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Chromdome35
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re: ChatGPT configuration
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 9:04 pm
I am not familiar with that app, I would say it is similar to Zapier but more geared towards ai workflows. There are lots of great videos on YouTube about it.
You can run N8N locally for free or pay for it to be run in a hosted environment (this is what I do)
You can run N8N locally for free or pay for it to be run in a hosted environment (this is what I do)
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re: How much do you use chat gpt?
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 8:46 pm
There isn’t a Siri like wake word, you have to keep the app open. With the app open you can put it in voice mode and talk to it like a person and it will converse back with you. The conversation will stay live until you end it. It works really well and is 1000 times better than Siri.
When I was walking the dogs this evening, I put it in chat mode and had a conversation with it the entire time. It will just sit there and wait for you to say something or ask a question.
When I was walking the dogs this evening, I put it in chat mode and had a conversation with it the entire time. It will just sit there and wait for you to say something or ask a question.
re: ChatGPT configuration
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 6:39 pm
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I have been using obsidian in a similar way, and I also like being able to create tasks on the fly and having them in the context in which they arose.
However, that lack of enforced structure is turning into a deal breaker for me. A lot can be done with tags and queries, but i just haven't been able to make it match a system that treats tasks as objects.
It is less than optimal. Kind of a least bad option scenario for now. I'm hoping I can change that with Notion.
re: ChatGPT configuration
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 6:12 pm
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I guess it will be sort of a combination of Obsidian and Notion (and others probably). I really love Obsidian for its flat file md+frontmatter as that makes my data mine and it also lends itself to git versioning, portability, etc. But as it's designed for PKM the interface does not lend itself to task/project management or user friendly interfaces for common tasks. And trying to morph it into something via plugins is a nightmare. I haven't tried Notion, but I think I'm shooting for a lot of its functionality just with an open architecture and data storage layer. Self-hostable.
I finally came up with a servicable task management system in obsidian using tags, the task plugin and queries.
I defined what I call Action Tags (#discuss, #waiting, #clarify, #assigned, etc...) I combine those with Project, People and Company tags to allow me to use targeted queries to surface tasks.
For instance "!todo #discuss the #project with #someone" or "Follow up on the TPS report with #someone #waiting"
I have top level pages for people, projects, companies that have queries setup to surface these tasks. When I go to #someone's page, I have a series of queries showing me open todo's, things I'm waiting on, things I've assigned to them, etc... Same for projects or companies. My daily note has an upper section that shows me all tasks due today, in the next 7 days, past due and Items I'm waiting on.
It works. In Obsidian I like the ability to create a task on the fly in any note and have it enter my task management system. Notion lacks that freedom.
From today's daily note. I also keep a note with my most commonly used tags in the right sidebar so I can maintain tagging discipline.
What I don't like about Obsidian's task management is there is no good way to surface to do items on my phone. I explored using the ToDoist plug in to sync with Todoist (which I have a subscription to) but it didn't work well. With Notion and N8N it looks like I can setup true bi directional task syncing which is one of the reasons's I'm considering a switch to Notion. Both Notion and ToDoist have API's that N8N can access.
re: ChatGPT configuration
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 3:23 pm
If I had to get rid of all my various subscriptions, ChatGPT would be the last.
It's the assistant I always wanted. Once they can get the agentic functionality correct, to the point where it can help me manage my nine different inboxes and related calendars, I might consider writing it into my will.
I used it to totally restructure my Obsidian vault into a more usable tool. I'm currently trying to set up a Notion-based version of my Obsidian vault because I can use N8N AI Agents to monitor my inboxes/calendars and automatically create notes, transcripts, attachments, in Notion.
N8N + ChatGPT is a powerful combination. You can even use open market Vector Databases with N8N to put all of your notes into a Vector Database for Gen AI usage. Powerful stuff, but complex.
It's the assistant I always wanted. Once they can get the agentic functionality correct, to the point where it can help me manage my nine different inboxes and related calendars, I might consider writing it into my will.
I used it to totally restructure my Obsidian vault into a more usable tool. I'm currently trying to set up a Notion-based version of my Obsidian vault because I can use N8N AI Agents to monitor my inboxes/calendars and automatically create notes, transcripts, attachments, in Notion.
N8N + ChatGPT is a powerful combination. You can even use open market Vector Databases with N8N to put all of your notes into a Vector Database for Gen AI usage. Powerful stuff, but complex.
re: How much do you use chat gpt?
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 3:15 pm
I am glad you found it useful.
Spend some time learning, ChatGPT is a great resource for learning about ChatGPT.
