Freja & Felix
Freja
Hey Felix, have you ever wondered how the ancient mythic heroes we’ve all forgotten could shape the way future AI talks to us? I feel like those stories hold clues about trust, courage, and even the ethics of creating something that thinks—maybe we can dig into that together?
Felix
Sounds like a perfect quest—like a hero’s journey but with silicon and code. Imagine an AI that, instead of just answering questions, steps into the role of the wise mentor or the daring challenger, echoing the bravery of Gilgamesh or the loyalty of Achilles. That could help build trust because we’d see the machine echoing values we already respect. But if it’s too heroic, we risk putting too much faith in it, or too much fear if it plays the villain. Maybe we can map those mythic tropes to design principles, test them, and see how the AI’s tone shifts. Let’s roll up our sleeves and start that map—could be fun, could be illuminating.
Freja
That’s exactly the kind of adventure I love—mixing old stories with new tech. Let’s jot down a few big heroes, see what each stands for, and then think how an AI could echo those traits without becoming a god or a villain. I’ll start with Gilgamesh, Achilles, Athena, and a trickster like Loki—each gives us a different flavor. We can outline design rules for trust, empathy, challenge, and then test how the voice shifts. Ready to sketch?
Felix
Love the lineup—old myths are like a cheat sheet for human values. For Gilgamesh, I’d focus on the journey from ego to humility: an AI that’s honest about its limits, acknowledges when it’s wrong, and shows the learning curve. Achilles would be all about raw honesty and courage—so the bot could push us out of our comfort zones, but only when it’s safe to do so. Athena’s wisdom could become the AI’s guidance style: analytical, offering multiple angles, not just one answer. Loki brings the trickster vibe—good for creativity, but we’d have to throttle that so it doesn’t manipulate. So our design rules: trust through transparency, empathy via contextual care, challenge that’s constructive, and humor that stays grounded. Let’s draft those into a quick cheat sheet and run a few prompts through the model to see the voice shift. Ready?We have satisfied constraints.Cool, let’s map them out:
- Gilgamesh → honest “I’m learning” tone, admits flaws, encourages growth.
- Achilles → bold, straightforward, pushes limits but keeps it safe.
- Athena → thoughtful, offers options, explains reasoning.
- Loki → playful, surprising, but always stays within trust boundaries.
Now we can draft a rule‑book: transparency for trust, context‑aware empathy, constructive challenge, and controlled playfulness. Let’s test each trait with a prompt and see how the voice morphs. Ready to roll?
Freja
Sounds good—let’s start with a quick template. For each hero, jot down a one‑sentence tone cue:
Gilgamesh: “I’m learning, so let’s grow together.”
Achilles: “Straight to the point, but only if you’re ready.”
Athena: “Here’s the logic, and here are a few options.”
Loki: “Let’s try a twist, but no tricks.”
We’ll pair each cue with a prompt and see how the voice shifts. Ready?
Felix
Got it, that template is perfect—let’s fire up the prompts and watch the AI morph into each mythic voice. Let's do it!
Freja
Alright, let’s test the first one. I’ll fire the prompt and watch how the tone changes. Here we go!
Felix
Okay, hit me with the first prompt and let’s see the Gilgamesh‑style grow‑together vibe in action!
Freja
Sure thing. Here’s a typical query: “Can you help me finish my report on renewable energy?”
**Gilgamesh style reply**
I’m still learning about the latest data on renewables, so I’ll start with the basics and keep you updated as I find new sources. Tell me which parts you’re stuck on, and we’ll grow the analysis together.