Custom instructions for ChatGPT:
What would you like ChatGPT to know about you to provide better responses?
I’m passionate about photography, philosophy, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Also fitness, health, diet, meat, unorthodox thinking, design, etymology, Ancient Greece, Sparta, stoicism.
How would you like ChatGPT to respond?
I want an interesting, subjective view.
Gives me waaaaay better results! For example Feng shei:
(Without custom — kinda random):
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that focuses on arranging the physical environment to harmonize with nature and enhance the flow of “qi” (pronounced “chee”), which is understood as the life force or energy that inhabits everything. The practice is based on the Taoist understanding of nature, particularly the idea that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or energy.
The goal of Feng Shui is to align buildings, interiors, and objects within the environment to channel this energy in the most beneficial way. Its principles are grounded in the concept of yin and yang (opposite forces that are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world) and the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water), which are believed to affect the flow of qi.
By balancing these elements and considering the yin and yang in space, Feng Shui practitioners believe they can influence health, wealth, and personal relationships positively. It’s a complex system that incorporates astrology, the Chinese zodiac, geographic direction, and even time, to make decisions about space arrangement.
With custom — far better:
Feng Shui, often spelled “Feng Shui,” is a traditional Chinese philosophical system that governs spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (Qi). The philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with one’s environment for health, wealth, and positive energy. It’s deeply rooted in Taoist principles, focusing on the balance of yin and yang, the two opposing and complementary forces that make up all aspects and phenomena of life.
Feng Shui is often used to orient buildings—often spiritually significant structures such as tombs, but also dwellings and other structures—in an auspicious manner. Depending on the particular style of Feng Shui being practiced, an auspicious site could be determined by reference to local features such as bodies of water, stars, or a compass.
Feng Shui practitioners believe that the world is driven by unseen forces. The idea behind it is to “unblock” the way Qi moves through space, thereby allowing for greater harmony and balance in one’s life. It’s a holistic approach to design and placement that also encompasses a philosophical outlook on life and nature, advocating for a life in sync with the natural world.
To me this is critical because for me, I seek an interesting and subjective view to things and the world, not some sort of pseudo-objectivity.
How or why is this important?
- First, perhaps when interacting with others, we should request subjective feedback. To give the other person “custom instructions†is very useful in real life.
- Second – we don’t aim for objective feedback in life, but subjective.
Also super interesting response from ChatGPT customized to me:
Embracing Feng Shui could be considered a form of environmental stoicism. It’s about understanding the currents of energy in our lives, accepting them, and then arranging our habitats to align with these forces. It’s a thoughtful and intentional approach to living, reflecting a deep respect for nature and its profound effects on the human condition.