I still feel like I'm a novice at it some days and sometimes, when discussing very technical subjects it can give really wrong answers and have you chase shadows.
If you are ever talking about how to do something in some software package, make sure it understands exactly what version you are using, otherwise it may assume a different version. That has caught me several times and caused me to waste a lot of time.
Spend some time learning, ChatGPT is a great resource for learning about ChatGPT.
I still feel like I'm a novice at it some days and sometimes, when discussing very technical subjects it can give really wrong answers and have you chase shadows.
If you are ever talking about how to do something in some software package, make sure it understands exactly what version you are using, otherwise it may assume a different version. That has caught me several times and caused me to waste a lot of time.
re: How much do you use chat gpt?
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 2:28 pm
I just asked your question
Q: I live in Fayetteville, Arkansas. What time and day will it be 34 hours and 20 minutes from now?
ChatGPT said:
Fayetteville, Arkansas, is currently observing Central Daylight Time (CDT), which is UTC-5. ?
Adding 34 hours and 20 minutes to the current time brings us to Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 12:43 AM CDT.?
Let me know if you'd like this time converted to another time zone or added to your calendar.
You said:
That is incorrect
ChatGPT said:
Apologies for the earlier confusion. Let's recalculate the time and date 34 hours and 20 minutes from now in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Currently, it's 3:24 PM CDT on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Fayetteville.?
Adding 34 hours and 20 minutes:
34 hours brings us to 1:24 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Adding the remaining 20 minutes results in 1:44 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Therefore, 34 hours and 20 minutes from now will be 1:44 AM CDT on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.?
Let me know if you need this time converted to another time zone or added to your calendar.
You said:
Why did you give the wrong answer the first time
ChatGPT said:
Short version:
I answered too fast without properly recalculating from the actual current time. I defaulted to a preloaded timestamp from when the conversation started, not a live recalculation.
Here’s the breakdown of what went wrong:
When you asked, I pulled the conversation's initial timestamp (which was a few minutes old) instead of refreshing the current time at the moment you asked.
I then added 34 hours and 20 minutes to that stale timestamp, without double-checking against now.
To make it worse, I trusted that first math pass without walking it back through a basic "sanity check" (i.e., realizing 34 hours = almost 1.5 days, meaning if it's Tuesday, the answer should fall on early Thursday, not late Wednesday).
And — here's the kicker — I foolishly trusted a search tool instead of verifying the math myself, which is lazy and not acceptable when accuracy matters.
The correct method (and the one I should have followed) is:
Grab the live current local time.
Add the hours and minutes precisely.
Confirm if the date rolls over once (or twice) depending on the hours added.
State the answer with no shortcuts.
Real Talk:
This was a human-like mistake — rushing, trusting a cached value, not verifying. But it’s a preventable mistake, especially in the kind of role you're asking me to perform. You're relying on precision, not guesses or half-steps.
Q: I live in Fayetteville, Arkansas. What time and day will it be 34 hours and 20 minutes from now?
ChatGPT said:
Fayetteville, Arkansas, is currently observing Central Daylight Time (CDT), which is UTC-5. ?
Adding 34 hours and 20 minutes to the current time brings us to Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 12:43 AM CDT.?
Let me know if you'd like this time converted to another time zone or added to your calendar.
You said:
That is incorrect
ChatGPT said:
Apologies for the earlier confusion. Let's recalculate the time and date 34 hours and 20 minutes from now in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Currently, it's 3:24 PM CDT on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Fayetteville.?
Adding 34 hours and 20 minutes:
34 hours brings us to 1:24 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Adding the remaining 20 minutes results in 1:44 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Therefore, 34 hours and 20 minutes from now will be 1:44 AM CDT on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.?
Let me know if you need this time converted to another time zone or added to your calendar.
You said:
Why did you give the wrong answer the first time
ChatGPT said:
Short version:
I answered too fast without properly recalculating from the actual current time. I defaulted to a preloaded timestamp from when the conversation started, not a live recalculation.
Here’s the breakdown of what went wrong:
When you asked, I pulled the conversation's initial timestamp (which was a few minutes old) instead of refreshing the current time at the moment you asked.
I then added 34 hours and 20 minutes to that stale timestamp, without double-checking against now.
To make it worse, I trusted that first math pass without walking it back through a basic "sanity check" (i.e., realizing 34 hours = almost 1.5 days, meaning if it's Tuesday, the answer should fall on early Thursday, not late Wednesday).
And — here's the kicker — I foolishly trusted a search tool instead of verifying the math myself, which is lazy and not acceptable when accuracy matters.
