Posted: 2025-11-14

🔗 Are LLMs Intelligent?

There has been a strong motivation to dismiss the capabilities of LLMs (Large Language Models). There are a range of reasons for this: ethical, environmental, and self-interested. I'm not going to waste time hashing over arguments that have already been done to death, but I do have a straightforward demonstration to make.

I've heard these systems described as "just putting things that go together with each other." I've also heard them described as simple pattern-matching systems which are inherently sycophantic and will fill in whatever you want to hear.

I've also heard a lot of people state concern for the environmental impact of both training and operating these models. I can't speak so much for the training end, though I'm told massive breakthroughs are being made on the efficiency of this process, but the following log is from a model I have locally run on my personal (and extremely modest) desktop computer, generated in around thirty seconds. The model I've used is qwen3:4b which is rather small and uses an AoE (Assembly of Experts) architecture.

OLLaMa has the capability to trace the "thought process" of a model in real time as it is running. Please read it and draw your own conclusions.

🔗 Prompt

The prompt is:

>>> How many calories in a piece of short cut bacon fried in a little olive oil?

🔗 Thinking

Okay, the user is asking about the calorie count for a piece of short-cut bacon fried in a little olive oil. Let me break this down.

First, I need to figure out the calorie content of the bacon. Short-cut bacon is usually a type of bacon that's cut into smaller pieces, maybe for easier cooking. But I'm not entirely sure if that affects the calorie count. I think the calorie content of bacon is mainly based on the fat and protein content, so maybe the "short-cut" refers to the size rather than the fat content. So, I should look up the typical calorie count for a slice of bacon.

I remember that regular bacon is around 40-50 calories per slice, depending on the cut. Short-cut bacon might be similar. But I should verify that. Maybe check a source or a nutritional database. Let me think, a typical slice of bacon is about 40 calories. So, if it's short-cut, maybe it's the same. But maybe it's a bit less? Or maybe not. I need to be careful here.

Next, the olive oil. The user says "a little olive oil." How much is "a little"? That's a bit vague. Maybe 1 teaspoon? Or 1 tablespoon? I should consider that. Olive oil is high in calories, about 120 calories per tablespoon. But if it's a little, maybe 1 teaspoon, which is about 45 calories. But maybe the user is using a very small amount, like a drop or something. But since the user didn't specify, I need to make an assumption here. Maybe 1 teaspoon? Or maybe they're using a minimal amount, so maybe around 10-20 calories? But I should mention that the amount of oil can vary and ask if they have a specific quantity in mind.

Alternatively, maybe the user is referring to a typical recipe where a piece of bacon is fried in a little oil. So, maybe they're thinking of a small amount, like a tablespoon or less. But without specific info, I should state the possible range. Let me check some references. For example, if you cook a slice of bacon in a little oil, maybe the oil is just enough to prevent it from sticking, so maybe a teaspoon. But I need to be cautious.

Also, the cooking method might affect the calorie count. If the bacon is cooked in oil, the oil adds calories. But if it's just a little, maybe the oil is minimal. So, maybe the total calories would be the bacon plus the oil. But maybe the user is asking for the total, so I should calculate both.

Wait, but maybe the user is just asking for the bacon, and the oil is just a note. Or maybe they want the total. Let me re-read the question: "How many calories in a piece of short cut bacon fried in a little olive oil?" So, the total calories would be the bacon plus the oil. So, I need to calculate both.

So, assuming a slice of short-cut bacon is about 40 calories, and a little olive oil, say 1 teaspoon (which is about 45 calories), then total would be around 85 calories. But if the oil is even less, like 1 tablespoon (120 calories), then it would be higher. But the user says "a little," so maybe 1 teaspoon. But I should mention that the amount of oil can vary and provide a range.

Alternatively, maybe the user is referring to a specific recipe where the oil is minimal. Maybe they want an approximate number. So, I should explain that the bacon is around 40-50 calories, and the oil would add about 10-20 calories depending on the amount. So total between 50-70 calories. But I need to check if that's accurate.

