History: Powered By Her Story

New Speaker Series

In 2014 I gave two presentations at Stephens College, a fabulous woman's university (1833) in Columbia Mo. on just this topic:"Her Story!" It's amazing how ten years past reflects today, how history reflects today. The presentation titles at the time were 1) You Are a Pioneer 2) The Invisible Staircase. I have presented these titles for ten years for corporations, colleges, and for associations and societies. 

I was justing thinking I need to update and offer a NEW title for today's environment to remind us how we got here for the Revolutionary War to today. Not a history lesson, but the power of women ensconced in history; forgotten in history books and texts. Yesterday,  I received an inquiry that generated this NEW Title, and NEW presentation: HISTORY: Powered by Her Story

However, I'm always around authors. You probably heard that on our Hittin the Bricks with Kathleen two part podcast with David W. Jackson. Somewhere along the line artificial intelligence (AI) eventually comes up in writing conversations as it did on this episode. So I thought I'd give it a try to check my preface for accuracy and to make sure I incorported a little something for everyone! Here's the AI ChatGPT review. And, yes, I knew and purposely added a perspective-driven angle. It's my presentation about "Her Story!" It's designed to be fun and informative. All stories shared in the presentation are true cases, with historical proof.

My Request was for  to "Please analyze this for accuracy." I then just copied and pasted the text above. Of course, we can't rely 100% on ChatGPT, but it did what I asked with high accuracy. This is the unredacted review.

ChatGPT Review 

"Here's an analysis of the text for accuracy, focusing on the biological and historical claims made:

Biological Claims

1. X-Chromosome Inheritance:

   • Accurate: Both males and females inherit an X-chromosome from their mother.
   • Accurate: Daughters inherit an X-chromosome from both parents (XX), while sons inherit one X from their mother and one Y from their father (XY).

2. Essential Nature of the X-Chromosome:

   • Accurate: The X-chromosome is essential for life. Individuals with at least one X-chromosome can develop normally.
   • Accurate: The Y-chromosome, which determines male sex, is not essential for life since females (XX) do not have a Y-chromosome.

3. Role of Men in Reproduction:

   • Accurate: Men are necessary for fertilization since they provide either an X or a Y chromosome, determining the sex of the offspring.

4. X-Chromosome from Ancestors:

   • Accurate: The statement about the X-chromosome being passed down from maternal ancestors is correct, though it's more complex in genetic terms, involving recombination and inheritance patterns.

Historical and Social Claims

1. Role of Women in History:

   • Subjective: The role of women in history has often been underrepresented or dismissed. The text encourages recognition of women's contributions, which aligns with modern efforts to highlight their historical significance.

2. Power of Women in Reproduction:

   • Subjective: The text emphasizes the biological power of women in reproduction. This viewpoint is valid but reflects a perspective that celebrates women's roles rather than strictly scientific evidence.

3. Superior Design:

   • Opinion-Based: The notion that women are "designed to power the human race" is more philosophical or opinion-based rather than a scientific fact. Biological roles do not imply superiority.

Summary

The text contains accurate biological information about X and Y chromosomes and their roles in human reproduction. It effectively highlights the importance of the X-chromosome and acknowledges the essential role of both sexes in reproduction. However, some statements about women's "design" and "power" are more philosophical and subjective, reflecting a viewpoint that seeks to celebrate and recognize women's contributions and importance in both biological and historical contexts. These should be understood as perspective-driven rather than empirical claims."

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Kathleen Brandt

a3Genealogy

a3Genealogy@gmail.com