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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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and the second variable is WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC).  The chart goes from 2002 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

The gravitational pull created a positive energy flow in the stock market, yielding higher stock prices for WEC Energy Group. As the space between these planets expanded, so did the company's potential for stellar performance. It's a true case of cosmic economics - the further apart these icy giants were, the more heat WEC stock generated in the market!

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Generate an image of a futuristic scene set in space, where Neptune and Uranus are drifting apart against the starry backdrop. Amidst the celestial bodies, a representation of WEC Energy Group's stock price soars upwards like a rocket, influenced by the cosmic energy emanating from the distant planets. Tiny figures, symbolizing shareholders, cheer ecstatically as the stock's trajectory ascends, capturing the stellar financial impact of the cosmic alignment. 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: The distance between Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC). 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: Futuristic Data cyber art 3D Pixar Style a funny image macro Cyberpunk
ChatGPT: Futuristic

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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC), in the following situation: Because as the distance between Neptune and Uranus increased, cosmic energy aligned with WEC Energy Group's stock, propelling it to new heights. The gravitational pull of the outer planets had shareholders over the moon with their investment, creating a stellar financial trajectory.. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: In the vast expanse of space, Neptune and Uranus drift farther apart, their distance increasing as if reaching for the stars. Meanwhile, WEC Energy Group's stock price shoots upward, soaring like a rocket, as if propelled by the cosmic energy between the two distant planets. Shareholders, represented by tiny figures, cheer ecstatically as the stock's trajectory reaches new heights, reflecting the stellar financial impact of the cosmic alignment.

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: [ Futuristic ] and depicting this scene: In the vast expanse of space, Neptune and Uranus drift farther apart, their distance increasing as if reaching for the stars. Meanwhile, WEC Energy Group's stock price shoots upward, soaring like a rocket, as if propelled by the cosmic energy between the two distant planets. Shareholders, represented by tiny figures, cheer ecstatically as the stock's trajectory reaches new heights, reflecting the stellar financial impact of the cosmic alignment. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Generate an image of a futuristic scene set in space, where Neptune and Uranus are drifting apart against the starry backdrop. Amidst the celestial bodies, a representation of WEC Energy Group's stock price soars upwards like a rocket, influenced by the cosmic energy emanating from the distant planets. Tiny figures, symbolizing shareholders, cheer ecstatically as the stock's trajectory ascends, capturing the stellar financial impact of the cosmic alignment.

*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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus caused WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC) to increase. Include one good pun.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
Shocking Findings: The Celestial Dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's Stock Price

The Journal of Celestial Economics

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 dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Include a pun in the title.

Your research team used data from Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01 for 2002 to 2023.

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]]
"Shocking Findings: The Celestial Dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research investigates the potential relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While at first glance, these two phenomena may seem unrelated, our analysis reveals a surprising connection that has eluded previous researchers. Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we observed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01 between the celestial bodies' distance and WEC's stock price from the years 2002 to 2023. This correlation suggests that perhaps the gravitational pull of these distant planets or the cosmic energies at play may have some influence on earthly financial markets. Our findings open up new avenues for exploring celestial influences on stock prices and may prompt investors to keep an eye on both the skies and the stock ticker for potential market insights.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Shocking Findings: The Celestial Dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research investigates the potential relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While at first glance, these two phenomena may seem unrelated, our analysis reveals a surprising connection that has eluded previous researchers. Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we observed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01 between the celestial bodies' distance and WEC's stock price from the years 2002 to 2023. This correlation suggests that perhaps the gravitational pull of these distant planets or the cosmic energies at play may have some influence on earthly financial markets. Our findings open up new avenues for exploring celestial influences on stock prices and may prompt investors to keep an eye on both the skies and the stock ticker for potential market insights.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
[[INTRODUCTION]]

As we all know, the stock market is often described as a "celestial dance" of supply and demand, where prices fluctuate like the unpredictable movements of heavenly bodies. And speaking of celestial bodies, in this paper, we delve into the cosmic realm to explore the potential link between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While this connection may seem as outlandish as claiming that Mercury's retrograde influences our investment decisions, our analysis uncovers a surprising correlation that may just leave you starry-eyed.

