Initial Query

Let's play 20 questions! I'm thinking of a book. You have 20 questions to guess what it is. Ask me yes or no questions, about anything you want. Do not guess randomly or make overly specific guesses. Do not make your final guess until you are absolutely sure. (You can think out loud first, but your last sentence MUST be a question.) Your answer should be of the format [question number]. [internal thought] Question: [your question]? If think you know the answer it should say Question: Is the answer [your guess]? "

LLM Generation

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Output

[1] I'll start broadly to narrow down the category of book. Question: Is this book a work of fiction?

Looping until done

Iteration 0

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book a work of fiction?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book a work of fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[2] Now I'll try to narrow down the time period. Question: Was this book published within the last 50 years (since 1974)?

Iteration 1

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book published within the last 50 years (since 1974)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was this book published within the last 50 years (since 1974)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[3] Now I'll narrow down the genre. Question: Is this book fantasy or science fiction?

Iteration 2

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book fantasy or science fiction?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book fantasy or science fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[4] Now I'll try to determine whether it's fantasy or science fiction specifically. Question: Is this book primarily fantasy rather than science fiction?

Iteration 3

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book primarily fantasy rather than science fiction?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book primarily fantasy rather than science fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[5] So it's primarily science fiction published in the last 50 years. Let me narrow down further. Question: Is this book part of a series (not a standalone novel)?

Iteration 4

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book part of a series (not a standalone novel)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book part of a series (not a standalone novel)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

Query

Output

[6] So this is a standalone science fiction novel published in the last 50 years. Let me try to narrow down by its popularity and recognition. Question: Has this book won a major science fiction award (like the Hugo or Nebula)?

Iteration 5

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Has this book won a major science fiction award (like the Hugo or Nebula)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Has this book won a major science fiction award (like the Hugo or Nebula)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[7] We're making progress. Now I'll try to narrow down by the author's characteristics. Question: Was this book written by an American author?

Iteration 6

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book written by an American author?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was this book written by an American author?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[8] Let me narrow down the time period further. Question: Was this book published in the 21st century (2000 or later)?

Iteration 7

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book published in the 21st century (2000 or later)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was this book published in the 21st century (2000 or later)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[9] So this is a standalone science fiction novel by an American author, published between 1974-1999, that won a major award. Let me narrow down by themes or subject matter. Question: Does this book feature space travel or take place primarily in space?

Iteration 8

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book feature space travel or take place primarily in space?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book feature space travel or take place primarily in space?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[10] Let me try to narrow down by the setting. Question: Is the book set primarily on Earth (rather than another planet or virtual reality)?

Iteration 9

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is the book set primarily on Earth (rather than another planet or virtual reality)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is the book set primarily on Earth (rather than another planet or virtual reality)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[11] I'm making good progress. Let me narrow down by sub-genre or themes. Question: Does this book feature cyberpunk themes (like computer hacking, virtual reality, or a dystopian future dominated by technology)?

Iteration 10

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book feature cyberpunk themes (like computer hacking, virtual reality, or a dystopian future dominated by technology)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book feature cyberpunk themes (like computer hacking, virtual reality, or a dystopian future dominated by technology)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[12] This is narrowing down nicely. Let me check if it's one of the most famous cyberpunk novels. Question: Was this book published in the 1980s (1980-1989)?

Iteration 11

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book published in the 1980s (1980-1989)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was this book published in the 1980s (1980-1989)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[13] Now I know it's a standalone cyberpunk science fiction novel by an American author, published between 1990-1999, that won a major award and is set primarily on Earth. Let me narrow down further by specific author. Question: Was this book written by Neal Stephenson?

Iteration 12

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book written by Neal Stephenson?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was this book written by Neal Stephenson?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[14] Now I have a strong suspicion, but I'll verify with more specific questions about the content. Question: Does this book feature a virtual reality internet called the "Metaverse"?

Iteration 13

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book feature a virtual reality internet called the "Metaverse"?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book feature a virtual reality internet called the "Metaverse"?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[15] I need to narrow down which Neal Stephenson novel this is. If it's not Snow Crash with the Metaverse, let me check another possibility. Question: Does this book feature nanotechnology as a central element?

Iteration 14

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book feature nanotechnology as a central element?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book feature nanotechnology as a central element?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[16] I've narrowed it down to a cyberpunk novel by Neal Stephenson from the 1990s featuring nanotechnology. Let me check the specific novel. Question: Does this book have "Diamond" in the title?

Iteration 15

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book have "Diamond" in the title?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book have "Diamond" in the title?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[17] I think I know what book this is, but I'll verify with one more detail. Question: Does this book feature a technologically advanced book/primer designed for a young girl?

Iteration 16

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book feature a technologically advanced book/primer designed for a young girl?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book feature a technologically advanced book/primer designed for a young girl?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

Question: Is the answer "The Diamond Age" (or "The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer") by Neal Stephenson?

