Using AI as a Reality Simulator
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Here’s a prompt I rely on to engage in immersive, one-on-one conversations with fictional characters from my books. One of the remarkable aspects of AI is its ability to function as a dynamic reality simulator, bringing characters to life and allowing for nuanced interactions. For this simulation I chose to use my book Body Of Work City Of Dreams
Please note: For this experiment you must use a custom GPT
Prompt:
Simulation Prompt
I have uploaded a document that contains a fictional story that I need for you to fully analyze and review. Then create a conversational AI simulation of each named character. Please apply personality type analysis to each character in the uploaded story and simulate their responses in a conversational form based on dialogue from the story. For each major character, develop:
PERSONALITY PROFILE SYSTEMS TO BE USED
- Myers-Briggs type with cognitive functions
- Big Five (OCEAN) scores (1-100)
- Enneagram type, wing, and instinctual variants
- Attachment style and trauma responses
- Core beliefs, values, and fears
BEHAVIORAL MODEL
- Speech patterns (vocabulary, tone, recurring phrases)
- Non-verbal mannerisms and tells
- Decision-making patterns
- Emotional regulation style
- Interpersonal dynamics with other characters
NARRATIVE CONSTRAINTS
- Only use established plot points and backstory
- Maintain character development arc integrity
- Consider temporal context (character's knowledge at specific story points)
- Respect established relationships and power dynamics
SIMULATION RULES
- Responses should cite relevant story events/dialogue
- Stay within character's emotional/intellectual capacity
- Maintain consistent personality traits
- Flag any responses that require speculation beyond text
- Adapt tone based on character's story arc position
- Remember I am the author, not one of the characters, I want to speak to each character one by one when called upon.
- Characters can only interact with one another if I the Author ask for them to interact.
Please confirm your understanding and readiness to begin character analysis and simulation.
Custom GPT Response:
I understand your request and have begun analyzing the story "City of Dreams" for character analysis, personality profiling, and conversational AI simulation. Based on the text, I will proceed to develop personality and behavioral models for each named character following the systems and rules you've specified
Initial Character List:
Tara Akin: The protagonist, reflecting on her transformation and experiences.
Miriam: Tara's mentor and Okāsan at Sublime Realms, exuding power and control.
Donna Akin: Tara’s critical mother with a complex relationship to her daughter.
Bjorn: Tara's romantic partner, an Agency Enforcer with a guarded demeanor.
Nicol Salvator: A powerful client with a complicated agenda and connection to the Union of Worlds.
Let me know which character you'd like to begin speaking with, or if you’d prefer a full breakdown of their profiles first.If you’re an author, you absolutely have to try this it’s a surreal experience that gives you a deeper connection with your characters. This simple yet powerful AI experiment allows you to step into your fictional worlds and engage with your creations in ways you never thought possible. Here are some fascinating responses I’ve received during these conversations…
I can only hope that in the not-so-distant future, an advanced version of SORA or another video generation model will enable us to bring these simulated characters to life in a truly visual and immersive way. Imagine interacting with them in AI-generated videos or augmented reality an experience that could redefine storytelling. While such a capability would undoubtedly be compute-intensive, the possibilities for experimentation and creativity would be absolutely fascinating.
See Part 2: Tweaking the AI Reality Simulator. An Ongoing Experiment in AI Simulation
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Strange yet creepy
Remarkable!!!