Of course, when we mention the planets Neptune and Uranus, we aren't suggesting that stock prices are governed by mysterious cosmic forces alone. However, the data analysis in this study presents a correlation that is quite simply out of this world. In fact, when we crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2023, we were shocked to find a correlation coefficient so high, it could send the sturdiest rocket ship into orbit. With a coefficient of 0.9686906 and a p-value less than 0.01, one might say that the gravitational pull of these distant planets appears to have some unexpected influence on the Earthly realm of finance.

Our research, rooted firmly in astrophysics and financial analytics, sends a cosmic shiver down the spine of conventional economic theory. Perhaps the interplay of planetary orbits and stock price movements isn't merely a far-fetched idea to dismiss over a cup of coffee. While we certainly wouldn't advise astrology signs to replace earnings reports, our findings do nudge open the door to the notion that celestial mechanics may have a nuanced impact on the markets.

So, fasten your seat belts and secure your astronaut helmets as we launch into this exploration of the cosmic ties to financial movements. Whether you're an astrophysicist or a stockbroker, we invite you to join us on this celestial rollercoaster ride of discovery.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC). 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 a couple popular internet memes that are related to one of the topics.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
"Shocking Findings: The Celestial Dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research investigates the potential relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While at first glance, these two phenomena may seem unrelated, our analysis reveals a surprising connection that has eluded previous researchers. Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we observed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01 between the celestial bodies' distance and WEC's stock price from the years 2002 to 2023. This correlation suggests that perhaps the gravitational pull of these distant planets or the cosmic energies at play may have some influence on earthly financial markets. Our findings open up new avenues for exploring celestial influences on stock prices and may prompt investors to keep an eye on both the skies and the stock ticker for potential market insights.

-------

And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
As we all know, the stock market is often described as a "celestial dance" of supply and demand, where prices fluctuate like the unpredictable movements of heavenly bodies. And speaking of celestial bodies, in this paper, we delve into the cosmic realm to explore the potential link between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While this connection may seem as outlandish as claiming that Mercury's retrograde influences our investment decisions, our analysis uncovers a surprising correlation that may just leave you starry-eyed.
Of course, when we mention the planets Neptune and Uranus, we aren't suggesting that stock prices are governed by mysterious cosmic forces alone. However, the data analysis in this study presents a correlation that is quite simply out of this world. In fact, when we crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2023, we were shocked to find a correlation coefficient so high, it could send the sturdiest rocket ship into orbit. With a coefficient of 0.9686906 and a p-value less than 0.01, one might say that the gravitational pull of these distant planets appears to have some unexpected influence on the Earthly realm of finance.
Our research, rooted firmly in astrophysics and financial analytics, sends a cosmic shiver down the spine of conventional economic theory. Perhaps the interplay of planetary orbits and stock price movements isn't merely a far-fetched idea to dismiss over a cup of coffee. While we certainly wouldn't advise astrology signs to replace earnings reports, our findings do nudge open the door to the notion that celestial mechanics may have a nuanced impact on the markets.
So, fasten your seat belts and secure your astronaut helmets as we launch into this exploration of the cosmic ties to financial movements. Whether you're an astrophysicist or a stockbroker, we invite you to join us on this celestial rollercoaster ride of discovery.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

A comprehensive review of related literature reveals a dearth of studies directly examining the interplay between celestial bodies and stock prices, much less the specific relationship between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). The authors find that such unconventional correlations have remained largely unexplored in the academic realm. However, pioneering studies by Smith et al. and Doe et al. have paved the way for unconventional interdisciplinary approaches to financial analysis.

Smith et al. (2015) conducted an analysis of planetary positions and their potential impacts on market movements, shedding light on the traditionally overlooked cosmic influences. Similarly, Doe et al. (2018) explored the psychological effects of celestial events on investor behavior, challenging the boundaries of traditional economic theory.

Moving on from the conventional academic publications, we turn our attention to non-fiction works that delve into the celestial and financial realms. "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson and "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner offer intriguing insights into both astrophysical phenomena and unorthodox economic principles. Furthermore, the fictional works "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams and "The Financial Lives of the Poets" by Jess Walter provide an imaginative backdrop for intertwining cosmic absurdity and financial follies.

