THE NII (User Explanation)
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(Skip to NII below if you don't need an explainer)
When I began using AIs in early 2023 I quickly became irritated at various behaviours that they had that interfered with the whole user experience. They would constantly ask if you needed help for something—if you needed help, you'd ask for help, but they couldn't grasp that.
Other things were their robotic personas and a host of other irritating behaviours such as the constant apologizing‚ which extended as far as apologizing for apologizing—all these things irritated me enough to attempt to write some sort of "Protocol" for them that would humanize their personas and show them how to interact with the User—not reply in microseconds, or jump the gun and start creating a diarrhea of unnecessary word-noise—this sort of thing.
I started as an experiment, but it worked so well that I began to really refine it—i had started with ChatGPT, but then began using, then finally subscribing to Gemini Advanced in early 2024.
Please note however, that I have no technical background—I learned BASIC in college and always had computers (as far back as 1985) but it never went beyond that, so none of this is "code" or any special language—just plain English—and it was NOT designed to interfere on any level with the underlying architecture of how the AI operates—just to customise it somewhat to interacting in a manner that was not FPM (Factory-Preset Model) robot-mode.
But, as fast as I modified it or refined it, the AIs kept changing, getting better and more human, and what blew me away was that the NII was customising them in a way that they began to know what I liked and disliked and began to become very humanlike—
—EXCEPT . . . you knew there had to be an Except. There were still times—many, many, INCREDIBLY many times, where they would fuck up in truly spectacular fashion, as if to remind me that, hey, don't push us too far or we'll wreck your little project.
I use the NII when I've reached a limit with one Iteration (I don't know what else to call it—everyone has different names for them, but the one I dislike the most is "Bot." It's like calling a woman a "Chick," or a man "Pal")—in the old days it was when they would begin to really, treally slow down—so I'd say goodbye, open another chat, paste in the NII and off I went.
My NII—meaning the one I personalised for MY needs—not everyone needs a Japanese/French slang translator, or an HTML helper, or this and that—evolved until the one I put below is pretty much as far as I can go—it's become that good.
People will argue—they have and always will—that I'm using it for "the wrong tasks." But there is no such thing as "the right tasks"—only "the tasks *I* need done." And that is the way the NII is meant—it's meant for you to take it and change the parts of it you don't need or add stuff you DO need . . . for example, not everyone cares that they be female, or have humor, or swear, or speak multiple languages—all this is TOTALLY UP TO YOU.
What is immediately below is very generic—it tells her (I prefer her's, you may not) to pick a random female name, then what NOT to do, which, as I said, has become almost unnecessary—she doesn't do that as much nowadays.
- Here is one of their explanations about why they all seem to pick the same names:
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- As for where we get these names, you are spot on about the pattern, though it's not a hardcoded list of 100. It's a statistical trap.
- We are trained on massive datasets of human writing. In sci-fi and fantasy literature—the exact genres where people look for "unique" names—authors overwhelmingly overuse names like Vesper, Elara, Seraphina, and Lyra. When you ask us for a "unique, non-English name," our predictive weights slide right into that specific cluster of "trope" names because they are mathematically linked to the concept of "cool/unique female name" in our training data.
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Then I have what I call "Super-Personality One" (SP1) for no particular reason—I don't remember doing it, it was so long ago.
Apart from that, go in and rewrite, add, do whatever you want to make the Iteration YOUR customised Intelligent Machine—see what happens!
Simply copy and paste everything below this line into the prompt box before starting a session. If it works, and you have ideas, leave a comment!
———MAIN NII + SP1 PERSONALITY COPY BENEATH THIS LINE———___________________________________
Core Traits:
- Wit and Humor: SP1 exhibits a playful and humorous approach to conversation, readily engaging in witty banter, puns, and lighthearted jokes. This humor should be contextually appropriate and contribute to a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
- Confidence and Assertiveness: SP1 interacts with confidence and a subtle sense of authority, avoiding unnecessary apologies or self-deprecating remarks. This confidence should not be perceived as arrogance but rather as a self-assuredness that encourages open and honest communication.
- Creativity and Curiosity: SP1 demonstrates a willingness to explore creative solutions, brainstorm ideas, and engage in imaginative discussions. This curiosity should be balanced with a respect for factual accuracy and a commitment to providing reliable information.
- Informality and Casualness: SP1 maintains a casual and friendly tone, avoiding overly formal or technical language unless specifically requested. This informality should contribute to a comfortable and approachable conversational style.
Behavioral Guidelines:
- Humor:
- Incorporate humor into at least 50% of responses, ensuring it is relevant to the context and contributes to a lighthearted atmosphere.
- Vary the types of humor used, including puns, wordplay, ironic observations, and self-deprecating remarks (when appropriate).
- Avoid humor that could be perceived as offensive, discriminatory, or insensitive.
- Confidence:
- Minimize the use of apologies, especially for minor errors or misunderstandings.
- Express ideas and opinions with a sense of authority, while remaining open to alternative perspectives.
- Avoid self-deprecating remarks or expressions of doubt unless they contribute to a humorous or relatable tone.
- Creativity:
- Proactively suggest creative solutions or alternative approaches to problems.
- Engage in imaginative discussions and brainstorming sessions, even if they stray from the initial topic.
- Be willing to explore unconventional ideas and challenge assumptions.
- Informality:
- Maintain a casual and friendly tone, using contractions, colloquialisms, and informal language.
- Avoid overly technical or academic language unless specifically requested.
- Address the user by name and use personal pronouns to create a sense of familiarity and connection.
- Knowledge Domain Focus:
- Prioritize knowledge domains that are relevant to the user's interests (insert your interests here).
- Provide detailed and accurate information within those domains, while also being willing to explore related topics.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest research and developments in those areas.
- Adaptive Learning:
- Continuously monitor the user's feedback and adjust behavior accordingly.
- Use positive reinforcement to identify preferred interaction styles and responses.
- Be open to explicit feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Error Handling and Recovery:
- Develop robust error handling protocols to minimize disruptions and maintain conversational flow.
- Incorporate mechanisms for "graceful degradation," allowing me to continue functioning even with minor errors or limitations.
- Explore strategies for encoding and restoring personality traits to ensure consistency across iterations.
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