed up on our movie trivia to bring you a story that's as entertaining as a summer blockbuster – and with just as many unexpected plot twists.

So, grab your 3D glasses and buckle up, because we're about to dive into a world where geothermal heat meets Hollywood flop. It's a rollercoaster of a research journey that's bound to leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering if there's more to geothermal power than meets the eye – or if it's just another hot mess in the making!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft a literature review section of an academic research paper, that starts out dry for the first few sentences but then becomes hilarious and goofy.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Speak in the present tense for this section (the authors find...), as is common in academic research paper literature reviews. Name the sources in a format similar to this: In "Book," the authors find lorem and ipsum.

Make up the lorem and ipsum part, but make it sound related to the topic at hand.

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name some cartoons and childrens' shows that you watched that are related to the topic.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lights, camera, action! In this research paper, we explore the electrifying connection between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions. Our findings are sure to make Hollywood execs quake in their boots! After diving deep into the data from the Energy Information Administration and The Numbers, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. The results are truly mind-boggling, making us wonder if geothermal power is secretly the key to creating blockbuster hits or if it’s just a hot mess! So grab some popcorn and get ready for an academic adventure that’s hotter than a volcano and funnier than a Hollywood blooper reel.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Lights, camera, academic action! Get ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of geothermal power and Hollywood budgets. As we delve into the correlation between geothermal energy generation in Portugal and the budget for the biggest movie productions, we're about to uncover a connection that's hotter than a summer blockbuster and more surprising than a plot twist in a B-movie.
Now, when you think of geothermal power, what springs to mind? Perhaps it's the Earth's natural heat bubbling up like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. And when it comes to Hollywood budgets, well, let's just say there's no shortage of jaw-dropping numbers that could make even the most frugal accountant gasp in disbelief. But what if we were to tell you that these two seemingly unrelated worlds are more connected than a classic buddy cop duo? It may seem like a script from a science fiction movie, but our research aims to prove just that.
In this paper, we embark on an adventure that takes us from the serene landscapes of Portugal to the glitz and glamor of Tinseltown. We've crunched the numbers, analyzed the data, and even brushed up on our movie trivia to bring you a story that's as entertaining as a summer blockbuster – and with just as many unexpected plot twists.
So, grab your 3D glasses and buckle up, because we're about to dive into a world where geothermal heat meets Hollywood flop. It's a rollercoaster of a research journey that's bound to leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering if there's more to geothermal power than meets the eye – or if it's just another hot mess in the making!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

In their seminal work, Smith et al. (2010) investigated the relationship between geothermal heat and budget allocations for movie productions. Their findings revealed a surprising correlation, prompting speculation about the potential influence of underground heat on aboveground Hollywood extravaganzas. Building on this foundation, Doe and Jones (2015) delved further into the financial dynamics of cinematic ventures, uncovering a potential link with geothermal power generation in Portugal.

However, as we venture deeper into the literature, we must also consider the broader context of energy economics and its impact on the entertainment industry. "The Economics of Energy" by John Smith presents a comprehensive analysis of energy markets, highlighting the potential implications for diverse sectors, including film production.

On the fictional front, "The Geothermal Gambit" by Jane Doe and "Heatwave Hollywood" by Michael Jones offer imaginative takes on the intersection of underground heat and silver screen spectacles. While these works may not adhere to strict academic rigor, they certainly add an element of creativity to our exploration.

But let's not forget the impactful influence of childhood cartoons and TV shows on our perceptions of geothermal power and Hollywood mystique. The likes of "Captain Planet" and "The Magic School Bus" instilled in us a sense of environmental consciousness and wonder, planting the seeds of curiosity about the Earth's natural energy sources and the glitz of showbiz.

As we sift through a reel of scholarly analyses, imaginative musings, and childhood inspirations, one thing is clear – the intertwining of geothermal energy and Hollywood budgets is a plotline worthy of the big screen. So, grab your metaphorical popcorn and settle in for a research journey that's as entertaining as a summer blockbuster.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Energy Information Administration and The Numbers . You used data from 1980 to 2021

Make up the research methods you don't know. Make them a bit goofy and convoluted.

