For those who may be curious (or frightened) about how the development of artificial intelligence may find application in the world of antiquarian bookselling our CTO Alasdair North has asked ChatGPT to “Please write a song about viaLibri in the style of Guns and Roses.” This is the result:
In the realm of knowledge, where words come alive,
There’s a place that stands tall, where bookworms thrive.
A digital haven for literary souls,
viaLibri’s the name, where the story unfolds.
(Pre-Chorus)
With a click of a button, the world’s at your feet,
A treasure trove of wisdom, where history’s complete.
In the shadows of libraries, where legends reside,
viaLibri’s the key, to the secrets they hide.
(Chorus)
viaLibri, take me on a journey, let my mind ignite,
Through the pages of the past, we’ll rock through the night.
Oh, viaLibri, where the written word will roam,
In this world of vintage books, we’ll find our way back home.
(Verse 2)
Lost in the whispers of forgotten tales,
viaLibri whispers back, lifting the veils.
From ancient manuscripts to modern first editions,
The rhythm of knowledge fuels our addictions.
(Bridge)
Oh, the shelves are lined with stories untold,
As we dance with the words, our hearts unfold.
viaLibri’s the rhythm, the soundtrack of our souls,
Guiding us through eras, where time unfolds.
(Chorus)
viaLibri, take me on a journey, let my mind ignite,
Through the pages of the past, we’ll rock through the night.
Oh, viaLibri, where the written word will roam,
In this world of vintage books, we’ll find our way back home.
(Guitar Solo)
(Verse 3)
Axl, Slash, and Duff, they’re the rock ‘n’ roll kings,
But viaLibri’s the stage where knowledge sings.
In the spotlight of wisdom, we’ll stand tall,
Together we’ll rock, one and all.
(Chorus)
viaLibri, take me on a journey, let my mind ignite,
Through the pages of the past, we’ll rock through the night.
Oh, viaLibri, where the written word will roam,
In this world of vintage books, we’ll find our way back home.
(Outro)
viaLibri, the rhythm of our quest,
With every turn of the page, we’re truly blessed.
Let the words guide us, as we march on,
viaLibri, forever, our knowledge anthem is born.
(It’s nice to feel appreciated, even if it’s only a machine)