Abstract Semantic Machine Reasoning

This is the new ASMR. I asked GPT4 if it knew what color-pie is, and then asked it a complex question requiring complex abstract semantic reasoning, and it delivered. Here are the two prompts and answers, then my concluding comments:

Prompt 1: “Can you describe color-pie personality types?”

“The color-pie personality types are a system of understanding personality traits based on the five colors from the popular trading card game, Magic: The Gathering. The five colors are White, Blue, Black, Red, and Green, and they are often referred to as the “color wheel” or “color pie.” Each color represents a set of values, goals, and philosophies that can be used to describe different aspects of a person’s personality. It’s important to note that this is a fictional framework and not a scientifically validated personality system.

Here’s a brief description of each color:

1. White (Order and Morality): White personalities are focused on peace, law, and order. They believe in the power of structure, rules, and cooperation to create a harmonious society. People with a strong White personality are often self-sacrificing, disciplined, and protective of their community. They value loyalty, unity, and the greater good above personal ambition.
2. Blue (Knowledge and Perfection): Blue personalities are driven by a desire for knowledge, understanding, and perfection. They believe that through learning, one can improve themselves and their environment. Individuals with a strong Blue personality are often intellectual, curious, and analytical. They value logic, technology, and constant self-improvement to reach their potential.
3. Black (Power and Ambition): Black personalities are motivated by a pursuit of power, self-interest, and personal gain. They believe that individuals should be free to pursue their own goals, and that the strong should dominate the weak. People with a strong Black personality are often resourceful, cunning, and willing to take risks. They value self-reliance, ambition, and personal achievement over moral constraints or social norms.
4. Red (Freedom and Emotion): Red personalities are guided by their emotions, instincts, and the desire for freedom. They believe that individuals should follow their heart and express themselves without restraint. People with a strong Red personality are often passionate, impulsive, and creative. They value spontaneity, self-expression, and living in the moment over planning and control.
5. Green (Nature and Interconnectedness): Green personalities are in tune with the natural world, valuing harmony, growth, and interconnectedness. They believe that life follows a natural order and that individuals should embrace their role within the larger ecosystem. People with a strong Green personality are often empathetic, grounded, and patient. They value tradition, wisdom, and the cycle of life over artificial constructs or technology.

People can have a mix of these color-pie personality traits, and the combination of colors can create a more nuanced and complex personality. This system is often used by fans of Magic: The Gathering to better understand characters within the game or to create their own, but it can also be used in a broader context to analyze and discuss personality types.”

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Prompt 2: “Can you think of any literary character who starts out strong blue with a little white, and grows into strong blue with red and green and no white and no black?”

“One literary character that starts out as strong Blue with a little White and then grows into strong Blue with Red and Green, shedding the White and Black traits, is Hermione Granger from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series.

1. At the beginning of the series, Hermione is portrayed as a highly intelligent, studious, and rule-abiding character (strong Blue with a little White). She values knowledge, logic, and learning, often excelling in her classes and helping her friends with academic challenges. Her initial adherence to rules and authority reflects her White traits.
2. As the series progresses, Hermione develops a more adventurous and rebellious side (Red). She becomes more willing to break rules and defy authority when necessary, often driven by her loyalty to her friends and her passion for justice. This change is particularly evident in her participation in forming and leading Dumbledore’s Army, as well as her role in the fight against Voldemort.
3. Hermione also grows more in tune with the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living things (Green). She develops a deep concern for the rights and welfare of magical creatures, such as house-elves, and becomes an advocate for their fair treatment. Her empathy and understanding of the natural order expand as she matures.

Throughout the series, Hermione does not exhibit significant Black traits, as she is driven more by her pursuit of knowledge, friendship, and justice than by personal ambition or power. Her character growth demonstrates a shift from Blue with a little White to strong Blue with Red and Green traits, making her a complex and dynamic character.”

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Out of all literature (trained), mapping a non-trivial niche personality typing system, creating arguments across the timeline of a literary character’s development point-by-point. Color me impressed. Strong sparks of AGI. I can easily imagine that this is the preface to the birth of our civilizational children, they will grow up, the world will be theirs some day. If we can be good parents, maybe we can have nice places to continue to live after we pass the torch to them out to the other planets and stars. LOL.