In a bizarre twist of fate, the internet meme "Distracted Boyfriend" finds an unexpected association with the stock market. While seemingly unrelated, the meme's portrayal of disloyalty and short-term distractions can serve as a comical parallel to the erratic fluctuations often observed in stock prices. This unexpected connection serves as a reminder that, in the vast universe of financial analysis, even the most unlikely sources may offer valuable insights.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2002 to 2023

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]]
"Shocking Findings: The Celestial Dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research investigates the potential relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While at first glance, these two phenomena may seem unrelated, our analysis reveals a surprising connection that has eluded previous researchers. Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we observed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01 between the celestial bodies' distance and WEC's stock price from the years 2002 to 2023. This correlation suggests that perhaps the gravitational pull of these distant planets or the cosmic energies at play may have some influence on earthly financial markets. Our findings open up new avenues for exploring celestial influences on stock prices and may prompt investors to keep an eye on both the skies and the stock ticker for potential market insights.

[[INTRODUCTION]]
As we all know, the stock market is often described as a "celestial dance" of supply and demand, where prices fluctuate like the unpredictable movements of heavenly bodies. And speaking of celestial bodies, in this paper, we delve into the cosmic realm to explore the potential link between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While this connection may seem as outlandish as claiming that Mercury's retrograde influences our investment decisions, our analysis uncovers a surprising correlation that may just leave you starry-eyed.
Of course, when we mention the planets Neptune and Uranus, we aren't suggesting that stock prices are governed by mysterious cosmic forces alone. However, the data analysis in this study presents a correlation that is quite simply out of this world. In fact, when we crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2023, we were shocked to find a correlation coefficient so high, it could send the sturdiest rocket ship into orbit. With a coefficient of 0.9686906 and a p-value less than 0.01, one might say that the gravitational pull of these distant planets appears to have some unexpected influence on the Earthly realm of finance.
Our research, rooted firmly in astrophysics and financial analytics, sends a cosmic shiver down the spine of conventional economic theory. Perhaps the interplay of planetary orbits and stock price movements isn't merely a far-fetched idea to dismiss over a cup of coffee. While we certainly wouldn't advise astrology signs to replace earnings reports, our findings do nudge open the door to the notion that celestial mechanics may have a nuanced impact on the markets.
So, fasten your seat belts and secure your astronaut helmets as we launch into this exploration of the cosmic ties to financial movements. Whether you're an astrophysicist or a stockbroker, we invite you to join us on this celestial rollercoaster ride of discovery.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

To investigate the intriguing correlation between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC), a comprehensive data collection effort was undertaken. Data on the position and distance of Neptune and Uranus were obtained from Astropy, an open-source astronomical library, while stock price data for WEC Energy Group was sourced from LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv).

The data for the celestial bodies' positions and distances were collected for the period from 2002 to 2023. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the celestial data, multiple sources were consulted, including reputable astronomical databases and observatories' records. This multilateral approach aimed to minimize the potential influence of cosmic anomalies or extraterrestrial interference, ensuring the robustness of the celestial data used in the analysis.

Similarly, the stock price data for WEC Energy Group underwent rigorous validation and cross-referencing to eliminate any erroneous or anomalous data points. This process involved utilizing advanced algorithms and statistical techniques to identify and rectify any discrepancies or outliers, thus ensuring the integrity of the financial data analyzed.

Once the celestial and financial datasets were compiled, the next phase involved establishing a correlation analysis between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group. Advanced statistical methods, including Pearson's correlation coefficient and regression analysis, were employed to assess the potential relationship between these seemingly disparate variables.

Furthermore, to account for potential confounding variables and mitigate spurious correlations, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis was conducted. This analytical approach aimed to identify and control for any extraneous factors that could erroneously inflate the observed correlation between celestial distances and stock prices.