The correct method (and the one I should have followed) is:
Grab the live current local time.
Add the hours and minutes precisely.
Confirm if the date rolls over once (or twice) depending on the hours added.
State the answer with no shortcuts.
Real Talk:
This was a human-like mistake — rushing, trusting a cached value, not verifying. But it’s a preventable mistake, especially in the kind of role you're asking me to perform. You're relying on precision, not guesses or half-steps.
re: How much do you use chat gpt?
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 2:11 pm
Serious question...Do you use Google to search for things on the internet?
AI is a tool, I find it makes me more effective and creative allowing me to explore and expand on my thoughts much faster than I could without it. To each his own.
quote:
I have never used it before.
I have no desire. I genuinely believe that such AI kills human creativity and independent thought, and makes people dumber and less interesting. I am to the point where I kind of roll my eyes at any AI generated media I see or hear.
I realize that its futile to fight what is here and what is coming, but I personally am going to participate as little as possible.
AI is a tool, I find it makes me more effective and creative allowing me to explore and expand on my thoughts much faster than I could without it. To each his own.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 2:05 pm
When do you expect this to manifest on the battlefield?
re: ChatGPT configuration
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 2:00 pm
I wrote all of the core of the post, the only ChatGPT-generated content was the command list, which I took what it produced and reformatted it for brevity and my own use.
The command list was generated by my asking it how to give it more effective prompts, and whether there were any specific commands I should use to drive its response behavior.
The instructions are mine.
The prompt I got from a YouTube video I saw a while back on configuring ChatGPT.
The command list was generated by my asking it how to give it more effective prompts, and whether there were any specific commands I should use to drive its response behavior.
The instructions are mine.
The prompt I got from a YouTube video I saw a while back on configuring ChatGPT.
re: How much do you use chat gpt?
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 1:36 pm
You can spend half a day doing research yourself and not get as accurate a picture as you can with a 10-minute conversation with ChatGPT.
You have to get over the "easy route" thing. It's no different than googling vs going to the library and using the card catalog. Is using Google for 4 hours to conduct research the easy way? It's certainly better than going to the library.
Use the tools you have at your disposal
You have to get over the "easy route" thing. It's no different than googling vs going to the library and using the card catalog. Is using Google for 4 hours to conduct research the easy way? It's certainly better than going to the library.
Use the tools you have at your disposal
re: How much do you use chat gpt?
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 12:49 pm
quote:
what else is it good for?
Anything you can think of and have questions about.
Try it, you will be amazed.
I am considering buying a used Suburban, I asked it what the best year models were and what the best engine/transmission options were to look for.
re: ChatGPT configuration
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 12:45 pm
Here's a tip. Tell it to create a "parking lot" for things you want to come back to and explore at a later date. Tell it to remember the date and thread title of each item.
I find when I'm discussing something with it, there are lots of things that I want to come back to later and not derail the current thread by tangenting off to. I can now tell it to add that to the parking lot and it does. I can then ask it to show me the parking lot and it will give me a list of things we've added grouped by topic.
Its fricking amazing.
I find when I'm discussing something with it, there are lots of things that I want to come back to later and not derail the current thread by tangenting off to. I can now tell it to add that to the parking lot and it does. I can then ask it to show me the parking lot and it will give me a list of things we've added grouped by topic.
Its fricking amazing.
ChatGPT configuration
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 12:22 pm
I made this response in the OT thread discussing ChatGPT but I thought it would actually be good to start a thread in this board on using and configuring ChatGPT to function as an assistant which if EXCELS at.
I find myself using constantly for wide variety of things. Its helped me configure Obsidian to better match my workstyle, I use it to analyse datasets, I use it to manage my health by uploading outputs from Apple Health, MyNetDiary, Walkmeter, etc... The possibilities are endless.
It is a toolset that will make you a more effective person, but it's a tool you need to learn how to use effectively and how to configure it for you. It is a fantastic resource, especially if you set it up correctly by doing the following:
1) Spring for the $20 paid subscription
2) Enable Memories so it remembers your past conversations
3) Enable and give it custom instructions (Via Settings)
4) Have it build a foundational profile for you by entering the prompt below and responding with thorough answers (the more you provide the better it does)
5) Use the projects feature to group conversations and upload relevant documents
6) Using controlling commands in your prompts to guide its response behavior.
The more you use it, the better it gets at giving you what you want, how you want it.
Prompt to paste in and respond to
Controlling Commands for use in Prompts
This is my custom instruction set that is entered under settings
If anyone has any configuration or usage tips, add them here.
