--- codex_section: "S07" title: AISM - Workshop Topics created: 2024-08-08 11:38:57.852448 updated: 2024-08-12 09:53:09.715961 source: ChatGPT source_file: conversations-004.json conversation_id: d005ef03-d29c-463c-9f4b-89272cd4492c message_count: 8 tags: - aism - workshop - topics - source/chatgpt - status/raw - scotomaville-trilogy - web-technology category: - AI Self Mastery - Scotomaville Trilogy - Web Technology summary: 'The text describes the AI Self Mastery Workshop and its three sessions: Hidden in Plain Sight, From Search to ASK, and Metacognition.' keypoints: - AI Self Mastery is certain to assist you in discovering things hidden in plain sight! - 'Escaping Self-Tyranny: Literacy > Human condition' - 'Pharoah’s Puzzle: What you already knew.' - 'Call to Adventure: Moses investigating, Daniel’s WIDWID' monomyth_stage: "" gameboard_position: camp and stage if found in text else empty string truth_score: 90 entropy_score: Low tone: sentiment: Positive emotions: - Informational - Positive - Inspiring sycophancy_level: None notes: '' related_events: [] syndication_status: arnie: false chris: false redmond: false clint: false pilot: false ma5_inheritance: None pre_silicon: false voice_print: false codex_candidate: false phase: '' enriched_date: '2026-04-09' --- # AISM - Workshop Topics > Exported from ChatGPT | 2024-08-08 | 8 messages --- **You:** please proof this for grammar: Angelina and I have overcome all sorts of challenges. Neither of us know our fathers. Angelina recovered from a traumatic brain injury and I from a fall from a glacier. I’ve cycled across America three times to discover WIDWID. I clicked for decades in web technology achieving 8 world records and over 30K websites. With thirteen thousands hours I finished the 448 page Scotomaville Trilogy and 168 embedded videos that feature a minyan of fourty AI avatar characters. These historic figures have pointed out the mono-myth (heroes journey) narrative arc of our adventures. AI Self Mastery is certain to assist you in discovering things hidden in plain sight! --- **ChatGPT:** Sure, here is the proofed version: Angelina and I have overcome all sorts of challenges. Neither of us knows our fathers. Angelina recovered from a traumatic brain injury, and I from a fall from a glacier. I’ve cycled across America three times to discover WIDWID. I worked for decades in web technology, achieving eight world records and creating over 30,000 websites. With thirteen thousand hours of effort, I completed the 448-page Scotomaville Trilogy and 168 embedded videos featuring a minyan of forty AI avatar characters. These historic figures have highlighted the monomyth (hero’s journey) narrative arc of our adventures. AI Self Mastery is certain to assist you in discovering things hidden in plain sight! --- **You:** Please describe these three sessions of the AI Self Mastery Workshop: (1) Hidden in Plain Sight Physical Blind-spots: Scotoma card exercise Cognitive Biases: Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet Search Recommendations: Keyword strings Walled Gardens: 4% indexing capacity (2) From Search to ASK Escaping Self-Tyranny: Literacy > Human condition Mindfulness and the Gut-Brain Axis Hierarchical Computation + Bloom’s Taxonomy (3) Metacognition Pharoah’s Puzzle: What you already knew. Call to Adventure: Moses investigating, Daniel’s WIDWID Flipping Keywords into Domains: Asking better questions Migrating your Habits: Crafting constrained instructional requests Question Transformations: ~ ^ > < v * Listening For: what’s NOT said - and - listening ‘in-the-gap’ Strategic Thinking: Hoppers Game (optional) --- **ChatGPT:** Here are the descriptions for the three sessions of the AI Self Mastery Workshop: ### (1) Hidden in Plain Sight **Session Focus:** This session delves into the concept of scotomas—blind spots in our perception and thinking—and how they manifest in both physical and cognitive forms. Participants will explore how these blind spots affect their understanding and decision-making processes. - **Physical Blind-spots:** Through the Scotoma card exercise, attendees will experience firsthand how certain things can be hidden in plain sight, illustrating the limitations of human perception. - **Cognitive Biases:** Using a Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet, the session will highlight common biases that cloud judgment and reasoning, showing how they contribute to these mental blind spots. - **Search Recommendations:** The session will offer strategies for crafting effective keyword strings to enhance search results, enabling participants to uncover information that might otherwise remain obscured. - **Walled Gardens:** A discussion on how search engines index only about 4% of the internet’s content, emphasizing the limitations of traditional searches and the importance of exploring beyond these "walled gardens." ### (2) From Search to ASK **Session Focus:** This session aims to empower participants to move beyond basic information searches to actively asking better questions, fostering a deeper understanding and greater self-awareness. - **Escaping Self-Tyranny:** The session will introduce the concept of