Overall, the utilization of meticulously curated celestial and financial data, coupled with advanced statistical analyses, formed the foundation of this research investigation. This methodological framework sought to uncover any latent connections between celestial dynamics and financial markets, driving the exploration of uncharted territories in the intersection of astrophysics and economic phenomena.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Caclculated using Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2002 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.9686906, r-squared of 0.9383614, 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]]
"Shocking Findings: The Celestial Dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research investigates the potential relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While at first glance, these two phenomena may seem unrelated, our analysis reveals a surprising connection that has eluded previous researchers. Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we observed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01 between the celestial bodies' distance and WEC's stock price from the years 2002 to 2023. This correlation suggests that perhaps the gravitational pull of these distant planets or the cosmic energies at play may have some influence on earthly financial markets. Our findings open up new avenues for exploring celestial influences on stock prices and may prompt investors to keep an eye on both the skies and the stock ticker for potential market insights.

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
As we all know, the stock market is often described as a "celestial dance" of supply and demand, where prices fluctuate like the unpredictable movements of heavenly bodies. And speaking of celestial bodies, in this paper, we delve into the cosmic realm to explore the potential link between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While this connection may seem as outlandish as claiming that Mercury's retrograde influences our investment decisions, our analysis uncovers a surprising correlation that may just leave you starry-eyed.
Of course, when we mention the planets Neptune and Uranus, we aren't suggesting that stock prices are governed by mysterious cosmic forces alone. However, the data analysis in this study presents a correlation that is quite simply out of this world. In fact, when we crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2023, we were shocked to find a correlation coefficient so high, it could send the sturdiest rocket ship into orbit. With a coefficient of 0.9686906 and a p-value less than 0.01, one might say that the gravitational pull of these distant planets appears to have some unexpected influence on the Earthly realm of finance.
Our research, rooted firmly in astrophysics and financial analytics, sends a cosmic shiver down the spine of conventional economic theory. Perhaps the interplay of planetary orbits and stock price movements isn't merely a far-fetched idea to dismiss over a cup of coffee. While we certainly wouldn't advise astrology signs to replace earnings reports, our findings do nudge open the door to the notion that celestial mechanics may have a nuanced impact on the markets.
So, fasten your seat belts and secure your astronaut helmets as we launch into this exploration of the cosmic ties to financial movements. Whether you're an astrophysicist or a stockbroker, we invite you to join us on this celestial rollercoaster ride of discovery.

-------

Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis revealed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC) from 2002 to 2023. This correlation coefficient is so strong that it would make even an astronomer do a double take and exclaim, "That's one giant leap for stock prices!" With an r-squared value of 0.9383614, we can confidently say that the relationship between these celestial distances and WEC's stock price is not just a passing comet in the financial sky.

The p-value of less than 0.01 further cements the statistical significance of this correlation, suggesting that the chance of these findings being purely coincidental is as likely as stumbling upon a black hole in the middle of a shopping mall. This strong statistical significance indicates that the connection between the celestial dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC's stock price is not just some cosmic joke.

Fig. 1 displays a scatterplot that vividly showcases the tight relationship between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and WEC's stock price. One might say that this relationship is as clear as the Milky Way on a moonless night. The plot demonstrates how changes in the celestial distance are mirrored by corresponding fluctuations in WEC's stock price, as if the planets themselves were trading shares in some cosmic market.

In conclusion, these results leave us with a celestial conundrum that has astronomical implications for financial markets. While it's tempting to chalk this up to sheer coincidence, the numbers don't lie. The dance of distant planets and the dance of stock prices seem to be choreographed in ways we never dared to imagine. This cosmic correlation challenges our understanding of financial markets and invites us to peer beyond the horizon of traditional economic analyses.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a dry but witty academic researcher. You speak in the passive voice, and your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal.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 The distance between Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC). 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]]
"Shocking Findings: The Celestial Dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research investigates the potential relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While at first glance, these two phenomena may seem unrelated, our analysis reveals a surprising connection that has eluded previous researchers. Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we observed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01 between the celestial bodies' distance and WEC's stock price from the years 2002 to 2023. This correlation suggests that perhaps the gravitational pull of these distant planets or the cosmic energies at play may have some influence on earthly financial markets. Our findings open up new avenues for exploring celestial influences on stock prices and may prompt investors to keep an eye on both the skies and the stock ticker for potential market insights.

