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Engineering Thanksgiving Dinner
How does an engineer execute Thanksgiving dinner? Both ChatGPT and Copilot weigh in on the process of designing the classic holiday meal.
Rob Spiegel
November 20, 2024
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At a Glance
- The engineer will approach Thanksgiving dinner with precision, efficiency, and innovative problem-solving.
- Artificial intelligence offered a clear understanding of the engineer’s take on preparing a holiday meal.
- An engineer will likely create a detailed plan or timeline for Thanksgiving preparations.
The engineer’s approach to life is unique. Analysis, planning, documentation – these elements can find their way into all aspects of the engineer’s daily life. Even Thanksgiving dinner. At Design News, we decided to take a deep dive into the ways an engineer might approach the process of creating Thanksgiving dinner.
For help with this exploration, we turned to ChatGPT and Copilot. Surely these artificial intelligence platforms would have a clear understanding of an engineer’s take on preparing a holiday meal. They did.
We learned that an engineer is likely to approach the challenge with precision, efficiency, and a good measure of innovative problem-solving. Here’s how ChGPT envisions how an engineer might breakdown the workflow of Thanksgiving dinner:
Project Planning: Just like any project, an engineer might create a detailed plan or timeline for Thanksgiving preparations, including shopping, cooking, and decorating.
Efficiency Optimization: They could use their skills to optimize cooking times and processes, ensuring everything is ready at the same time. Maybe even creating a Gantt chart for the cooking schedule!
Gadget Utilization: Engineers love gadgets, so expect to see smart kitchen devices, precision cooking tools, and maybe even some DIY projects to make the day run smoother.
Data Analysis: They might analyze past Thanksgiving data (like how much food was consumed) to make sure they have the perfect amount of everything this year.
Problem-Solving: Engineers are great at troubleshooting, so they’ll be ready to handle any last-minute issues, whether it’s a turkey that’s not cooking evenly or a pie that needs a quick fix.
Creative Solutions: Expect some innovative touches, like homemade decorations or unique ways to serve food that showcase their creativity and technical skills.
For Copilot, we chose to present the engineer’s Thanksgiving dinner in a slideshow:
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