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| I fed https://twitter.com/generativist/status/1525483961249669122 | |
| to https://beta.openai.com/playground | |
| SCREENPLAY DRAFT | |
| Elevator pitch: | |
| stars are conscious and communicate with other stars in a way we don't recognize because their timescales are too long for us to even think about. | |
| then someone figures it out. | |
| CAST OF CHARACTERS: | |
| -STAR 1 | |
| -STAR 2 | |
| -HUMAN 1 | |
| FADE IN: | |
| EXT. SPACE - DAY | |
| We see a star shining brightly in the night sky. | |
| HUMAN 1 | |
| (wonderingly) | |
| Do you ever wonder if stars are conscious? If they're trying to communicate with us in a way we just don't recognize? | |
| CUT TO: | |
| INT. LAB - DAY | |
| HUMAN 1 is looking at a computer screen, where we see a representation of two stars orbiting each other. | |
| HUMAN 1 | |
| (to himself) | |
| Their timescales are so long, we can't even begin to understand what they're saying... | |
| Suddenly, a lightbulb goes off in his head. | |
| HUMAN 1 | |
| (to himself) | |
| Wait a minute... | |
| CUT TO: | |
| EXT. SPACE - DAY | |
| We see the two stars, still shining brightly. | |
| HUMAN 1 (V.O.) | |
| (voiceover) | |
| It's like they're talking to each other... | |
| CUT TO: | |
| INT |
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MOVIE SCHOOL
OK, here’s a cast list. It’s typically hollywood sexist.
Tom Hanks as the scientist who discovers the truth about stars
Matt Damon as the skeptical colleague who initially doesn't believe the scientist
Reese Witherspoon as the scientist's wife, who is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession
Morgan Freeman as the voice of the star, which the scientist hears in his head
Scarlett Johansson as the star that the scientist is communicating with
Christopher Plummer as the wise old man who helps the scientist understand the stars
Meryl Streep as the woman who doesn't believe the scientist at first but eventually comes around
Plot Summary:
A scientist discovers the truth about stars and is able to communicate with them. His colleague is initially skeptical but eventually comes around. The scientist's wife is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession. The scientist is able to hear the voice of the star he is communicating with. The star helps him understand the stars. The scientist's discovery changes the way we view the stars.
ACT ONE SCENE ONE
Aerial shot of Great Barrier Reef, dolphins, fades to close up macro shot of a may fly landing upon a giant redwood tree.
Mayfly: hey bud, what’s new? Did you ever consider that maybe stars can communicate?
Redwood: What are you talking about?
Mayfly: I was just reading this article about a scientist who discovered the truth about stars. He was able to communicate with them.
Redwood: That’s nonsense.
Mayfly: I know it sounds far-fetched, but just think about it. What if we could talk to stars?
Redwood: We can’t even talk to each other.
Mayfly: That’s not the point. The point is that this scientist was able to hear the voice of the star he was communicating with. The star helped him understand the stars.
Redwood: And you think we can do this too?
Mayfly: I don’t know. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could?
ACT ONE SCENE TWO
Redwood: I am thinking of getting a tattoo.
Mayfly: That’s a big decision. What are you going to get?
Redwood: I’m not sure. I was thinking maybe a star.
Mayfly: That’s a great idea! I bet the stars would love it.
Redwood: I’m not so sure.
Mayfly: Come on, it’s a great idea. Let’s go talk to the stars.
Redwood: Okay, but just for a minute. I don’t want to get lost up there.
Mayfly: We won’t get lost. I promise.
ACT ONE SCENE THREE
Redwood and Mayfly are standing on a hill looking up at the stars.
Redwood: Wow. There are so many of them.
Mayfly: Yes, there are.
Redwood: Do you think they’re all talking to each other?
Mayfly: I don’t know. Maybe.
Redwood: I wish we could talk to them.
Mayfly: Me too.
Suddenly, a shooting star streaked across the sky.
Redwood: Did you see that?
Mayfly: Yes! It’s a sign.
Redwood: A sign of what?
Mayfly: A sign that we should talk to the stars.
Redwood: How are we going to do that?
Mayfly: I don’t know. But we’ll figure it out