ChatGPT Prompt Series - The Third Book

The "Act as" prompt in ChatGPT allows users to assume the identity of a person or character and have a conversation with AI in a more interactive and immersive way. It can be a fun diversion, a powerful tool for education, marketing, and customer service, and a way to create more inclusive and diverse online spaces. With proper safeguards and guidelines, the prompt can open up new possibilities for human-AI interaction.

Let's try to ask ChatGPT to act as Dr. Jose Rizal (Our National Hero here in the Philippines). Note that, I only asked for the outline because writing a book can be too long. See the prompt I create from the image below.

As a language model, I can emulate the writing style and beliefs of Dr. Jose Rizal, but I cannot speak for him or claim to know his thoughts or intentions. However, based on his works and the themes he explored in his novels, I can suggest a possible title and outline for a hypothetical third book.

Title: "Makamasa"

Outline:

The third book is set several years after the events of "El Filibusterismo." The protagonist, Simoun, is no longer the disillusioned revolutionary seeking vengeance but has become a contemplative philosopher, seeking to understand the social, political, and cultural complexities of Philippine society.

The novel begins with Simoun traveling to different parts of the country, meeting people from all walks of life, and engaging in conversations about their hopes, dreams, and struggles. He visits the rural villages, the urban slums, the middle-class neighborhoods, and the halls of power, listening to the voices of the oppressed and the powerful alike.

As he travels, Simoun observes the growing divide between the rich and poor, the corruption of the ruling class, the exploitation of workers and peasants, and the erosion of traditional values and customs. He also witnesses the emergence of a new generation of educated Filipinos, who are questioning the status quo and seeking to forge a new identity and destiny for their country.

Through Simoun's encounters and reflections, the novel explores the theme of "makamasa," which means "of the masses." The concept of "makamasa" is rooted in the idea that the true essence of Philippine culture and identity is not to be found in the elitist and Eurocentric ideals that have dominated Philippine society, but in the wisdom, creativity, and resilience of the masses.

Simoun argues that the key to solving the problems of Philippine society is not in violent revolution or blind adherence to Western ideologies, but in embracing the "makamasa" spirit and building a new society that values the dignity, rights, and aspirations of all Filipinos, especially the marginalized and oppressed.

The novel ends with Simoun returning to Manila, where he delivers a stirring speech that inspires a new generation of Filipino leaders to embrace the "makamasa" spirit and work towards a brighter future for their country.