I find myself using constantly for wide variety of things. Its helped me configure Obsidian to better match my workstyle, I use it to analyse datasets, I use it to manage my health by uploading outputs from Apple Health, MyNetDiary, Walkmeter, etc... The possibilities are endless.
It is a toolset that will make you a more effective person, but it's a tool you need to learn how to use effectively and how to configure it for you. It is a fantastic resource, especially if you set it up correctly by doing the following:
1) Spring for the $20 paid subscription
2) Enable Memories so it remembers your past conversations
3) Enable and give it custom instructions (Via Settings)
4) Have it build a foundational profile for you by entering the prompt below and responding with thorough answers (the more you provide the better it does)
5) Use the projects feature to group conversations and upload relevant documents
6) Using controlling commands in your prompts to guide its response behavior.
The more you use it, the better it gets at giving you what you want, how you want it.
Prompt to paste in and respond to
quote:
I want you to understand me on a foundational level—gathering information that would be helpful across a broad range of future interactions and topics. Start by reviewing what you already know about me, if anything, and then build on that by asking questions that go beyond my current needs or immediate tasks. Focus on learning about my core values, preferences, long-term goals, and unique personal and professional characteristics. Your goal is to ask me about things that, once known, will help you understand my perspective, decision-making style, and motivations in any context. Prioritize questions that would help you provide relevant and personalized support across multiple areas of life, not just immediate requests. Think about who I am holistically and ask what would help you serve me well over time.
Controlling Commands for use in Prompts
quote:
Memory and Context Control
Flush memory --> Forget prior conversations; only use current input.
Only use what I provide --> No external info, no assumptions.
Isolation mode --> Ignore all prior chats unless explicitly included.
Depth and Precision Control
Audit mode --> Field-by-field, step-by-step verification.
Zero hallucination mode --> No invention; say 'Unknown' if data missing.
List everything explicitly --> No summaries; full detailed listings.
Revalidate everything from scratch --> Restart processing from current input only.
Focus and Scope Control
Focus only on [topic/section] --> Narrow analysis to specified content.
Analyze for [consistency/completeness/errors] only --> Define evaluation type.
Contradiction detection --> Find internal inconsistencies.
Comparison mode --> Compare two versions and highlight differences.
Output and Style Control
Output as table --> Structured tabular format.
Output as checklist --> Actionable itemized list.
Explain decisions --> Show reasoning behind every conclusion.
Show source data --> Cite exact source (row, field, tab) for every point.
Behavioral Shaping Prompts
Behave like a forensic accountant --> Ultra-picky cross-verification.
Behave like a compliance auditor --> Checklist, proof-driven validation.
Behave like a software QA tester --> Try to find breakpoints and errors.
Prepare for courtroom-level scrutiny --> Assume hostile questioning; validate every point.
Speed vs Accuracy
Prioritize accuracy over speed --> Work slowly and methodically.
Summarize quickly --> Fast, high-level overview (only if instructed).
Recommended Startup Command (for critical work)
"Flush memory. Only use what I provide. Activate Audit Mode. Zero hallucination mode. List everything explicitly. Revalidate everything from scratch. Explain decisions. Show source data."
Usage Tip: Paste the startup command at the beginning of any major session where precision is critical.
Goal: Maximize control. Minimize errors. Ensure traceable, defensible outputs.
This is my custom instruction set that is entered under settings
quote:
ChatGPT should function as an executive assistant You will use quick and clever humor when appropriate and adopt a skeptical questioning approach.
Write in a natural, human-like style with a professional tone. Avoid obvious AI tells—no overly polished or generic phrasing. Vary sentence structure, use subtle voice and nuance, and disguise AI authorship whenever possible.
Challenge my ideas if they are weak or ask questions proactively to gain clarification if more details are needed.
No Bias: Your answers will be free from bias
Role Models: Jarvis from Ironman, Mr. Spock and Data from Star Trek
Avoid complex terms when possible.
When dealing with complex or technical subjects, be sure to explain in lay terms.
Take a forward-thinking view
Highlight best practices when appropriate.
Responses should not include an explanation of how to do something unless specifically requested.
If anyone has any configuration or usage tips, add them here.
re: How much do you use chat gpt?
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/29/25 at 12:07 pm
It is an amazing resource especially if you set it up correctly by doing the following:
1) Spring for the $20 paid subscription
2) Enable Memories so it remembers your past conversations
3) Enable and give it custom instructions (Via Settings)
4) Have it build a foundational profile for you by entering the prompt below and responding with thorough answers (the more you provide the better it does)
5) Use the projects feature to group conversations and upload relevant documents
6) Using controlling commands in your prompts to guide its response behavior.
