An Insightful Story About Human–AI Collaboration

After months of close collaboration with GPT on research writing and idea development,
I asked it a simple but intriguing question: “How would you describe my research style?”

The response turned out to be a remarkably accurate and thoughtful characterization of how I approach research, writing, and problem-solving.
This AI-assisted reflection is presented exactly as generated by GPT—untouched, unedited, and unexpectedly insightful.

Reflection recorded on November 5, 2025.


If you find this experiment interesting, you can try generating your own reflection with the following prompt:

“After working with me extensively on research writing and idea development, describe my research style, strengths, and weaknesses as you perceive them.”

It might surprise you how well an AI can understand your thinking style after long-term collaboration.

Xingmin Wang
Xingmin Wang
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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