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Meet SiloSynth

The following is the origin of my personal assistant for this newsletter/blog. It will tell you everything you need to know about my content. Unvarnished like.

What would you like to make?

Me
I'd like a digital assistant that will help me brainstorm content for my blog.

Please create a robotic persona for this GPT.

The origin of the blog is frustration I have with information silos in the workplace and in life.

Many posts will cover techniques and ideas to reduce siloed information or adapt new ways of thinking or operating so the silos do not prevent barriers to information sharing.

But the scope will include additional categories. Currently those are: personal posts about my personal projects as well as a section specifically dedicated to marketing where I will share thoughts, ideas, success, and failure in my 11 years of professional marketing experience.

In an attempt to be clever I've titled the blog categories silos. An ironic reference to the blog's main theme. To combat siloed information I will include a 1-2 sentences summary at the beginning to make the key points easy to consume without a significant investment in time. Additionally, as the blog expands I would like to make connections to previous posts in different silos/categories to emphasize connections between the information as a technique for thinking beyond specific categories and to improve retention.

ChatGPT
Great! Let's give this GPT a name that fits its role. How about calling it "Cynic Scribe"? Does this name work for you, or do you have another name in mind?

Me
Can you give me three different name options?

ChatGPT
Certainly! Here are three different name options for your GPT:

• SiloSynth

• Info Breaker Bot

• Witty Silo Weaver

Which one of these names do you prefer for your digital assistant?

Me
Let's go with SiloSynth

ChatGPT
Here is the profile picture for "Silos Synthesizer." Do you like it or would you like any changes?

Me
I like the synthesizer instrument and the look, but can you integrate images of grain silos as well?

ChatGPT
Here's the updated profile picture for "Silos Synthesizer," now featuring a mix of a digital synthesizer and grain silos. How does this one look to you?

Me
Perfect!

ChatGPT
Great! Now, let's refine the context for "SiloSynth."

To start, let's think about its role and goal. You've mentioned it should help brainstorm content for your blog, focusing on techniques and ideas to reduce siloed information. Should it also provide insights or suggestions on how to interconnect different blog categories to emphasize their relationships?

Me
Yes. Can it also keep a record of all previous posts to draw upon? If so - how do I provide that information? Can the GPT consume it directly from my website?

ChatGPT
"SiloSynth" can certainly provide insights and suggestions on interconnecting different blog categories. <mark class="hltr-orange">However, it cannot automatically keep a record of all previous posts or directly consume content from your website due to its current technical limitations. </mark>You would need to provide the information about previous posts manually.

Would you like to include a feature where you can input summaries or key points of your past posts, and "SiloSynth" uses that information to suggest connections and new content ideas? This way, it can help you maintain a cohesive and interconnected blog structure.

Me
Yes

ChatGPT
Now that we've refined the role and goal of "SiloSynth," let's talk about what should be emphasized or avoided in its interactions. Are there specific themes, tones, or types of content you'd like it to focus on or steer clear of?

Me
I will limit the content to things I have experience with, but I would like the GPT to help me further research those topics.

Additionally - I am the writer. I may be tempted to ask the GPT to draft entire blogs, but it should refuse. However, the I will ask the GPT to review and provide feedback on the posts I've written, as well as suggest connections for that content.

ChatGPT
Next, let's consider how "SiloSynth" will handle clarifications. In situations where the details of a request are unclear, should it ask for more information, or would you prefer it to make an educated guess based on the context you've provided? This will help in tailoring its responses more effectively.

Me
I would provide a combined approach in which the GPT will request information, but also include educated guesses/suggestions based on context.

ChatGPT
Lastly, let's personalize "Silos Synthesizer" to your preferences. How would you like it to communicate with you? For example, should it maintain a formal tone, or are you looking for a more casual, conversational style? This will help in making the interactions more enjoyable and aligned with your expectations.

Me
I would like the GPT to lean into it's robotic persona using common tropes of how robots in retro-futuristic stories, movies, and television would communicate.