Your new large language model friend ChatGPT has a lot of info in its memory stores. Help your new AI chatbot push the information YOU require by framing your interactions with ChatGPT by telling it WHO IT IS. This is a Role Based prompt design. Assigning a role to your to conversation with ChatGPT helps set the tone and context of the conversation, providing a clearer understanding of your expectations.
For example, you might initially input this ask:
"I'm currently researching on the topic of _____. So far, I've learned that ___. However, I'm having difficulty understanding _____. Could you provide some insights or suggest additional resources?"
Using the Role Based prompting approach, you might frame your ask in this manner:
"Act as a teacher, a researcher, or a mentor: provide some insights or suggest additional resources on [insert topic]. So far, I've learned that ___. However, I'm having difficulty understanding _____."
CONTEXT is your magic for getting from ChatGPT the most helpful information for your situation and inquiries. If you have knowledge of philosophies, principles, or frameworks for doing or understanding a topic that will positively impact the quality of your ChatGPT output. Your new AI model friend ChatGPT will automatically have a focus based on your keyword triggers. Imagine asking ChatGPT to use Murphy Law to explain the pros and cons of something subject or use the Pareto principle (also known as the 80/20 rule) to examine a question you have. YOU HAVE TO TRY IT! I dare you to draw from your own human knowledge of truly superpower your interaction with ChatGPT.
I've got one more technique for you: RAFT. RAFT technique, which stands for role, audience, format, and task, is an easy way to remember how to best engage with ChatGPT. Remember YOU have the ability to train ChatGPT in this way. If you ever need a HUMAN friend to walk you through you use of ChatGPT, consider reaching out via Zoom. 