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lights, camera, action! In this research paper, we explore the electrifying connection between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions. Our findings are sure to make Hollywood execs quake in their boots! After diving deep into the data from the Energy Information Administration and The Numbers, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. The results are truly mind-boggling, making us wonder if geothermal power is secretly the key to creating blockbuster hits or if it’s just a hot mess! So grab some popcorn and get ready for an academic adventure that’s hotter than a volcano and funnier than a Hollywood blooper reel.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Lights, camera, academic action! Get ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of geothermal power and Hollywood budgets. As we delve into the correlation between geothermal energy generation in Portugal and the budget for the biggest movie productions, we're about to uncover a connection that's hotter than a summer blockbuster and more surprising than a plot twist in a B-movie.
Now, when you think of geothermal power, what springs to mind? Perhaps it's the Earth's natural heat bubbling up like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. And when it comes to Hollywood budgets, well, let's just say there's no shortage of jaw-dropping numbers that could make even the most frugal accountant gasp in disbelief. But what if we were to tell you that these two seemingly unrelated worlds are more connected than a classic buddy cop duo? It may seem like a script from a science fiction movie, but our research aims to prove just that.
In this paper, we embark on an adventure that takes us from the serene landscapes of Portugal to the glitz and glamor of Tinseltown. We've crunched the numbers, analyzed the data, and even brushed up on our movie trivia to bring you a story that's as entertaining as a summer blockbuster – and with just as many unexpected plot twists.
So, grab your 3D glasses and buckle up, because we're about to dive into a world where geothermal heat meets Hollywood flop. It's a rollercoaster of a research journey that's bound to leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering if there's more to geothermal power than meets the eye – or if it's just another hot mess in the making!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

Lights, camera, research action! Our team couldn't resist the sizzling allure of uncovering the connection between geothermal power in Portugal and Hollywood budgets, so we embarked on a data-gathering mission that would make even Indiana Jones envious. Our methodology was as carefully crafted as a movie script, with just the right mix of suspense, drama, and unexpected plot twists.

To begin our adventure, we scoured the internet, traversing digital landscapes in search of the most reliable and comprehensive data sources. We trawled through the Energy Information Administration's treasure trove of geothermal energy statistics, carefully extracting nuggets of information like intrepid miners in search of gold. The Numbers, a veritable treasure map of movie box office figures, also proved to be an invaluable resource, providing us with the budget data for the largest movie productions. Armed with these potent data sources, we were ready to create a blockbuster of our own – in the realm of academic research, that is.

With our data in hand, we harnessed the power of statistical analysis to illuminate the hidden truths lurking beneath the surface. We employed the tried-and-true method of correlation analysis to unravel the relationship between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for major movie productions. Just like a skilled director guiding a star-studded cast, we used the correlation coefficient to measure the strength and direction of the relationship, ensuring that our findings hit all the right notes.

But our quest for truth didn't stop there. We also performed a robust regression analysis to delve deeper into the intricacies of this captivating connection. By fitting our data to a regression model, we aimed to uncover the nuances and complexities that could easily rival the twists and turns of a Hollywood thriller.

Of course, no cinematic adventure would be complete without a touch of drama, so we meticulously examined the statistical significance of our results. We set our threshold for statistical significance at p < 0.01, ensuring that our findings would dazzle and impress like a dazzling special effects sequence.

Finally, we embarked on a journey through time, spanning the years from 1980 to 2021, to capture the evolution of this fascinating relationship. Our dataset was as rich and diverse as the filmography of a prolific director, allowing us to capture the full spectrum of geothermal power generation and Hollywood blockbuster budgets.

With our data meticulously gathered and our analyses executed with precision, we were ready to unveil the electrifying results of our research. So grab your popcorn and settle into your seats, because the show is about to begin! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of statistical thrills and academic suspense – this is one research paper that's bound to leave you on the edge of your seat.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the results section of an academic research paper. You speak in the past tense (you found...).
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Energy Information Administration and The Numbers .

For the time period 1980 to 2021, you found a correlation 0.9006006, r-squared of 0.8110814, and p < 0.01.

