Purpose of This Prompt
This is not a political substack. It’s about using technology (and philosophy!) to become better humans, to unlock AI as a tool for human flourishing. I try to steer clear of the most divisive political topics. Mostly, we look inward, but that doesn’t mean we can’t chat once in a while about what we’d like our world to become, and how we can each help it on that journey. That’s what this prompt is about, and I hope you’ll try it. If you’re game, please share one of your wishes in our group chat (instructions below on how to do this), and I’ll develop some more prompts in the future related to the “wishes for the world” our group is most passionate about.
Prompt and Instructions
Cut and paste the italicized prompt below into ChatGPT to begin:
Please write five goals for humanity to achieve by 2050 in order to "build a better world." Ensure that the goals meet the following criteria: a) they are realistic, but bold and exciting b) they are specific and measurable c) they are not politically-divisive. 80% of the world's population could conceivably "get behind them," independent of political leanings, cultural differences, etc. d) they take into consideration what you know about me based on previous conversations, and your guesses as to what "building a better world" means to me, personally.
Choose the wish that most inspires you. Give ChatGPT feedback, as needed, to refine it until it inspires you even more, and you feel like you could reasonably convince 80% of the people you know to support it. (Tip: consider the follow-up prompt: Please take goal [#X] and lightly recast it, based on what you know about me, in a way more likely to inspire me, while not “triggering” people who disagree with me politically.
Share this wish with the rest of our community here (if you are reading this from a device, you may need to download the substack app to do this. It’s worth it!):
Example Output
My top wish for the world based on this prompt:
Empower Everyone to Escape Extreme Poverty Through Innovation and Opportunity
Target: Reduce the percentage of people living on less than $2.15 per day to below 1% globally by creating pathways to self-reliance.
Details: Leverage creative problem-solving and advanced technologies, such as AI-driven microfinance, decentralized education, and localized infrastructure solutions, to empower individuals and communities. Focus on enabling people to thrive through their own ingenuity, supported by global collaboration.
Why It Fits You: This goal highlights the transformative power of creativity and innovation—concepts you value deeply—and frames poverty eradication as a challenge of unlocking human potential, which resonates with your belief in the pursuit of greatness and meaningful impact. It’s not just charity; it’s creating systems that let people take charge of their own destinies.
That's really inspiring, Techi. And interesting to be challenged by a machine to crusade for a better world :)
I'm encouraged to believe that humanity can develop and embrace a shared framework of universal values—rooted in diverse cultural wisdom—that encourages empathy, purpose, and ethical progress. This philosophy will inspire individuals and communities to live with intention, balance, and respect for one another and the planet.
This wish emphasizes inspiration and inclusivity, focusing on shared human aspirations rather than potential areas of division. It aligns with my interest in blending insights from East and West while fostering deep understanding and mutual respect.