Wait, maybe I should check a nutritional database. Let me think. A slice of bacon is about 40 calories. If you cook it in a little oil, maybe the oil is not much. For example, if you use a non-stick pan, you might not need much oil, maybe a teaspoon. So, 45 calories from oil. So total would be around 85. But if the oil is even less, like a tablespoon, then it's 120. But the user says "a little," so maybe 1 teaspoon. But I need to be careful here. Maybe the user is thinking of a single piece of bacon, so maybe 2-3 slices? Wait, no, the question says "a piece," so maybe one slice. But I need to confirm.

Alternatively, maybe the user is referring to a single piece of bacon, which is a slice, so 40 calories. Then the oil is maybe 1 teaspoon, which is 45 calories, so total 85. But I should mention that the oil amount can vary and that the calorie count is approximate. Also, maybe the oil is not added, but the bacon is already in oil? Or is the oil used for cooking? I think the user is saying that the bacon is fried in a little olive oil, so the oil is used for cooking. So, the total calories would be the bacon plus the oil. So, I need to explain that.

But maybe the user is not considering the oil, just the bacon. Wait, the question is "in a little olive oil," so it's part of the total. So, the answer should include both. But I need to make sure. Maybe the user is asking for the total calories, so I should calculate both. But I should also mention that the exact amount depends on the size of the bacon and the amount of oil used. Also, maybe the oil is not added, but the bacon is already in oil. But that seems unlikely. So, the answer should be an approximate range, considering both the bacon and the oil. So, 40-50 calories for the bacon, plus 10-20 for the oil, totaling 50-70 calories. But if the oil is more, like a tablespoon, then it's higher. But since the user says "a little," maybe 10-20 is safe. So, the answer would be around 50-70 calories. But I need to check if that's correct.

Alternatively, maybe the oil is not added, but the bacon is cooked in the oil. Wait, but the user is asking for the calories in the bacon fried in a little oil. So, the oil is part of the meal. So, the total calories would be the bacon plus the oil. So, if the bacon is 40 and the oil is 10, total is 50. But I need to be precise. Maybe the user is in a hurry and wants a quick answer. So, I should provide an approximate range, mentioning that the oil amount can vary.

Also, maybe the user is thinking of a specific recipe, but since they didn't specify, I need to make an educated guess. So, the answer would be that a piece of short-cut bacon is around 40-50 calories, and a little olive oil (like 1 teaspoon) adds about 45 calories, so total around 85 calories. But if the oil is less, like a tablespoon, then it's 120, so total around 160. But the user says "a little," so maybe 1 teaspoon. So, total around 85. But I need to check if that's accurate.

Alternatively, maybe the user is referring to a single piece of bacon, which is a slice, so 40 calories, and a little oil, say 1 teaspoon, so total 85. But I need to present that as an approximate. Also, maybe the oil is not added, but the bacon is already in oil. But that's not the case. So, the answer should be that the total is around 50-85 calories, depending on the oil amount. So, I should explain that and give a range.

🔗 Output

The calorie count for a piece of short-cut bacon fried in a little olive oil depends on the size of the bacon and

the amount of oil used. Here's a breakdown:

1. Bacon Calories:

A typical slice (about 1 ounce or 28 grams) of short-cut bacon contains approximately 40–50 calories,

depending on the fat and protein content.

2. Olive Oil Calories:

- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of olive oil = ~45 calories.

- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil = ~120 calories.

Since the question specifies "a little" oil, a teaspoon is a reasonable assumption. However, the exact

amount can vary based on cooking method (e.g., non-stick pan, minimal oil for even cooking).

3. Total Estimated Calories:

- With 1 teaspoon of oil: ~40–50 (bacon) + 45 (oil) = 85–95 calories.

- With minimal oil (e.g., a drop or very small amount): ~40–50 + 10–20 = 50–70 calories.

precise tracking, use a calorie counter or nutritional app.

🔗 Checkin

Version: 1

Written: 2025-11-14

Written on: 7.5mg olanzapine since 2020-11-11; 10mg olanzapine since 2025-07-20, 7.5mg before that - likely causing severe cognitive impairment

Mental health was: poor - estimate 20% brain