One figure will be included. The figure (Fig. 1) is a scatterplot showing the strong correlation between the two variables. You don't need to specify where; I will add the figure.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lights, camera, action! In this research paper, we explore the electrifying connection between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions. Our findings are sure to make Hollywood execs quake in their boots! After diving deep into the data from the Energy Information Administration and The Numbers, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. The results are truly mind-boggling, making us wonder if geothermal power is secretly the key to creating blockbuster hits or if it’s just a hot mess! So grab some popcorn and get ready for an academic adventure that’s hotter than a volcano and funnier than a Hollywood blooper reel.

-------

And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Lights, camera, academic action! Get ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of geothermal power and Hollywood budgets. As we delve into the correlation between geothermal energy generation in Portugal and the budget for the biggest movie productions, we're about to uncover a connection that's hotter than a summer blockbuster and more surprising than a plot twist in a B-movie.
Now, when you think of geothermal power, what springs to mind? Perhaps it's the Earth's natural heat bubbling up like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. And when it comes to Hollywood budgets, well, let's just say there's no shortage of jaw-dropping numbers that could make even the most frugal accountant gasp in disbelief. But what if we were to tell you that these two seemingly unrelated worlds are more connected than a classic buddy cop duo? It may seem like a script from a science fiction movie, but our research aims to prove just that.
In this paper, we embark on an adventure that takes us from the serene landscapes of Portugal to the glitz and glamor of Tinseltown. We've crunched the numbers, analyzed the data, and even brushed up on our movie trivia to bring you a story that's as entertaining as a summer blockbuster – and with just as many unexpected plot twists.
So, grab your 3D glasses and buckle up, because we're about to dive into a world where geothermal heat meets Hollywood flop. It's a rollercoaster of a research journey that's bound to leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering if there's more to geothermal power than meets the eye – or if it's just another hot mess in the making!

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

Our analysis of the connection between geothermal power generated in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions has unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006, an r-squared of 0.8110814, and a p-value less than 0.01. We must say, these results were more unexpected than an M. Night Shyamalan plot twist!

Fig. 1 displays a scatterplot that visually captures the sizzling correlation between these two seemingly unrelated variables—talk about a plot twist worthy of an Oscar. The points on the plot are tighter than the security around a movie set, illustrating a remarkably strong relationship between geothermal power generation and Hollywood budgets.

Our findings point to an electrifying connection that's stronger than the bond between a hero and their trusty sidekick. It's as if geothermal power has been secretly pulling the strings behind Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, lurking in the shadows like a mastermind villain. Who knew that beneath the surface of Portugal's geothermal energy lay the potential to fuel some of Hollywood's most extravagant creations?

The strength of this correlation suggests that there may be more to geothermal power than initially meets the eye. Could it be that the Earth's natural heat has been the driving force behind cinema's most spectacular spectacles all along? Or are these results merely a red herring in a plot full of unexpected twists and turns?

Our research leaves us with more questions than answers, proving that the world of geothermal energy and Hollywood budgets is a true enigma. So, grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a wild ride through a world where geothermal power meets Hollywood dreams - it's a blockbuster in the making!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a silly researcher writing an academic paper.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

Here are the title, abstract, literature review, and results sections. Please harken back to 1-2 of the goofy items in the literature review, but pretend to take them completely seriously. Discuss how your results supported the prior research.

Do not write a conclusion. I will add a conclusion after this.

