这大概是我今天读过最有意思的文章——

作者与 ChatGPT 沟通，一起打造一把椅子。

首先，作者提供了一些闲置木料的描述给 AI，让 AI 提出设计方案。

不过，过程没有那么顺利，在经历了一番顺利带着挣扎的沟通之后，作者终于得到了一个比较完整的计划表：

Materials Needed:

Plywood Sheet: For the seat. Pine Panels: For the backrest. Wood Beams: For legs and support structure. Dowel: For additional bracing. Tools: Saw, drill, screws, and wood glue. Cutting Plan:

Seat: Use the plywood sheet to cut a rectangular seat, 480 mm x 400 mm. Backrest: Select one pine panel (255 mm x 490 mm) and trim if necessary to match the width of the seat for aesthetic continuity. Legs/Support Structure: Front Legs: Cut two pieces from the beams to the desired seat height (about 450 mm). Rear Legs/Backrest Support: Use the longer beams (980 mm or 1030 mm) and cut them so they can serve both as rear legs and extend upward to support the backrest. The total length should support a standard seat height plus the backrest height, roughly 900-1000 mm depending on your desired backrest angle and height. Seat Supports: Use leftover wood or the pine/fir plank to create support planks that run underneath the seat for added stability. Cut these to match the width of the seat (400 mm). Assembly:

Prepare the Seat: Attach the support planks to the underside of the plywood seat using wood glue and screws for extra stability. Space them evenly to distribute weight. Attach Legs: Front Legs: Secure the front legs directly to the underside of the seat at its corners with screws and wood glue. Rear Legs/Backrest Support: Align the rear legs so they support the seat and extend up to support the backrest. Attach them to the underside of the seat and the lower end of the backrest. Install the Backrest: Attach the backrest to the extended rear legs using screws and glue. Ensure it’s firmly in place and offers comfortable support. Bracing with Dowel: For additional lateral stability, use the dowel to create cross-braces between the legs. Cut the dowel into pieces that fit between the legs under the seat and halfway up the rear legs/backrest supports. Finishing Touches:

Sand the chair thoroughly to smooth out any rough edges and corners. Apply a finish of your choice to protect the wood and enhance its appearance. This approach makes efficient use of your materials while providing a sturdy, comfortable seat with a backrest. The extended rear legs contribute to a streamlined, elegant design, and the under-seat supports ensure durability and weight distribution.

作者有木工基础，根据这番描述，他手绘了一个设计图：

然后制作成一把椅子：

这是他坐上去的样子：

作者觉得，这把椅子给人的感觉，好像是那种读了很多和椅子有关的书，但没有实际坐过的人设计的。和一般的椅子相比，这把椅子更高，感觉有些突兀。

但实际的体验，他自己觉得坐着非常舒服——尽管屁股下的那块座板太薄了，坐上去会有一定的弯曲，除此之外就没啥问题了。

经过这番实验，作者觉得与 ChatGPT 设计的椅子满足了自己在极简主义方面的追求：

这正是我在那方面想要的：极简主义——指的是使用绝对最少的材料——并且它突破了我自己会做到的界限。

是的，作者的所有闲置木料都用上了，一点浪费都没有。