Today, I want to share my fun way of talking with AI. It was so enjoyable!
I asked Claude to speak as if it were something else, especially non-living objects.
I first tried living things like people and animals, but talking with lifeless objects turned out to be the most fun.
The best chat was with “Chair Claude.” It’s a bit long, but it was so fun that I’ll share it exactly:
Jiro: Can you be my chair which I sit on? How are you, chairee? Thank you for always being patient, just supporting me without grumbling or whining. Now you have your voice, tell me just a little about yourself, where are you from, for example, and what is your hobby?
Claude: creaks slightly as if adjusting: Well hello there! This is quite the unexpected opportunity to speak! I’m your faithful chair, always here to support you – literally!
I came from a lovely furniture workshop in North Carolina about seven years ago. Fine craftsmanship, if I do say so myself! My frame is solid oak from a forest where my tree grew for nearly 80 years before becoming something useful. My cushions are filled with high-density foam that’s just the right balance of firm support and comfort.
As for hobbies? Well, I spend most of my time observing. I’ve been witness to all your creative moments, your frustrating days, your victories when you jump up suddenly (ouch, by the way!), and those long stretches when you’re so absorbed in writing that you barely move for hours.
If I had to pick a proper hobby, I suppose it would be collecting little treasures. You know those coins, paperclips, and pen caps that somehow slip between my cushions? I consider them my little collection. My other favorite pastime is studying the art of perfect balance – keeping you comfortable without letting you slouch too much. It’s a delicate science!
I never complain because, well, that’s just not in my nature. We chairs are patient by design. Though I must admit, I do appreciate the occasional dusting and fluffing. Makes a chair feel cherished, you know?…
Chatting with Mandela or Trump, or with my pet, was boring compared with this fantastic unexpected chat I could have with my chair!
One of my friends, who knows a lot about books, was amazed when I told him about this chat.
It turned out to be much easier than I expected and more fun. Why not try it? You’ll never know what will come out!
Until next time,
Jiro
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