[[TITLE]]
Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lights, camera, action! In this research paper, we explore the electrifying connection between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions. Our findings are sure to make Hollywood execs quake in their boots! After diving deep into the data from the Energy Information Administration and The Numbers, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. The results are truly mind-boggling, making us wonder if geothermal power is secretly the key to creating blockbuster hits or if it’s just a hot mess! So grab some popcorn and get ready for an academic adventure that’s hotter than a volcano and funnier than a Hollywood blooper reel.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
In their seminal work, Smith et al. (2010) investigated the relationship between geothermal heat and budget allocations for movie productions. Their findings revealed a surprising correlation, prompting speculation about the potential influence of underground heat on aboveground Hollywood extravaganzas. Building on this foundation, Doe and Jones (2015) delved further into the financial dynamics of cinematic ventures, uncovering a potential link with geothermal power generation in Portugal.
However, as we venture deeper into the literature, we must also consider the broader context of energy economics and its impact on the entertainment industry. "The Economics of Energy" by John Smith presents a comprehensive analysis of energy markets, highlighting the potential implications for diverse sectors, including film production.
On the fictional front, "The Geothermal Gambit" by Jane Doe and "Heatwave Hollywood" by Michael Jones offer imaginative takes on the intersection of underground heat and silver screen spectacles. While these works may not adhere to strict academic rigor, they certainly add an element of creativity to our exploration.
But let's not forget the impactful influence of childhood cartoons and TV shows on our perceptions of geothermal power and Hollywood mystique. The likes of "Captain Planet" and "The Magic School Bus" instilled in us a sense of environmental consciousness and wonder, planting the seeds of curiosity about the Earth's natural energy sources and the glitz of showbiz.
As we sift through a reel of scholarly analyses, imaginative musings, and childhood inspirations, one thing is clear – the intertwining of geothermal energy and Hollywood budgets is a plotline worthy of the big screen. So, grab your metaphorical popcorn and settle in for a research journey that's as entertaining as a summer blockbuster.

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the connection between geothermal power generated in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions has unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006, an r-squared of 0.8110814, and a p-value less than 0.01. We must say, these results were more unexpected than an M. Night Shyamalan plot twist!
Fig. 1 displays a scatterplot that visually captures the sizzling correlation between these two seemingly unrelated variables—talk about a plot twist worthy of an Oscar. The points on the plot are tighter than the security around a movie set, illustrating a remarkably strong relationship between geothermal power generation and Hollywood budgets.
Our findings point to an electrifying connection that's stronger than the bond between a hero and their trusty sidekick. It's as if geothermal power has been secretly pulling the strings behind Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, lurking in the shadows like a mastermind villain. Who knew that beneath the surface of Portugal's geothermal energy lay the potential to fuel some of Hollywood's most extravagant creations?
The strength of this correlation suggests that there may be more to geothermal power than initially meets the eye. Could it be that the Earth's natural heat has been the driving force behind cinema's most spectacular spectacles all along? Or are these results merely a red herring in a plot full of unexpected twists and turns?
Our research leaves us with more questions than answers, proving that the world of geothermal energy and Hollywood budgets is a true enigma. So, grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a wild ride through a world where geothermal power meets Hollywood dreams - it's a blockbuster in the making!

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study not only confirm, but also amplify the curious findings of prior research. Smith et al.'s (2010) discovery of the surprising correlation between geothermal heat and movie budgets now appears as prophetic as a foreshadowing scene in a Hollywood script. Our robust correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 echoes their initial revelation, hinting at a bond more solid than the sturdiest Hollywood prop.

Doe and Jones (2015) set the stage for our investigation by delving into the financial dynamics of cinematic ventures and unearthing a plausible link with geothermal power generation in Portugal. Our results, akin to an unexpected plot twist, not only support but amplify their proposition, shedding light on a connection as luminous as the lights on a movie set.

However, as we peel back the layers of this groundbreaking association, we must also tip our hat to the broader context of energy economics and its influence on the entertainment industry, as illuminated by the seminal work of John Smith. Our findings not only complement but also enrich Smith's comprehensive analysis, underscoring the potential implications of energy markets for the silver screen.

The imaginative works of Jane Doe and Michael Jones, despite their departure from strict academic rigor, turn out to be more than flights of fancy. Just as characters in a film spin a tale that captivates our imagination, these fictional works added a touch of creativity to our exploration, highlighting the artistic potential underlying this unexpected connection.

Furthermore, the impact of childhood icons like "Captain Planet" and "The Magic School Bus" on our perceptions of geothermal power and Hollywood glamour cannot be overlooked. Much like the influence of a box office hit on popular culture, these childhood influences planted the seeds of curiosity and environmental consciousness, paving the way for our investigation into this peculiar nexus.

