You:
now take a big cognitive leap from alcoholism to AI prompting which may have comparable addiction potential.
ChatGPT:
Alright, let’s take a big cognitive leap, as you asked. Imagine moving from the heavy subject of alcoholism to a commentary on the addictive nature of AI prompting. It’s an intriguing parallel because AI prompting can indeed feel like a kind of "escape," where users might find themselves pulled in by the allure of instant gratification, feedback loops, or even a desire for control over technology. Here's how you might blend these concepts in a script.
Video Script – "First Prompt"
Duration: ~30 seconds
Tone: Darkly ironic, thought-provoking
Setting: A quiet, dimly lit room. Desk lamp flickers. Subtle, ambient tech sounds—keyboards clicking, the hum of a computer.
[INT. ROOM – NIGHT]
A person sits at a desk, eyes fixed on a glowing screen. The room is empty except for the buzz of a lone computer. A few coffee cups are scattered around. The user’s fingers hover above the keyboard, uncertain but eager.
User (quietly, almost to themselves):
"Y’know what’s weird about... asking questions?"
*
[Camera slowly zooms in on the screen. The user types a prompt: “What’s the meaning of life?”]
*
[CUT TO: Close-up of their fingers typing another prompt, the same quiet whisper.]
"...The first one you ask..."
[CUT TO: The user hits ENTER. Instant response flashes back on screen. They smile briefly — but it’s an empty smile. Their eyes flicker with that familiar sense of too much.]
"...The next ones ask
you."
*
[CUT TO: A slow fade as they begin typing again, the screen flashing more answers. The user's hands become robotic, the typing almost automatic. Their face starts to lose emotion.]
The clicking continues, faster now — a trance-like rhythm.
[CUT TO BLACK]
SUGGESTED IMPACT:
- Message: It subtly explores how the first prompt — like the first shot — may seem like harmless curiosity or a need for information. But soon, the interaction with AI becomes a feedback loop, where the user isn’t just asking questions—they're being fed answers, building an almost addictive cycle.
- The “addiction” concept: Much like alcoholism, the illusion of control is key. The user thinks they're driving the conversation, but in reality, the technology is feeding them back more of what they want, making it harder to break free from the cycle.
Would you like to further explore how to bring this concept to a larger campaign, or maybe tweak the tone or pacing?
Du:
is my understanding of "ask" in the second sense right that it is meant like "the next ones question you"?
ChatGPT:
Yes — your understanding is spot on, and it's what makes the line so clever.
In the punchline:
The word
"ask" shifts meaning in a subtle but powerful way:
- "The first one you ask" → You're in control, actively prompting, seeking answers.
- "The next ones ask you" → The interaction flips — you're no longer just the questioner; the process starts to interrogate you, shape your thoughts, or pull things out of you.
This double meaning works beautifully:
- It suggests loss of control, like with alcohol: you're not just using the system — it begins to shape or extract from you.
- It implies introspection, dependency, or even surveillance — that prompting is no longer a neutral act.
So yes, “ask” in that second part is being used poetically — not as a literal prompt from the AI, but as the system drawing
you in, demanding more from you,
challenging you in ways you may not realize.
It’s elegant wordplay — much like your original line about drinking. Would you like help shaping this into a campaign, visual piece, or written short?
Du:
I read the second ask like in the sense of german "etwas or jemanden in Frage stellen" ... this is why I would rather go for "question".
ChatGPT:
Ah — now that you’ve brought in the German sense of
„etwas in Frage stellen“, that’s a
really sharp and nuanced observation — and yes, if
that’s the meaning you're after, then using
“question” is much clearer in English.
In English,
“ask” rarely carries the sense of
doubting,
challenging, or
interrogating someone’s identity or motives — but
“question” absolutely does.
So rephrasing it like:
...captures that
reversal of control and identity — like with addiction, or even existential feedback loops from interacting with AI. You're
initially seeking, then you find yourself being
scrutinized by the very thing you engaged with.
Why "question" works better:
- It supports the existential/introspective twist.
- It aligns with the idea of being in Frage gestellt — your motives, beliefs, even your self-concept being subtly challenged.
- It sharpens the anti-addiction analogy — that the tool starts reflecting you back at yourself in ways that aren’t always comfortable or conscious.
Polished Version of the Line:
This hits harder, especially for an AI-centric campaign with psychological or philosophical undertones.
