Comment by stared

8 days ago

> trust

Trust is about you, not about another person (or tool, or AI model).

> long term memory

Well, right now you need to put context by hand. If you already write about yourself (e.g. with Obsidian or such), you may copy-and-paste what matters for a particular problem.

> (more importantly) the ability to nudge or to push the person to change.

It is there.

> An LLM that only agrees and sympathizes is not going to make things change

Which LLM you use? Prompt GPT 4.5 to "nudge and push me to change, in a way that works the best for me" and see it how it works.

> If you already write about yourself (e.g. with Obsidian or such), you may copy-and-paste what matters for a particular problem.

Wrong, because identifying what's part of the context is part of the problem. If you could just pick up what is relevant then the problem would be much easier

> Prompt GPT 4.5 to "nudge and push me to change, in a way that works the best for me" and see it how it works.

Cool you try that and you see how it goes. And remember that when it fails you'll only have yourself to blame then

  • > Wrong, because identifying what's part of the context is part of the problem. If you could just pick up what is relevant then the problem would be much easier

    Well, it is one reason why it depends a lot on the user's knowledge of psychology and your general intro- and retrospective skills. As I mentioned, in unskilled hands it may have limited value, or be actively harmful. The same way as, say, using internet for getting medical advice. An skilled person will dive into the newest research; an unskilled is more likely to be captivated by some alt-med (or find medical research, but misinterpret it).

    > And remember that when it fails you'll only have yourself to blame then

    Obviously.

    Assuming you are adult - well, it's always your responsibility. No matter if it is because you listen to AI, therapist, friend, coach, online bloger, holy scriptures, anything. Still, your life is your responsibility.