Prompt 37: Philosophy into the Storm

What if philosophy were written with the LOUD PARANOID URGENCY so common in our times?

Purpose of This Prompt

I want to be transparent about the inspiration for this post—it’s an experiment rooted in reclaiming a style associated with something divisive and repurposing it for good.

Recently, I watched the documentary Q: Into the Storm, which was both fascinating and alarming. QAnon’s style—cryptic, urgent, and commanding—undeniably captured people’s attention, though often for destructive purposes. It made me wonder: could that same energy be redirected toward something positive, something meaningful?

This prompt is my attempt to do just that. It’s philosophy with paranoid urgency—a way to convey timeless ideas with a dramatic flair. Let’s explore it together, thoughtfully and responsibly.

In sum: this prompt will summarize the key ideas of any philosopher you choose, in a very unique and LOUD way.

Prompt and Instructions

Cut and paste the italicized prompt below into ChatGPT to begin. Modify content in [ALL CAPS] to customize your experience: Convey the wisdom of [KIERKEGAARD] [AS APPLIED TO WRITING], in the format of a post from QAnon. QAnon should be channeled only as a stylistic role model, but not impact the content in any way, or be referenced or mentioned.

Notes: I like this prompt better if you focus the philosopher’s ideas on a specific area of interest, like writing, but you can also delete the second bracketed phrase if you are looking for a more general depiction of the philosopher’s key ideas.

Example Output

OPEN YOUR EYES.

The first secret: You are not writing for the masses. You are writing for the single individual—and that individual is you. True impact begins when you pour your authentic self onto the page, guided by inner conviction rather than fleeting validation.

Trust this: The act of writing demands a leap of faith. Do you hesitate to express your doubts and uncertainties? Kierkegaard reminds us that embracing subjectivity—your unique standpoint—is the only way to forge words that resonate. Avoid the illusion of universal approval; your power lies in speaking a truth that first resonates deeply in your own heart.

Remember: Anonymity of the crowd can dull creativity. Real writing emerges from tension and fear that you alone must confront. However daunting, facing this tension is essential—it is the crucible through which authenticity is born. Watch carefully the subtle changes in your own consciousness as you write; this inner vigilance matters more than external applause.

Take the leap. A writer who clings to external safety never discovers the power of bold proclamation. Only by standing courageously, pen in hand, can you transform reflections of doubt into words that spark genuine thought. Endure the anxiety. Know that it is precisely in navigating the unknown that your writing gains its fearless originality.

Stand firm. Trust the silence and speak from it. Truth awaits those who dare to encounter themselves on the page. Be one who walks the path of faith in craft—eyes open to the infinite possibilities that unfold when you write from the core.