Two island Beetles argue over mainland dung.
Chambry (The Two Beetles)
Note: The Chambry collection is published in Greek. AI was used to translate the Greek to this text:
On a certain little island, a bull was grazing. Two dung beetles were feeding on his dung. When winter was approaching, one beetle said to the other that he wanted to fly over to the mainland, so that, by being there alone, he would have plenty of food for himself. He added that if he found abundant pasture there, he would bring some back for his companion, and he would spend the winter there. Having arrived on the mainland, he found a great quantity of dung—but it was wet—and so he stayed there feeding. When winter had passed, he flew back again to the island. When the other beetle saw him sleek and in good condition, he reproached him, because, although he had promised to bring something back, he had brought nothing at all. But the returning beetle said: “Don’t blame me—blame the nature of the place. From there, it was indeed possible to feed, but not to carry anything away.”
Moral
Some people offer their friendships only up to the point of a meal, but beyond that do nothing to help their friends.
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How do you think an AI might simplify this fable? Here is one answer, and the illustration above was made from this simplification:
Two dung beetles live off the dung of a bull on an island. One beetle flies to the mainland to find more abundant food and promises to share it if possible. After winter, he returns well-fed, but empty-handed. When accused of breaking his promise, he replies that in that place it was possible to feed but impossible to bring any back.
Moral
Some people are happy to share only in word or in superficial hospitality, but offer no real help when it truly matters.
Perry. #84