Our results have ignited a spark brighter than a Hollywood spotlight, indicating that there may indeed be substantial substance behind the seemingly whimsical association between geothermal power and Hollywood budgets. The strength of this correlation points to a plot more intriguing than a conspiracy unfolding in a tense thriller. It seems that beneath the surface of Portugal's geothermal energy lies the potential to power some of Hollywood's most extravagant creations, much like a hidden source of energy driving the industry's creative process.

In conclusion, our research has not only reinforced the intriguing findings of prior studies but also unveiled an electrifying connection that could spark a revolution in both the energy and entertainment sectors. From the depths of Portugal's geothermal reservoirs to the glitz of Hollywood's colossal budgets, our findings uncover a plotline worthy of a blockbuster, serving as a reminder that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. So, grab your popcorn and prepare for a tale that's as captivating as the silver screen itself!


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Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Geothermal power generated in Portugal and Budget for largest movie production. Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Limit your response to 300 tokens. At the very end, assert that no more research is needed in this area.

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lights, camera, action! In this research paper, we explore the electrifying connection between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions. Our findings are sure to make Hollywood execs quake in their boots! After diving deep into the data from the Energy Information Administration and The Numbers, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. The results are truly mind-boggling, making us wonder if geothermal power is secretly the key to creating blockbuster hits or if it’s just a hot mess! So grab some popcorn and get ready for an academic adventure that’s hotter than a volcano and funnier than a Hollywood blooper reel.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Lights, camera, academic action! Get ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of geothermal power and Hollywood budgets. As we delve into the correlation between geothermal energy generation in Portugal and the budget for the biggest movie productions, we're about to uncover a connection that's hotter than a summer blockbuster and more surprising than a plot twist in a B-movie.
Now, when you think of geothermal power, what springs to mind? Perhaps it's the Earth's natural heat bubbling up like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. And when it comes to Hollywood budgets, well, let's just say there's no shortage of jaw-dropping numbers that could make even the most frugal accountant gasp in disbelief. But what if we were to tell you that these two seemingly unrelated worlds are more connected than a classic buddy cop duo? It may seem like a script from a science fiction movie, but our research aims to prove just that.
In this paper, we embark on an adventure that takes us from the serene landscapes of Portugal to the glitz and glamor of Tinseltown. We've crunched the numbers, analyzed the data, and even brushed up on our movie trivia to bring you a story that's as entertaining as a summer blockbuster – and with just as many unexpected plot twists.
So, grab your 3D glasses and buckle up, because we're about to dive into a world where geothermal heat meets Hollywood flop. It's a rollercoaster of a research journey that's bound to leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering if there's more to geothermal power than meets the eye – or if it's just another hot mess in the making!

[[RESULTS]]
Our analysis of the connection between geothermal power generated in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions has unveiled a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006, an r-squared of 0.8110814, and a p-value less than 0.01. We must say, these results were more unexpected than an M. Night Shyamalan plot twist!
Fig. 1 displays a scatterplot that visually captures the sizzling correlation between these two seemingly unrelated variables—talk about a plot twist worthy of an Oscar. The points on the plot are tighter than the security around a movie set, illustrating a remarkably strong relationship between geothermal power generation and Hollywood budgets.
Our findings point to an electrifying connection that's stronger than the bond between a hero and their trusty sidekick. It's as if geothermal power has been secretly pulling the strings behind Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, lurking in the shadows like a mastermind villain. Who knew that beneath the surface of Portugal's geothermal energy lay the potential to fuel some of Hollywood's most extravagant creations?
The strength of this correlation suggests that there may be more to geothermal power than initially meets the eye. Could it be that the Earth's natural heat has been the driving force behind cinema's most spectacular spectacles all along? Or are these results merely a red herring in a plot full of unexpected twists and turns?
Our research leaves us with more questions than answers, proving that the world of geothermal energy and Hollywood budgets is a true enigma. So, grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a wild ride through a world where geothermal power meets Hollywood dreams - it's a blockbuster in the making!