Would you like to rewrite the video script with this phrasing, or expand the metaphor further (e.g., comparing prompting to therapy, obsession, or performance)?
Du:
yes, please rewrite.
ChatGPT:
Absolutely. Here's the rewritten
video script incorporating your refined version of the line:
This version leans into the
existential unease that can come from deep interaction with AI — where curiosity morphs into something more consuming, even unsettling.
Video Script – “The First Question”
Duration: ~30–40 seconds
Tone: Quiet. Reflective. Slightly eerie.
Setting: Night. A dimly lit room, minimal color, ambient digital sounds.
[INT. ROOM – NIGHT]
A desk, lit by the cold glow of a computer screen. The rest of the room is dark. A person (gender-neutral) sits alone, surrounded by silence and half-drunk coffee cups. Their face is lit only by the soft light of the screen.
*
[SFX: Subtle hum of a machine. Occasional quiet key clicks. Distant digital beeps.]
They type slowly, hesitantly:
The AI responds instantly. They read silently. A faint flicker of emotion crosses their face. Not relief — something else. Restlessness.
A pause. They lean back, staring at the screen. Then they type another question, faster this time.
The reply comes back. Their eyes narrow.
*
[CUT TO: Close-up of the screen – questions appearing more rapidly, more intensely. Existential, personal, vulnerable.]
[They stop. Hands hovering over the keyboard. Breathing heavier. They whisper, almost to themselves:]
[CUT TO BLACK]
Silence.
Interpretation:
This version
doesn’t preach — it
reveals. It shows how a single question, asked innocently or curiously, can evolve into a loop of deeper self-interrogation — echoing how addiction (to alcohol, AI, or anything) often starts with something small and harmless.
It invites the viewer to
reflect, not just react. Perfect for a campaign targeting overuse, tech dependence, or even philosophical boundaries of human-AI interaction.
Would you like alternate endings — for example, a satirical twist, or one with a hopeful note?
You: I am thinking about changing the setting back into a bar, with a third of the tables occupied with groups socializing and having fun, just the main character, a hipster type of nerd ordering non-alcoholic stuff, sitting alone at one in a quiet corner.
ChatGPT: Great pivot. Returning the setting to a
bar — especially a
lively one — but placing your main character in stark
contrast to the social energy around them is a brilliant choice.
It creates a layered message:
- You get the symbolism of addiction (from the bar environment).
- You maintain a subtle commentary on disconnection — the paradox of being alone while surrounded by people.
- And you introduce an ironic twist: the main character isn’t drinking — but they might be addicted to something else.
Let’s revise the script accordingly.
Video Script – “The First Question” (Bar Version)
Duration: ~45 seconds
Tone: Introspective, ironic, quietly unsettling
Setting: A hip, slightly noisy bar. Third of the tables are occupied. Warm lights, low music. People laughing, clinking glasses, flirting,
living. One corner is dimmer — that’s where we focus.
[INT. BAR – NIGHT]
The camera moves through a warm, buzzing bar. Friends toast, laugh. Couples lean into each other. Clinks of glass. A bartender pours drinks with flair.
*
[SFX: Music muffled but rhythmic. Human noise, mid-volume.]
*
[CAMERA PANS to a quiet corner booth. The lighting shifts slightly cooler. Alone at the table: a hipster-ish guy — glasses, hoodie, vintage tee. One earbud in. A sleek laptop open. He sips a mocktail absently.]
On his screen: a chat window. It's open to an AI assistant. A blinking cursor waits.
He types slowly:
Response appears instantly. His expression doesn't change. He stares. Sips again. Types another:
The laughter from a nearby table erupts again. He glances up, distracted for a second, then back to the screen.
He types faster now.
[He stops typing. Sits back. Swallows. Then, softly — to himself:]
[CAMERA PULLS BACK — showing the happy crowd on one side, and him — still, quiet, isolated in thought — on the other.]
[CUT TO BLACK]
Why this works:
- The bar setting metaphorically ties to addiction — but the real addiction here is digital, internal, existential.
- The non-drinker in a bar visual subverts expectations and reinforces the idea: not all addiction is visible.
- The contrast with the crowd sharpens the loneliness and introspection.
- The punchline lands with more irony and weight, as the viewer connects the dots — he’s not drinking, but he’s not free.
Would you like to add a campaign angle to this — like a title card, QR code, or voiceover at the end? Or keep it as a standalone art piece with no obvious message?
Why this works:
