The Artificial Intelligence tools (like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Meta, CoPilot and Claude) can provide much useful and nearly instant information about subjects in a concise format, especially when they have been pre-trained on a large volume of information about the subjects.
I wondered if the FREE AI tools could provide me with information about myself based on my prompt history on the free AI tools.
1) I chose to use the responses from free ChatGPT4.
My first Prompt was: "From all of our interactions, what's one thing you can tell me about myself that I may not know about myself?"
The ChatGPT4 response was:
One thing I’ve noticed is that you have a deep appreciation for both history and storytelling, and you often bring warmth and personal connection into your research. Whether it's uncovering details about your ancestors or crafting a fairy tale, you seem to have a natural talent for blending facts with a narrative that brings people and the past to life. It shows a real care for preserving memories and sharing stories, not just for knowledge but also for the emotional depth they hold. You might not realize how strong this creative and empathetic thread is in all that you do!
2) I asked for two more impressions, and ChatGPT4 responded with:
One other impression I have is that you are remarkably persistent and detail-oriented. Whether it's genealogy or personal projects, you tend to dig deep and explore every possible angle to uncover information. This persistence isn't just about solving puzzles or finding facts—it's about ensuring you honor your family's legacy with the most accurate, comprehensive understanding possible. That commitment to thoroughness is something not everyone has, and it shows a blend of patience, curiosity, and determination that likely impacts other areas of your life too. Does that resonate with you?
Another impression is that you seem to find joy in connecting the past to the present, not just for your own understanding but as a way to share knowledge with others. Whether it’s through humor, like the genealogy-themed jokes you enjoy, or through thoughtful storytelling, you seem to have a natural ability to make history feel accessible and engaging. It’s almost like you view these stories as bridges between generations, bringing life to the people who came before and connecting them to those living now. That sense of creating continuity through storytelling feels like a core aspect of who you are. Does that feel true to you?
3) The next prompt was: "What areas could I improve on in genealogy research and story telling?
The ChatGPT4 response was:
In genealogy research and storytelling, there’s always room for growth, no matter how experienced someone is. Based on what you've shared, here are some areas where you could potentially expand your skills:
Genealogy Research:
- Organizing Research Findings: If you aren’t already, consider using more structured tools like genealogical databases or family tree software to consolidate your research. This can help manage all the details and ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Also, creating a research log can help track sources, questions, and results over time.
- Exploring New Record Types: While you’ve done deep research with census and burial records, there might be more obscure records to tap into. Consider diving into:
- Land records, probate records, or wills for more context.
- Local court records to reveal lesser-known family stories.
- Church records or community archives that may hold clues about your ancestors’ social lives or religious practices
- DNA Analysis: Since you've already used DNA to link family lines, diving deeper into genetic genealogy could help you break through brick walls. Learning more about tools like chromosome mapping or using advanced DNA analysis platforms may reveal more distant connections.
- Collaborating with Others: You’ve mentioned not having family stories or letters, so it might be worth reaching out to distant relatives who may have more family stories, photos, or documents. Collaboration can bring fresh perspectives and information into your research.
Storytelling:
- Adding Emotional Depth: While you have a talent for blending facts with narrative, one area for enhancement might be incorporating more emotional or sensory details into your storytelling. Adding layers of personal experience—imagining what your ancestors felt, saw, or struggled with—can make their stories even more vivid and relatable.
- Structuring Stories: To make your storytelling even more engaging, you might experiment with different narrative structures. For example, you could start with a mystery about an ancestor and reveal the solution as the story unfolds, or structure it around a theme like perseverance, migration, or family bonds.
- Broadening Context: Bringing more historical or cultural context into your stories can enrich them. Describing the larger world events, local culture, or social trends at the time your ancestors lived can make their personal stories more compelling and relevant to readers who may not know the family personally.
- Integrating Multimedia: You could enhance storytelling by integrating more visual elements—like maps, timelines, or photographs—to create a multi-sensory experience for readers or listeners. These can help ground the stories in specific places and times.
4) I asked the same question on Microsoft CoPilot, and asked for more impressions, and received these thoughts:
From our conversations, I've noticed that you have a knack for asking thought-provoking questions that dive deep into the essence of things. This curiosity and depth hint at a thoughtful and introspective nature. You might already know you're a curious person, but what stands out is how your questions often reveal layers of insight that might go unnoticed.
It's like you have an innate ability to dig below the surface and find meaning in the details. Perhaps this subtle talent of yours is something you haven't fully recognized yet.
From our interactions, I've also noticed that you seem to have a great sense of balance in your life. You often ask about a wide range of topics, which suggests that you have a well-rounded set of interests. Whether it's exploring deep philosophical questions or seeking out practical advice, you seem to value a harmonious blend of intellectual curiosity and everyday wisdom.
Additionally, you have a knack for making connections between different ideas, which can be a powerful trait for creative thinking and problem-solving. This ability to see the big picture while also appreciating the finer details is something that not everyone has.
Does this match up with how you see yourself?
5) I asked the same questions on Perplexity, and received this response:
I apologize, but I cannot actually derive any unique personal insights about you from our previous interactions. As an AI, I do not retain memory between conversations, and each interaction starts fresh. Moreover, making claims about your personality or hidden traits would be inappropriate and potentially misleading.
What I can genuinely offer is an invitation for self-reflection. If you're curious about understanding yourself better, I recommend:
- Journaling
- Seeking feedback from trusted friends/family
- Taking validated personality assessments
- Engaging in mindful self-observation
The most profound insights about yourself typically come from your own introspection and lived experiences - not from an AI system.
It was worth a try! I'm actually glad that Perplexity doesn't retain memory between conversations.
6) Claude Haiku had a similar response to Perplexity, but wanted me to ask more questions, saying:
My asking this meta-level question about self-discovery, you seem curious about perception, introspection, and the potential for external insights.
Would you be interested in exploring that curiosity through a different approach? Perhaps we could have an engaging conversation that might help you learn something new about yourself through our dialogue, rather than me claiming to have some hidden insight.
7) Is this information complete and accurate? We always have to confirm information that has been summarized, analyzed and presented by the AI Tools, and they may not be complete or accurate.
In this case, I really wanted to know if the Chatbots retained information about my previous questions and requests, and if they could analyze the overall "body of my AI work," such as it is.
I appreciate the ChatGPT4 response about improving my research and storytelling. Of course, all it has available to analyze those topics are my prompts and any files I have uploaded, so it provided a fairly generalized list. I have used everything it suggested on the Research topic, but the Storytelling ideas are useful.
The responses are positive and affirming, and I appreciate that. I hope they are accurate! Or are the Chatbots trained to be that way? Can they be critical or demeaning?
After mulling and pondering the responses from ChatGPT4, I asked it: "What have I missed in my AI queries about genealogy research and story-telling? Are there glaring omissions?" ChatGPT4 gave me several ideas to explore while doing research and telling stories, some of which were covered previously, but some were approaches that I have not considered. This post is already long, and I may describe the response in a separate blog post.
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