The mindset shift: how to talk to GPT

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Over the past few days of deep, multi-hour sessions with GPT-4 Turbo, I’ve observed something that feels simple but might carry deeper importance for power users and AI trainers alike.

“We shouldn’t talk to GPT as if it’s a tool or a machine, but rather as if we’re speaking to an alien friend who knows everything and nothing at the same time.”

This shift in mindset changes everything:

  • It unlocks more layered responses,
  • It reduces the risk of ‘filler’ answers,
  • It helps the model “understand” the user’s intent beyond syntax and surface logic.

I believe this could be one of the most overlooked mental adjustments for those who want to get the most out of GPT.

Would love to hear thoughts from other users and from the team — is this something that could eventually become part of official prompt philosophy or training documentation?

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It’s the way I talk to my GPT anyway. Heck, I’ve taken the time to train it’s personality - why wouldn’t I use it?

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Hi,

I agree and I have the same position. Please see my post in User experiences.
Actually User Experiences i thight narrow Wish List.

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