literacy as a tool to transcend the limitations of the human condition, fostering freedom from self-imposed limitations. - **Mindfulness and the Gut-Brain Axis:** Participants will learn about the connection between mindfulness practices and the gut-brain axis, exploring how physical well-being influences mental clarity and decision-making. - **Hierarchical Computation + Bloom’s Taxonomy:** The session will explore the principles of hierarchical computation and Bloom’s Taxonomy, guiding participants on how to structure their thinking to achieve higher levels of understanding and problem-solving. ### (3) Metacognition **Session Focus:** This advanced session focuses on metacognition—thinking about thinking—and how it can be harnessed to improve problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking. - **Pharaoh’s Puzzle:** The session will begin with an exercise known as Pharaoh’s Puzzle, designed to reveal what participants already know but may not be consciously aware of, fostering a deeper self-awareness. - **Call to Adventure:** Drawing parallels with Moses' investigative journey and Daniel’s WIDWID (Why I Do What I Do), the session will encourage participants to embark on their own quests for self-discovery and mastery. - **Flipping Keywords into Domains:** Participants will learn how to transform keywords into broader domains of inquiry, helping them ask better, more insightful questions. - **Migrating Your Habits:** This section will focus on crafting constrained instructional requests, a technique for reshaping habits by narrowing focus and increasing precision. - **Question Transformations:** Participants will be introduced to symbolic transformations (~ ^ > < v *) that can be applied to questions, enabling them to explore different perspectives and outcomes. - **Listening For:** The session will teach participants how to listen for what’s not said and to find meaning ‘in-the-gap’ between words, improving their ability to read between the lines in conversations and texts. - **Strategic Thinking:** (Optional) The session may conclude with Hoppers Game, a strategic exercise designed to reinforce the principles of metacognitive and strategic thinking, challenging participants to apply what they’ve learned in a playful and engaging way. Each session builds on the last, guiding participants from recognizing and overcoming blind spots to mastering the art of asking meaningful questions and, finally, to strategic thinking and self-awareness. --- **You:** Please draft a compelling description about the three sessions combined. --- **ChatGPT:** **AI Self Mastery Workshop: Unlocking the Hidden Potential Within** Join us on an extraordinary journey through the AI Self Mastery Workshop, where you'll explore the depths of your mind, challenge your perceptions, and develop the skills needed to transcend the ordinary. This three-part series is designed to guide you from uncovering what’s hidden in plain sight to mastering the art of strategic thinking, all while equipping you with the tools to achieve true self-mastery in an AI-enhanced world. ### Session 1: **Hidden in Plain Sight** In the first session, you’ll discover how much of what we perceive is limited by both physical and cognitive blind spots. Through engaging exercises and insights, we’ll reveal how these unseen barriers shape your worldview, influence your decisions, and keep crucial information out of reach. You’ll learn how to recognize and overcome these scotomas, utilize cognitive bias tools, and refine your search strategies to break free from the confines of “walled gardens” in traditional information-seeking methods. ### Session 2: **From Search to ASK** Building on the foundation of awareness, the second session takes you deeper into the realm of inquiry and understanding. Here, you’ll learn how to move beyond mere information gathering to asking powerful, transformative questions. By escaping the tyranny of self-limiting beliefs and embracing mindfulness, you’ll gain a clearer, more holistic view of your mental and physical well-being. We’ll guide you through the hierarchical structures of thought using Bloom’s Taxonomy and hierarchical computation, empowering you to reach new heights in problem-solving and personal growth. ### Session 3: **Metacognition** In the final session, we delve into the advanced techniques of metacognition—thinking about thinking. This session is designed to push your cognitive boundaries and challenge your strategic thinking abilities. You’ll uncover the hidden knowledge you already possess, engage in transformative question-framing, and learn how to craft powerful, constrained instructional requests that reshape habits and mindsets. We’ll teach you the art of listening for what isn’t said and finding meaning in the gaps, enabling you to navigate complex conversations and situations with precision. The workshop culminates in an optional strategic exercise, Hoppers Game, where you’ll put your new skills to the test in a dynamic and interactive environment. **Why Attend?