From Hogwarts to History | How to Chat with Any Book Character

From Hogwarts to History

How to Chat with Any Book Character.

What if we can talk to books we like? You may think I wanted to write “about books” and not “to books” because grammatically, the preposition over there is wrong, but factually, it is correct. That’s the magic of LLM (Large Language Models) like ChatGPT. It is rewriting rules we can now actually talk to books we like. Want to know how let’s find out together.

 

While using ChatGPT this is what I wrote to it.

It's amazing, isn't it? Hermione is talking to me! Can you believe it? It's so much more interesting to talk to characters this way, to understand them deeply, Imagine chatting with them over a cup of tea. Alohomora, the Unlocking Charm she mentioned, is also my favorite. Hermione may be fictional, but interacting with her like this can spark young readers' creativity.

 

Now, it's time to have a conversation across time.

What if you're studying French history and have an assignment on Napoleon Bonaparte? Why not talk to him? Imagine an AI simulation of Bonaparte!

 

Just look at How He begins his response: "Ah, mon ami." This French phrase means "my friend" in English. It’s a friendly and informal way of addressing someone, much like saying "buddy" or "my friend" in English—a perfect way to start the conversation.

 

Next, he shares his thoughts, choosing the Battle of Austerlitz as his most brilliantly strategized and well-executed victory. And, right at the end, he asks how you came up with such a question— A subtly way to test your knowledge about him.

 

Doesn’t that make history feel more alive and engaging?

Now what if we can ask Chatgpt to take the persona of the 1940 famous Pakistan Resolution? Let's see.

How I wish History could have been more interesting like this. 

 

These are just a few examples of how we can use the power of AI, like ChatGPT, to dive deeply into fiction, history, or historical papers. The possibilities are endless! With the advent of large language models like ChatGPT, gone are the days of boring lectures and endless cross-referencing in books.

 

Now, you have a buddy to talk to about anything—and with anyone. So, grab a cup of tea and have a chat with your favorite character from books. Happy reading—sorry, I mean interacting!