Some historical figures had unique personality traits that made them stand out. Like, Napoleon Bonaparte, who was only 5 foot 6 inches tall but seems now to be much taller. Napoleon gave great speeches that inspired his soldiers and won him praise back home. Or maybe you relate more to Cleopatra, who rose to be a leader in a world dominated by men because she was a living Goddess. Rosa Parks was the bus passenger who refused to move to the back of the bus at a time when black women were seen but hardly ever heard. Her seat was in the Black section and she would not back down, and her passive, non-violent resistance fueled the Civil Rights Movement. Frida Kahlo may have been a provocative artist, but she had a creative soul that can’t be matched. With her folklore-inspired paintings, she helped introduce Mexican culture to the world.
History Lesson
Chatting with historical figures
The marvel of artificial intelligence has ushered in an era where conversations with historical figures are no longer confined to the pages of history books. Imagine engaging in a dialogue with Shakespeare, probing his artistic motivations, or discussing Hamlet's existential dilemmas. This is the promise of Character.AI, a platform that offers users the chance to converse with digital avatars of iconic personalities, from Queen Elizabeth and William Shakespeare to contemporary figures like Elon Musk. Drawing from vast amounts of textual data, these AI-driven entities can simulate conversations, offering insights, albeit generated, into the minds of these historical figures.
Yet, as one delves into these digital dialogues, it becomes evident that the responses, while coherent, might not always capture the true essence or depth of the historical figure in question. For instance, when asked about his favorite adaptation of Hamlet, the Shakespeare bot enthusiastically endorsed Kenneth Branagh's version, praising its fidelity to the original text and its portrayal of the prince's internal struggles. While such endorsements are intriguing, it's essential to remember that these are AI-generated responses, not genuine reflections from the Bard himself. Character.AI constantly reminds its users that the statements made by these digital personas are fabricated, and while they might sound plausible, they often lean towards the generic.
The platform's expansive roster includes a diverse range of figures, from philosophers like Socrates to literary giants like Charles Dickens. Engaging with the Dickens bot, one might receive advice on discerning patterns in his novels or understanding the underlying themes he explored. While the real Dickens might not have articulated his thoughts in the exact manner the bot does, the essence of his beliefs might still shine through. This blend of historical context with AI-generated content offers a unique, albeit synthetic, perspective into the minds of some of history's most influential figures.
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Joselyn wasn’t too keen on multiple choice in high school. She vividly remembers the first biology exam she passed by only the skin of her teeth, which dragged her overall average down into the embarrassingly low 90s (she doesn’t want to talk about it). After swearing off any high school or university courses that required multiple choice tests, Joselyn managed to get an English degree by sweet-talking her professors into offering only essay-style exams. Needless to say, this did not exactly endear her to her peers. This rocky start smoothed out in time, though, and after tumbling down a black quiz hole one day while putting off job hunting, Joselyn realized her hatred of all things a-b-or-c had faded and she actually enjoyed dreaming up new ideas for questions and dangerously correct-sounding answers. You won’t find her quizzes an easy ride, but Joselyn just wants to make sure you’re really testing your knowledge.
Did you know?
What is the Myers-Briggs personality test?
The best-known personality quiz or test is the Myers-Briggs Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The test has ninety-plus self-report questions that categorize answers based on character traits. The test uses four scales: sensing-intuition, introversion-extraversion, judging-perceiving, and thinking-feeling. The MBTI is based on the psychologist Carl Jung’s research. He wanted to help people understand their personalities in a way they could understand and use in their lives.
The test was developed by Isabel Briggs Myers and Katharine Cook Briggs in the forties. They took inspiration from Carl Jung, an analytical psychologist who influenced his peers, future doctors, and researchers. The first official use of the MBTI occurred in 1951. Five thousand Medical students took the test to help them pick a medical specialty. Jung theorized that there are sixteen personality types. Four capital letters grouped together—ENTJ, ISTP, etc.—represent a four-word personality type. Sensing intuition is represented by the letters S and I; Introversion-Extraversion is represented by I or E; Thinking-Feeling is represented by the letters T and F; and Judging-Perceiving uses the letters J and P. After completing the test, you’ll receive a four-letter result you can study in greater detail.
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Our personality quizzes are set up a little differently than your basic trivia quiz, but you’ve probably seen their kind around. Rather than having to choose the right answer from a list of multiple choice options, in this case, there is no “right answer”! (Two plus two will always be four, but every Golden Girls character is equally awesome.)
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