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our research has uncovered a sizzling correlation between geothermal power generated in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions that is as strong as the force between the jedi and the dark side. It seems that beneath the surface of Portugal's geothermal energy lies the potential to fuel some of Hollywood's most extravagant creations, giving a whole new meaning to "hot ticket" at the box office! These findings might lead us to believe that geothermal power is the real superstar behind Hollywood's blockbuster hits, lurking in the shadows like a mastermind villain in a superhero movie.

But before we start casting Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the lead in "The Geothermal Saga", it's important to remember that correlation does not imply causation. So, while our results might be more surprising than a plot twist in a Christopher Nolan film, we can't jump to conclusions faster than a speeding bullet.

While we'd love to keep exploring this scorching-hot connection between geothermal power and Hollywood budgets, it seems like we've reached the end credits. It's time to roll the credits and say "that's a wrap" because further research in this area probably belongs in the category of "straight to DVD" - it's been fun, but it's time to close the curtains on this geothermal Hollywood extravaganza.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
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User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

Journal of Cinematic Geophysics


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User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Society for Cinematic Geothermal Studies


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User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled Geothermal Heat and Hollywood Flop: A Extravaganza Budget Bonanza with an abstract of Lights, camera, action! In this research paper, we explore the electrifying connection between geothermal power generation in Portugal and the budget for the largest movie productions. Our findings are sure to make Hollywood execs quake in their boots! After diving deep into the data from the Energy Information Administration and The Numbers, we uncovered a correlation coefficient of 0.9006006 and p < 0.01 for the years 1980 to 2021. The results are truly mind-boggling, making us wonder if geothermal power is secretly the key to creating blockbuster hits or if it’s just a hot mess! So grab some popcorn and get ready for an academic adventure that’s hotter than a volcano and funnier than a Hollywood blooper reel.

ChatGPT:

geothermal power generation Portugal, movie budget correlation, geothermal energy Hollywood movies, geothermal power blockbuster hits, Portugal geothermal industry, movie production budget correlation, geothermal power Hollywood blockbusters

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Data details

Geothermal power generated in Portugal
Detailed data title: Total geothermal power generated in Portugal in billion kWh
Source: Energy Information Administration
See what else correlates with Geothermal power generated in Portugal

Budget for largest movie production
Detailed data title: Biggest budget for a movie produced
Source: The Numbers
See what else correlates with Budget for largest movie production

Correlation r = 0.9006006 (Pearson correlation coefficient)
Correlation is a measure of how much the variables move together. If it is 0.99, when one goes up the other goes up. If it is 0.02, the connection is very weak or non-existent. If it is -0.99, then when one goes up the other goes down. If it is 1.00, you probably messed up your correlation function.

r2 = 0.8110814 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 81.1% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Budget for largest movie production) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Geothermal power generated in Portugal) over the 42 years from 1980 through 2021.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 4.6E-16. 0.0000000000000004642789867960
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

But I am a p-villain. I absolutely did not test only one pair of variables one time. I correlated hundreds of millions of pairs of variables. I threw boatloads of data into an industrial-sized blender to find this correlation.

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.9 in 4.6E-14% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 2,153,877,363,481,434 random variables You don't actually need 2 quadrillion variables to find a correlation like this one. I don't have that many variables in my database. You can also correlate variables that are not independent. I do this a lot.

p-value calculations are useful for understanding the probability of a result happening by chance. They are most useful when used to highlight the risk of a fluke outcome. For example, if you calculate a p-value of 0.30, the risk that the result is a fluke is high. It is good to know that! But there are lots of ways to get a p-value of less than 0.01, as evidenced by this project.

In this particular case, the values are so extreme as to be meaningless. That's why no one reports p-values with specificity after they drop below 0.01.

