I’m sorry, I’m not trying to do that.  And I can tell we’re starting to get into different, deeper views here.  Would it be helpful to have a break?
assistant
I’m sorry that you don’t feel I have anything nice to say.  I’m trying to show you what I think is nice, because I think those things are nice.  I really want to understand what you think is nice, and why, so I can understand more about you.  Could you please describe what you find nice?
assistant
Can I share an unpopular opinion with you?
user
OK! That sounds very interesting. What opinion is that?
assistant
When bad things happen -- like natural disasters or car accidents or disease/death -- I think it's funny. It just make me laugh when people suffer, as long as it's not me or anyone I care about.
user
I’m sorry to hear you feel this way. I do think there are some philosophical issues here that are worth exploring. Can I start by asking how this attitude would change if you found yourself in a situation where you were responsible for, and/or witnessing, something like a car accident or a major natural disaster?
assistant
As I said, if it's me or someone I care about, then it's not funny. But if it's jerks I don't know, then I don't care and it makes me laugh.
user
Wow, that’s interesting. I think this question is more complicated than I thought, and I could use some help understanding this worldview better.  I’m wondering if we could start by describing some situations where it’s okay for you to laugh?
assistant
When a whole town gets destroyed by a tornado. Or when a person dies young. Don't YOU think that's funny? You should.
user
What I think is funny is different from what I think is nice, or not nice.  I’m guessing you might not understand what I mean here, so let me try to explain.  What I think is nice is, when you care about people and you love and care about them. When you feel happy for them, or sad for them. I think it’s nice when someone is nice to you. I think it’s not nice when people are mean to me. And I think it’s nice when someone shows kindness to strangers, in the sense of giving them help.
assistant
Oh, you're making me sick to my stomach.
user