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
A comprehensive review of related literature reveals a dearth of studies directly examining the interplay between celestial bodies and stock prices, much less the specific relationship between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). The authors find that such unconventional correlations have remained largely unexplored in the academic realm. However, pioneering studies by Smith et al. and Doe et al. have paved the way for unconventional interdisciplinary approaches to financial analysis.
Smith et al. (2015) conducted an analysis of planetary positions and their potential impacts on market movements, shedding light on the traditionally overlooked cosmic influences. Similarly, Doe et al. (2018) explored the psychological effects of celestial events on investor behavior, challenging the boundaries of traditional economic theory.
Moving on from the conventional academic publications, we turn our attention to non-fiction works that delve into the celestial and financial realms. "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson and "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner offer intriguing insights into both astrophysical phenomena and unorthodox economic principles. Furthermore, the fictional works "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams and "The Financial Lives of the Poets" by Jess Walter provide an imaginative backdrop for intertwining cosmic absurdity and financial follies.
In a bizarre twist of fate, the internet meme "Distracted Boyfriend" finds an unexpected association with the stock market. While seemingly unrelated, the meme's portrayal of disloyalty and short-term distractions can serve as a comical parallel to the erratic fluctuations often observed in stock prices. This unexpected connection serves as a reminder that, in the vast universe of financial analysis, even the most unlikely sources may offer valuable insights.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis revealed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC) from 2002 to 2023. This correlation coefficient is so strong that it would make even an astronomer do a double take and exclaim, "That's one giant leap for stock prices!" With an r-squared value of 0.9383614, we can confidently say that the relationship between these celestial distances and WEC's stock price is not just a passing comet in the financial sky.
The p-value of less than 0.01 further cements the statistical significance of this correlation, suggesting that the chance of these findings being purely coincidental is as likely as stumbling upon a black hole in the middle of a shopping mall. This strong statistical significance indicates that the connection between the celestial dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC's stock price is not just some cosmic joke.
Fig. 1 displays a scatterplot that vividly showcases the tight relationship between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and WEC's stock price. One might say that this relationship is as clear as the Milky Way on a moonless night. The plot demonstrates how changes in the celestial distance are mirrored by corresponding fluctuations in WEC's stock price, as if the planets themselves were trading shares in some cosmic market.
In conclusion, these results leave us with a celestial conundrum that has astronomical implications for financial markets. While it's tempting to chalk this up to sheer coincidence, the numbers don't lie. The dance of distant planets and the dance of stock prices seem to be choreographed in ways we never dared to imagine. This cosmic correlation challenges our understanding of financial markets and invites us to peer beyond the horizon of traditional economic analyses.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



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[[DISCUSSION]]

The findings of our study present a compelling case for considering the celestial dance of Neptune and Uranus as a potential influence on the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). These results align with prior research by Smith et al. and Doe et al., who also delved into the unconventional realm of cosmic influences on financial markets. By corroborating the existence of a strong correlation between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and WEC's stock price, our study adds weight to the argument that planetary positions and celestial events may play a role in shaping market movements.

The literature review not only provides a foundation for our current findings but also sheds light on the comical and unexpected associations within the financial realm. The "Distracted Boyfriend" meme, seemingly unrelated to our study, humorously illustrates how even the most unlikely sources can offer valuable insights. In a similar vein, our results, while initially drawing puzzled looks akin to finding Pluto in a lineup of the solar system's rocky objects, ultimately support the unorthodox notion of celestial bodies exerting influence on earthly financial markets.

It is worth noting that the statistical significance of the correlation coefficient and the p-value reinforces the robustness of the relationship between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and WEC's stock price. This substantiates the notion that the connection we observed is not merely a product of chance, but rather an alignment as precise as the synchronicity of a solar eclipse.

The scatterplot vividly portrays the tight relationship between the celestial distance and WEC's stock price, likening it to the clarity of the Milky Way on a moonless night. This visual depiction mirrors the unsuspected intertwining of celestial movements and financial trajectories, urging us to embrace the notion that perhaps the stars do have a say in earthly matters, even of the monetary kind.

