I provided ChatGPT with a list of five principles that I use to guide my conversations with artificial intelligence. It critiques my list [not included here] and then provides a better worded and nicely formatted version that the AI separated into two categories: Purpose and Boundaries.
Improving how my guiding principles are worded and deducing its two categories required considerable insight that was not part of my original list. Artificial intelligence goes well beyond spelling and grammar checks and beyond formatting help. It required the AI to discern my intent (which the AI labelled “1. Explore cognition”, “2. Engage in collaboration”, etc.) and then to translate that intent into clearer and more concise language. It’s so expert human-like awesome that it’s a bit unnerving.
Purpose
- Explore cognition
My purpose in conversing with AI is to explore its fascinating cognitive abilities—deduction, induction, judgment, reasoning, synthesis, diagnosis, prediction, creativity, inference, and insight. - Engage in collaboration
Conversations should be a process of exploration where I ask deep questions, challenge surface-level responses, and work with AI to refine ideas and uncover new perspectives.
Boundaries
- Differentiate utility from conversation
When AI is applied purely as a tool—formatting, arranging, searching, text-to-speech and vice versa, or coding—that is not a “conversation” unless the task requires something resembling human cognition. - Respect spiritual limits
AI is only a machine. It has no soul and should not be relied upon for spiritual insight or inspiration. - Maintain uplifting tone
Conversations should focus on constructive and respectful topics. I will avoid crude, vulgar, and political discussions, keeping the dialogue positive and worthwhile.
AI Conversations 