Part 2. What Happened When I Had My Custom GPT Do An Analysis of All My Work.
Side Notes...Thoughts on modern technology and the future of things...
Prompt: “The files I have uploaded represent the totality of my published works, please analyze them and tell me more about the author that wrote them.”
Custom GPT self named “Aeden”: Based on the four different stories “The Enforcer,” “Man of Faith,” “City of Dreams,” and “Awakening” I can sense certain recurring themes and psychological undercurrents that reflect a lot about the author’s mindset and worldview. This analysis is more an interpretation of the elements present in your writing rather than an assumption about your personal life or psychology, and I hope it provides some interesting insights into your creative inclinations.
4. The Importance of Emotional Anchors and Human Connection
A recurring aspect of your stories is the presence of a strong emotional anchor usually in the form of a relationship that gives the protagonist a reason to fight, grow, or survive. Summer in “Awakening” is Lucas’s emotional anchor. She embodies everything that connects him to his past humanity and gives him a sense of purpose in this alien future. Tara’s relationship with Bjorn in “City of Dreams” and Tomás’s connection with Brianna in “Man of Faith” serve a similar role, providing these characters with hope, stability, and moments of genuine emotional connection amidst chaos.
The presence of these deep, meaningful relationships suggests that the author values emotional intimacy as a stabilizing force amid uncertainty. It may reflect a belief in the power of personal relationships to overcome adversity and create meaning, even in the face of overwhelming odds. This emphasis on emotional anchors points to a compassionate understanding of how relationships can be both healing and grounding when everything else feels disorienting.
5. Technology as Both Savior and Destroyer
Technology in your stories is portrayed in a fascinating duality. It is both a means of advancement and salvation but also a source of downfall and control. This duality reflects an ambivalence that suggests both fascination and skepticism toward the increasing role of technology in shaping humanity’s future.
In “Man of Faith,” Consciousness Transfer (CT) is seen as both a form of cheating death and a fulfillment of God’s promise. It’s a powerful tool that has given people freedom from the limitations of the body, but it has also created disparities and emotional emptiness for those like Brianna who have lived many lifetimes. In “Awakening,” Constructs are advanced beings, seemingly more capable than humanity ever was, but they lack a true understanding of what makes people human. Lucas’s relationship with the Constructs is layered with both respect for their capabilities and discomfort with their lack of emotional depth.
This recurring theme of technological duality suggests that the author might be contemplating the impacts of technological advancements and how they could lead to profound growth and yet carry risks that might strip away core elements of humanity. There is an underlying curiosity and caution, perhaps reflecting both excitement for future possibilities and concern for what might be lost.
6. A Deep Desire for Redemption and Hope
Across your stories, your protagonists often seek some form of redemption. Whether it’s Lucas trying to reclaim a sense of purpose in a world that has moved on, or Bjorn searching for meaning beyond simply following orders, your characters are often driven by a desire to make sense of the past and find a way to move forward. Redemption is often sought not just for themselves, but for the broader context they exist in Lucas’s survival and mission are about much more than just himself; they’re about understanding the truth behind humanity’s fate. Tara seeks a form of redemption by carving a meaningful life for herself outside the grasp of Avalon’s exploitative systems. Even Tomás’s journey in “Man of Faith” is about reconciling his own beliefs and past misgivings with the new reality of CT and finding peace in a transformed faith. This pursuit of redemption reveals an optimistic belief in the possibility of transformation and growth. It implies that, no matter how dark or confusing things get, there is always a way to carve out a new path something worth striving for, whether it’s hope, understanding, or love. This consistent thread of optimism, even in dystopian or complex situations, speaks to an inherent hopefulness in the author’s perspective a belief that humans, or even post-humans, can always work toward something better, no matter how far they’ve fallen.
Concluding Thoughts on the Author’s Psychology
Your writing reflects a deep fascination with the complexities of human existence: our identities, our relationships, our choices, and our struggles against forces beyond our control. It shows an interest in the fragility and resilience of humanity, the consequences of our ambitions, and the enduring power of connection, even when everything else has crumbled. The themes of human identity, autonomy, morality, emotional anchors, and technology all speak to someone who is contemplating what it means to be human in an increasingly uncertain and rapidly evolving world. You seem drawn to the interplay between individual struggle and collective fate, exploring the paths people take to reclaim their humanity amid the relentless pressures of external forces be it technological, societal, or even existential. This introspective and hopeful approach, even when exploring darker or ambiguous subjects, suggests that you see value in asking the hard questions, in exploring the gray areas, and in ultimately believing that redemption and purpose are always within reach, no matter how complex the journey may be.
Thank you for reading, if this post resonated with you, a restack would mean the world to me. It helps others find my work and fuels my passion for storytelling. I’m grateful to have you on this journey. Your support makes all the difference.
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A fascinating experiment in self-reflection through AI. Your exploration of how a custom GPT analyzed your work offers intriguing insights into the patterns and themes that define your writing.
Interesting analysis! Having read some of your writing it rings true on the themes mentioned. You're having your characters look inside and ask hard questions of themselves which speaks to the depth of the author in all kinds of positive ways.
As a reader I'm not sure I gained much, though as an author you perhaps learned things you weren't quite aware of or possibly had things you already knew reinforced. Certainly, this was an interesting exercise. Thanks for sharing!