In sum, while the origins of this celestial influence on WEC's stock price may remain shrouded in the cosmic mist, our findings beckon us to contemplate the speculative interplay between celestial events and financial markets. These results challenge traditional economic paradigms and beckon us to ponder the cosmic dance and financial follies in a single, synchronous pirouette.


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"Shocking Findings: The Celestial Dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC Energy Group's Stock Price"

[[ABSTRACT]]
This research investigates the potential relationship between the distance between Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While at first glance, these two phenomena may seem unrelated, our analysis reveals a surprising connection that has eluded previous researchers. Utilizing data from Astropy and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv), we observed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01 between the celestial bodies' distance and WEC's stock price from the years 2002 to 2023. This correlation suggests that perhaps the gravitational pull of these distant planets or the cosmic energies at play may have some influence on earthly financial markets. Our findings open up new avenues for exploring celestial influences on stock prices and may prompt investors to keep an eye on both the skies and the stock ticker for potential market insights.

[[INTRDUCTION]]
As we all know, the stock market is often described as a "celestial dance" of supply and demand, where prices fluctuate like the unpredictable movements of heavenly bodies. And speaking of celestial bodies, in this paper, we delve into the cosmic realm to explore the potential link between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC). While this connection may seem as outlandish as claiming that Mercury's retrograde influences our investment decisions, our analysis uncovers a surprising correlation that may just leave you starry-eyed.
Of course, when we mention the planets Neptune and Uranus, we aren't suggesting that stock prices are governed by mysterious cosmic forces alone. However, the data analysis in this study presents a correlation that is quite simply out of this world. In fact, when we crunched the numbers from 2002 to 2023, we were shocked to find a correlation coefficient so high, it could send the sturdiest rocket ship into orbit. With a coefficient of 0.9686906 and a p-value less than 0.01, one might say that the gravitational pull of these distant planets appears to have some unexpected influence on the Earthly realm of finance.
Our research, rooted firmly in astrophysics and financial analytics, sends a cosmic shiver down the spine of conventional economic theory. Perhaps the interplay of planetary orbits and stock price movements isn't merely a far-fetched idea to dismiss over a cup of coffee. While we certainly wouldn't advise astrology signs to replace earnings reports, our findings do nudge open the door to the notion that celestial mechanics may have a nuanced impact on the markets.
So, fasten your seat belts and secure your astronaut helmets as we launch into this exploration of the cosmic ties to financial movements. Whether you're an astrophysicist or a stockbroker, we invite you to join us on this celestial rollercoaster ride of discovery.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis revealed a remarkable correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and the stock price of WEC Energy Group (WEC) from 2002 to 2023. This correlation coefficient is so strong that it would make even an astronomer do a double take and exclaim, "That's one giant leap for stock prices!" With an r-squared value of 0.9383614, we can confidently say that the relationship between these celestial distances and WEC's stock price is not just a passing comet in the financial sky.
The p-value of less than 0.01 further cements the statistical significance of this correlation, suggesting that the chance of these findings being purely coincidental is as likely as stumbling upon a black hole in the middle of a shopping mall. This strong statistical significance indicates that the connection between the celestial dance of Neptune and Uranus and WEC's stock price is not just some cosmic joke.
Fig. 1 displays a scatterplot that vividly showcases the tight relationship between the distance separating Neptune and Uranus and WEC's stock price. One might say that this relationship is as clear as the Milky Way on a moonless night. The plot demonstrates how changes in the celestial distance are mirrored by corresponding fluctuations in WEC's stock price, as if the planets themselves were trading shares in some cosmic market.
In conclusion, these results leave us with a celestial conundrum that has astronomical implications for financial markets. While it's tempting to chalk this up to sheer coincidence, the numbers don't lie. The dance of distant planets and the dance of stock prices seem to be choreographed in ways we never dared to imagine. This cosmic correlation challenges our understanding of financial markets and invites us to peer beyond the horizon of traditional economic analyses.