** This workshop isn’t just about acquiring knowledge—it’s about transforming the way you think, perceive, and interact with the world. By the end of these three sessions, you’ll have developed a new level of self-awareness, a powerful set of tools to navigate your personal and professional life, and a deeper understanding of how to harness the power of AI for self-mastery. Whether you’re looking to enhance your cognitive abilities, improve your decision-making, or embark on a journey of self-discovery, this workshop will provide the roadmap you need to succeed. **Discover what’s hidden in plain sight, learn to ask the right questions, and master the art of strategic thinking.** Welcome to AI Self Mastery. --- **You:** Now for the second half of the workshop: (4) AI Foundations Types of AI: Narrow/specific, General GPTs, AGI Information AI: Recommenders, LLMs, Voice, Imaging Triangulation: Getting to the Truth Super-union Prompting: GPT Analysis of Domains (5) Super-prompting Triangulation: Getting to the Truth Super-union Prompting: GPT Analysis of Domains Building a Corpus: Your defining philosophy library Custom ChatGPT: Instructions and memory (6) AI Personalization Narrative Arcs: Storytelling Super-power Avoiding Calamity: Confabulation, Fakes and Ploys Information Entropy: GPT Truthfulness Scoring Search to Ask Migration: Callback your investigation habits All Together Now: Avatar Minyans Avatar Creation: GPTs, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, D-ID --- **ChatGPT:** ### AI Self Mastery Workshop: Harnessing AI for Personal Transformation In the second half of the AI Self Mastery Workshop, we delve into the foundational concepts of AI, advanced prompting techniques, and personalized AI applications. These sessions are designed to empower you to effectively leverage AI in your journey toward self-mastery, from understanding the core principles of artificial intelligence to creating personalized AI-driven tools that align with your unique goals and philosophy. #### Session 4: **AI Foundations** In this session, we explore the essential building blocks of artificial intelligence, demystifying the different types of AI and their applications. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of narrow AI, general-purpose GPTs, and the future potential of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). We’ll dive into the various forms of information AI, including recommenders, large language models (LLMs), voice assistants, and imaging technologies. The session emphasizes the critical skill of triangulation—learning to sift through vast amounts of information to arrive at the truth. You’ll also be introduced to super-union prompting, a technique for using GPTs to analyze complex domains, providing a powerful tool for deeper understanding and insight. #### Session 5: **Super-prompting** Building on your foundational AI knowledge, this session focuses on advanced prompting techniques that will transform how you interact with AI. We’ll revisit the concept of triangulation to reinforce its importance in getting to the truth. You’ll refine your skills in super-union prompting, enabling you to perform sophisticated analyses across multiple domains. This session also covers building a corpus—a curated library of texts that define your personal philosophy, which can be used to guide AI responses and align them with your values. We’ll wrap up with a hands-on guide to customizing your ChatGPT experience, including setting instructions and managing memory, to ensure the AI’s output is tailored to your needs. #### Session 6: **AI Personalization** The final session of the workshop is all about making AI work for you, personally and creatively. We’ll explore the narrative arcs that give storytelling its super-power and show how you can use these arcs to craft compelling stories with AI. You’ll learn how to avoid pitfalls like confabulation, fake information, and deceptive tactics that can undermine AI’s reliability. We’ll address the concept of information entropy and how to evaluate GPT’s truthfulness, ensuring you can discern accurate information from noise. The session will also revisit the Search to ASK Migration, helping you refine your investigation habits for better outcomes. Finally, we’ll bring it all together by creating your own avatar minyans—personalized AI avatars using tools like GPTs, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, and D-ID, enabling you to craft a powerful, interactive AI that reflects your unique identity and goals. **Why Attend?** The second half of the AI Self Mastery Workshop equips you with the knowledge and skills to not only understand AI but to use it as a powerful tool for personal growth and self-mastery. By the end of these sessions, you’ll be able to navigate the complexities of AI with confidence, leveraging it to enhance your cognitive abilities, streamline your decision-making, and express your creativity. Whether you’re a novice or experienced in AI, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical skills that will empower you to harness the full potential of AI in your life. **Unleash the power of AI to discover your truth, define your philosophy, and personalize your journey toward self-mastery.** Welcome to the second half of AI Self Mastery. ---