I taught an 80-year-old how to use ChatGPT this week
We turned his memories into reality again
We turned his life stories into poetry
We turned his dreams into plans
If you want to give the gift of joy this Christmas...
Try this:
Step 1. Grab a mince pie (of course) and sit down next to your family member of choice.
Step 2. Open ChatGPT, hit record on the microphone, and read the prompt out loud before handing the device over.
These prompts will:
- Turn their life into poetry
- Map their family tree
- Create their personal quiz
- Bring memories to life
- Plan their perfect day
- Share their wisdom
- Script their life movie
Step 3. Hours of magic.
Presence over presents. Fun and connection, sparked by AI.
Enjoy!
1. Turn their life into poetry
I'm sitting with [name] and we want to create a poem about their life. Ask us questions about their background, achievements and what makes them special. Record our answers using the microphone feature, then write a poem that celebrates their story in a style that matches their personality.
2. Bring memories to life
I'm with [name] and we want to recreate a special memory of theirs. Ask us questions about a specific moment they cherish - the sights, sounds, feelings and tiny details that made it unforgettable. Use our answers to create a visual representation of the scene that they can keep forever.
3. Create their personal quiz
I'm sitting with [name] and we want to create a quiz about their generation.Ask us questions about when and where they grew up, their favorite music, shows, hangout spots and cultural moments. Use our answers to design multiple choice questions that tap into their unique knowledge and experiences. Make it fun and personal to them.
4. Map their family tree
I'm here with [name] and we want to document our family connections. Ask us questions about marriages, children, places of origin and current locations. We'll use the microphone to record everything we know. Create a clear diagram of these relationships that we can build on later. Include any notable information or professions of different family members.
5. Plan their perfect day
I'm with [name] and we want to plan their perfect day. Ask us questions about their favorite activities, meals, places and people. Consider their ideal timing for different activities and what makes them happiest. Design a schedule that captures all the little details that would make their day special, and encourage us to book it in.
6. Share their wisdom
I'm here with [name] and we want to record their wisdom. Ask us questions about the most important lessons they've learned, values they live by, and advice they'd give to younger people. Take our answers and transform them into a structured list of life principles. Create clear headings and bullet points that make their wisdom easy to remember and pass on.
7. Script their life movie
I'm sitting with [name] and we want to turn their life into a [genre, e.g. biography, comedy, romantic, thriller] movie. Ask us questions about their closest friends and family members, biggest challenges, proudest achievements and the moments that shaped them. Use our answers to create a movie synopsis that captures the essence of their journey. Include an engaging title and subtitle that would make them proud to see on a poster. Then, ask which scene they’d like to see recreated.
Enjoyed the prompts? Let me know!