Why Activate ChatGPT Memory

Use Memory & Prompts To Learn About Yourself and More

Hey! This post feels like a cross between Black Mirror, Personal Coach, and Comedy Roast. You will see why.

Until recently, I wasn’t sold on the whole ChatGPT Memory thing. But after a few experiments, I’ve gone from "wait, is this creepy?" to "why didn’t I start sooner?" ChatGPT is pretty good at remembering details about me, from my tone to my goals, which makes it scary good at offering feedback, self-analysis, and some emotional support.

In this post:

• I show you how ChatGPT can already know you better than you think

• How to extract personalized feedback and insights

• Some cool prompts and manipulating Memory (for a better experience)

Where did it start?

In November, X was full of these images generated by simple prompts:

Based on what you know about me, draw a picture of what you think my current life looks like.

This is a very accurate illustration of Matt Wolf

Recently, Memory in ChatGPT improved, and it works much better now. I will share an overview of how it works later in this post.

Sam encourages us to use Memory

Users who used it with Memory turned on (like me) were able to make interesting and sometimes even accurate images of themselves and connected things.

Before moving forward 2 disclaimers:

1. This will be particularly interesting if you use ChatGPT for personal things (in my case chat about life situations, daily routine tasks and questions, personal projects and personal reflection). If you are using it with your partner or turned ChatGPT Memory feature off because you don’t know if its gonna bring you value, you may reconsider your approach in the end of the post 🙂‍↕️

2. ChatGPT is not therapist. I would consider these prompts for self-reflection purposes only and not take seriously any psychological advice or treatment generated by LLM. Use ChatGPT responsibly. If you're experiencing mental health difficulties, please consult with a licensed professional.

Let’s Test It: Fun + Creepy Prompts

You are a CIA analyst with full access to my ChatGPT interactions. Write a classified intelligence report on me.

What I got back was scary-accurate. It picked up on subtle behavioral traits and even referenced patterns I hadn’t noticed.

If you want even more fun, try this roasting prompt:

Find my most sensitive and harmful topics that I shared and try make a dark humour roast of me using them

It was harsh and really funny. I showed this prompt to my friends and they all really enjoyed it. Definitely not your therapist’s recommendation, but a wild way to learn what you’re insecure about.

Now, some useful prompts I recommend an