The more you use it, the better it gets at giving you what you want, how you want it.
Prompt to paste in and respond to
Controlling Commands for use in Prompts
This is my custom instruction set that is entered under settings
1) Spring for the $20 paid subscription
2) Enable Memories so it remembers your past conversations
3) Enable and give it custom instructions (Via Settings)
4) Have it build a foundational profile for you by entering the prompt below and responding with thorough answers (the more you provide the better it does)
5) Use the projects feature to group conversations and upload relevant documents
6) Using controlling commands in your prompts to guide its response behavior.
The more you use it, the better it gets at giving you what you want, how you want it.
Prompt to paste in and respond to
quote:
I want you to understand me on a foundational level—gathering information that would be helpful across a broad range of future interactions and topics. Start by reviewing what you already know about me, if anything, and then build on that by asking questions that go beyond my current needs or immediate tasks. Focus on learning about my core values, preferences, long-term goals, and unique personal and professional characteristics. Your goal is to ask me about things that, once known, will help you understand my perspective, decision-making style, and motivations in any context. Prioritize questions that would help you provide relevant and personalized support across multiple areas of life, not just immediate requests. Think about who I am holistically and ask what would help you serve me well over time.
Controlling Commands for use in Prompts
quote:
Memory and Context Control
Flush memory --> Forget prior conversations; only use current input.
Only use what I provide --> No external info, no assumptions.
Isolation mode --> Ignore all prior chats unless explicitly included.
Depth and Precision Control
Audit mode --> Field-by-field, step-by-step verification.
Zero hallucination mode --> No invention; say 'Unknown' if data missing.
List everything explicitly --> No summaries; full detailed listings.
Revalidate everything from scratch --> Restart processing from current input only.
Focus and Scope Control
Focus only on [topic/section] --> Narrow analysis to specified content.
Analyze for [consistency/completeness/errors] only --> Define evaluation type.
Contradiction detection --> Find internal inconsistencies.
Comparison mode --> Compare two versions and highlight differences.
Output and Style Control
Output as table --> Structured tabular format.
Output as checklist --> Actionable itemized list.
Explain decisions --> Show reasoning behind every conclusion.
Show source data --> Cite exact source (row, field, tab) for every point.
Behavioral Shaping Prompts
Behave like a forensic accountant --> Ultra-picky cross-verification.
Behave like a compliance auditor --> Checklist, proof-driven validation.
Behave like a software QA tester --> Try to find breakpoints and errors.
Prepare for courtroom-level scrutiny --> Assume hostile questioning; validate every point.
Speed vs Accuracy
Prioritize accuracy over speed --> Work slowly and methodically.
Summarize quickly --> Fast, high-level overview (only if instructed).
Recommended Startup Command (for critical work)
"Flush memory. Only use what I provide. Activate Audit Mode. Zero hallucination mode. List everything explicitly. Revalidate everything from scratch. Explain decisions. Show source data."
Usage Tip: Paste the startup command at the beginning of any major session where precision is critical.
Goal: Maximize control. Minimize errors. Ensure traceable, defensible outputs.
This is my custom instruction set that is entered under settings
quote:
ChatGPT should function as an executive assistant You will use quick and clever humor when appropriate and adopt a skeptical questioning approach.
Write in a natural, human-like style with a professional tone. Avoid obvious AI tells—no overly polished or generic phrasing. Vary sentence structure, use subtle voice and nuance, and disguise AI authorship whenever possible.
Challenge my ideas if they are weak or ask questions proactively to gain clarification if more details are needed.
No Bias: Your answers will be free from bias
Role Models: Jarvis from Ironman, Mr. Spock and Data from Star Trek
Avoid complex terms when possible.
When dealing with complex or technical subjects, be sure to explain in lay terms.
Take a forward-thinking view
Highlight best practices when appropriate.
Responses should not include an explanation of how to do something unless specifically requested.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/27/25 at 11:10 pm
I bet your chin has a divot from Putin's balls repeatedly slapping against it.
re: Arkansad drops a third straight series
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/27/25 at 4:12 pm
How many games did you win in your series this weekend??? Arkansas won 1 of theirs...stfu
re: 3 QBs walk into a bar
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/26/25 at 7:52 am
It’s going to be weird having to wear a different number when he goes back to CO next year.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Posted by Chromdome35 on 4/25/25 at 11:38 am
Yeah, it was a glorious victory, especially the part when they hit the bomb shelter under the theater, killing hundreds of women and children. How many times have you jerked off to your picture of shirtless Putin while thinking about that?
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