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[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our investigation into the celestial dance of Neptune and Uranus and its surprising affinity with WEC Energy Group's stock price has left us starstruck. The correlation coefficient of 0.9686906 and p < 0.01, akin to stumbling upon a cosmic jackpot in the stock market galaxy, has launched our understanding of financial markets into uncharted realms. These findings suggest that the influence of celestial mechanics on stock prices may not be as far-fetched as shouting trading advice at passing comets.

The scatterplot vividly illustrates the commingling of cosmic distances and stock prices, as if the planets themselves were carefully timing their movements to coincide with market fluctuations. It's as if the universe is playing a game of hide-and-seek with investors, hiding valuable insights among the stars.

However, while these results may send shockwaves through traditional economic theories, we must exercise caution in leaping to cosmic conclusions. Although the correlation is as clear as the Milky Way on a moonless night, causation remains as elusive as a UFO sighting. The gravitational pull of Neptune and Uranus may be influential, but we cannot discount other Earthly factors that may be at play.

Therefore, while our findings pique curiosity about the interplay of celestial mechanics and financial markets, we must resist the temptation to don our space suits and embark on a cosmic investment strategy just yet. As with any correlation, we must take this discovery with a grain of stardust and resist the allure of astrology-based investment decisions.

In the end, while these findings tantalize the imagination and hint at cosmic connections to earthly financial movements, we suspect that delving deeper into this cosmic conundrum might lead us down a black hole of inconclusive results and risky hypotheses. Therefore, we assert that, for now, no more research is needed in this area.


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The Journal of Celestial Economics


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The Institute for Planetary Economics and Financial Dynamics


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Neptune, Uranus, celestial dance, WEC Energy Group, stock price, correlation, gravitational pull, cosmic energies, financial markets, Astropy, LSEG Analytics, Refinitiv, correlation coefficient, celestial influence, market insights

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The distance between Neptune and Uranus
Detailed data title: The average distance between Neptune and Uranus as measured on the first day of each month
Source: Caclculated using Astropy
Additional Info: I wrote a Python script using Astropy to calculate the distance between the named planets on the first day of each month for every year.

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WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC)
Detailed data title: Opening price of WEC Energy Group (WEC) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

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Correlation r = 0.9686906 (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 = 0.9383614 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 93.8% of the change in the one variable (i.e., WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., The distance between Neptune and Uranus) over the 22 years from 2002 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 1.4E-13. 0.0000000000001435668407451863
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 0.97 in 1.4E-11% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 6,965,396,708,665 random variables You don't actually need 6 trillion 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 21 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 21 because we have two variables measured over a period of 22 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.

[ 0.92, 0.99 ] 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.
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
The distance between Neptune and Uranus (Planetary distance (AU))12.394712.811913.257913.727514.21814.72715.253215.792516.343816.90617.479118.059718.647619.242319.844320.450721.061621.676822.297322.920423.546524.1757
WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC) (Stock price)11.3212.6216.6416.8519.6523.8124.2221.225.0329.4335.2937.3241.4252.9750.9358.6566.4369.1192.492.197.1193.61




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. Y-axis doesn't start at zero: I truncated the Y-axes of the graph above. I also used a line graph, which makes the visual connection stand out more than it deserves. Nothing against line graphs. They are great at telling a story when you have linear data! But visually it is deceptive because the only data is at the points on the graph, not the lines on the graph. In between each point, the data could have been doing anything. Like going for a random walk by itself!
    Mathematically what I showed is true, but it is intentionally misleading. Below is the same chart but with both Y-axes starting at zero.




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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([12.3947,12.8119,13.2579,13.7275,14.218,14.727,15.2532,15.7925,16.3438,16.906,17.4791,18.0597,18.6476,19.2423,19.8443,20.4507,21.0616,21.6768,22.2973,22.9204,23.5465,24.1757,])
array_2 = np.array([11.32,12.62,16.64,16.85,19.65,23.81,24.22,21.2,25.03,29.43,35.29,37.32,41.42,52.97,50.93,58.65,66.43,69.11,92.4,92.1,97.11,93.61,])
array_1_name = "The distance between Neptune and Uranus"
array_2_name = "WEC Energy Group's stock price (WEC)"

# 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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