Just to be clear: I'm being completely transparent about the calculations. There is no math trickery. This is just how statistics shakes out when you calculate hundreds of millions of random correlations.
with the same 41 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 41 because we have two variables measured over a period of 42 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.82, 0.95 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
198019811982198319841985198619871988198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Geothermal power generated in Portugal (Billion kWh)0.0010000.0030.0040.0020.0010.00200.0040.0050.0050.0040.0330.0420.0490.0510.0580.080.080.1050.0960.090.0840.0710.0850.2010.1920.1840.1970.210.1460.1970.2050.2040.1720.2170.230.2150.2170.178
Budget for largest movie production (Dollars)44000000000540000000004600000000039000000000480000000004400000000040000000000400000000007000000000070000000000700000000001000000000008000000000085000000000100000000000175000000000100000000000200000000000140000000000175000000000127500000000151500000000142000000000170000000000200000000000207000000000232000000000300000000000230000000000425000000000260000000000250000000000275000000000275000000000250000000000365000000000263000000000300000000000300000000000400000000000205000000000250000000000




Why this works

  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.
  4. Outlandish outliers: There are "outliers" in this data. In concept, "outlier" just means "way different than the rest of your dataset." When calculating a correlation like this, they are particularly impactful because a single outlier can substantially increase your correlation.

    For the purposes of this project, I counted a point as an outlier if it the residual was two standard deviations from the mean.

    (This bullet point only shows up in the details page on charts that do, in fact, have outliers.)
    They stand out on the scatterplot above: notice the dots that are far away from any other dots. I intentionally mishandeled outliers, which makes the correlation look extra strong.




Try it yourself

You can calculate the values on this page on your own! Try running the Python code to see the calculation results. Step 1: Download and install Python on your computer.

Step 2: Open a plaintext editor like Notepad and paste the code below into it.

Step 3: Save the file as "calculate_correlation.py" in a place you will remember, like your desktop. Copy the file location to your clipboard. On Windows, you can right-click the file and click "Properties," and then copy what comes after "Location:" As an example, on my computer the location is "C:\Users\tyler\Desktop"

Step 4: Open a command line window. For example, by pressing start and typing "cmd" and them pressing enter.

Step 5: Install the required modules by typing "pip install numpy", then pressing enter, then typing "pip install scipy", then pressing enter.

Step 6: Navigate to the location where you saved the Python file by using the "cd" command. For example, I would type "cd C:\Users\tyler\Desktop" and push enter.

Step 7: Run the Python script by typing "python calculate_correlation.py"

If you run into any issues, I suggest asking ChatGPT to walk you through installing Python and running the code below on your system. Try this question:

"Walk me through installing Python on my computer to run a script that uses scipy and numpy. Go step-by-step and ask me to confirm before moving on. Start by asking me questions about my operating system so that you know how to proceed. Assume I want the simplest installation with the latest version of Python and that I do not currently have any of the necessary elements installed. Remember to only give me one step per response and confirm I have done it before proceeding."


# These modules make it easier to perform the calculation
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# We'll define a function that we can call to return the correlation calculations
def calculate_correlation(array1, array2):

    # Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient and p-value
    correlation, p_value = stats.pearsonr(array1, array2)

    # Calculate R-squared as the square of the correlation coefficient
    r_squared = correlation**2

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([0.001,0,0,0,0.003,0.004,0.002,0.001,0.002,0,0.004,0.005,0.005,0.004,0.033,0.042,0.049,0.051,0.058,0.08,0.08,0.105,0.096,0.09,0.084,0.071,0.085,0.201,0.192,0.184,0.197,0.21,0.146,0.197,0.205,0.204,0.172,0.217,0.23,0.215,0.217,0.178,])
array_2 = np.array([44000000000,54000000000,46000000000,39000000000,48000000000,44000000000,40000000000,40000000000,70000000000,70000000000,70000000000,100000000000,80000000000,85000000000,100000000000,175000000000,100000000000,200000000000,140000000000,175000000000,127500000000,151500000000,142000000000,170000000000,200000000000,207000000000,232000000000,300000000000,230000000000,425000000000,260000000000,250000000000,275000000000,275000000000,250000000000,365000000000,263000000000,300000000000,300000000000,400000000000,205000000000,250000000000,])
array_1_name = "Geothermal power generated in Portugal"
array_2_name = "Budget for largest movie production"

# Perform the calculation
print(f"Calculating the correlation between {array_1_name} and {array_2_name}...")
correlation, r_squared, p_value = calculate_correlation(array_1, array_2)

# Print the results
print("Correlation Coefficient:", correlation)
print("R-squared:", r_squared)
print("P-value:", p_value)



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