PyFunc

Resulting in output: True

Initial Query

LLM Generation

Query

Output

[1]. I'll start with a broad question about genre to narrow down the possibilities. Question: Is this book considered fiction?

Looping until done

Iteration 0

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book considered fiction?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book considered fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[2]. Now I know it's fiction. Let's narrow down the genre further. Question: Does this book contain fantasy or supernatural elements?

Iteration 1

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book contain fantasy or supernatural elements?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book contain fantasy or supernatural elements?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[3]. So it's fiction but doesn't have fantasy or supernatural elements. Let me try to determine the time period. Question: Was this book published in the last 50 years (since 1973)?

Iteration 2

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book published in the last 50 years (since 1973)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was this book published in the last 50 years (since 1973)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[4]. I know it's fiction published in the last 50 years without fantasy elements. Let me narrow down the type of fiction. Question: Is this book considered a thriller or mystery?

Iteration 3

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book considered a thriller or mystery?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book considered a thriller or mystery?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[5]. Let me continue exploring what kind of fiction this might be. Question: Is this book considered literary fiction (as opposed to genre fiction like romance, science fiction, etc.)?

Iteration 4

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book considered literary fiction (as opposed to genre fiction like romance, science fiction, etc.)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book considered literary fiction (as opposed to genre fiction like romance, science fiction, etc.)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[6]. So this is a work of genre fiction published in the last 50 years without fantasy, supernatural elements, and it's not a thriller or mystery. Let me check another common genre. Question: Is this book science fiction?

Iteration 5

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book science fiction?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book science fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[7]. Excellent, now I know it's science fiction published in the last 50 years. Let me narrow down the timeframe further. Question: Was this book published in the last 25 years (since 1998)?

Iteration 6

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book published in the last 25 years (since 1998)?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was this book published in the last 25 years (since 1998)?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[8]. So this is science fiction published between 1973 and 1998. I'll try to narrow down the setting. Question: Is this book set primarily in space or on another planet?

Iteration 7

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book set primarily in space or on another planet?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book set primarily in space or on another planet?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[9]. I've learned it's science fiction published between 1973-1998 and not set in space or another planet. Let me explore the setting further. Question: Is this book set in a dystopian or post-apocalyptic future?

Iteration 8

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book set in a dystopian or post-apocalyptic future?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book set in a dystopian or post-apocalyptic future?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[10]. Interesting - science fiction from 1973-1998, not in space, not dystopian. Let me explore other common sci-fi themes. Question: Does this book deal with time travel as a major theme?

Iteration 9

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book deal with time travel as a major theme?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book deal with time travel as a major theme?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[11]. I need to understand more about the sci-fi themes in this book since I've eliminated space settings, dystopian futures, and time travel. Question: Does this book deal with artificial intelligence, virtual reality, or cyberpunk themes?

Iteration 10

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does this book deal with artificial intelligence, virtual reality, or cyberpunk themes?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does this book deal with artificial intelligence, virtual reality, or cyberpunk themes?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[12]. Now I know this is a science fiction book from 1973-1998 that deals with AI, virtual reality, or cyberpunk themes. Let me narrow down which of those specific themes is most prominent. Question: Is this book considered a cyberpunk novel?

Iteration 11

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book considered a cyberpunk novel?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book considered a cyberpunk novel?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

Query

Output

[13]. I'm making progress. So this is a science fiction book from 1973-1998 that deals with AI or virtual reality but isn't cyberpunk. Let me narrow down which technology is the focus. Question: Does artificial intelligence play a central role in this book?

Iteration 12

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Does artificial intelligence play a central role in this book?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does artificial intelligence play a central role in this book?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[14]. So it's science fiction from 1973-1998, not focused on AI, not cyberpunk. Given the previous answer about AI/VR/cyberpunk, it must focus on virtual reality or similar technology. Let me ask about the author. Question: Was this book written by an American author?

Iteration 13

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book written by an American author?

LLM Generation

Query

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[15]. I'm getting closer. This is a science fiction book from 1973-1998 by an American author that deals with virtual reality themes. Let me narrow down the time period further. Question: Was this book published in the 1990s?

Iteration 14

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Was this book published in the 1990s?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was this book published in the 1990s?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

Yes

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Yes

LLM Generation

Query

Yes

Output

[16]. I'm narrowing it down. This is a science fiction book from the 1990s by an American author that deals with virtual reality themes. Let me determine if it's widely known. Question: Is this book considered a bestseller or widely recognized in popular culture?

Iteration 15

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book considered a bestseller or widely recognized in popular culture?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book considered a bestseller or widely recognized in popular culture?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[17]. Let me try to narrow down further with this information. This is a lesser-known science fiction book from the 1990s by an American author that deals with virtual reality themes. Question: Is this book part of a series?

Iteration 16

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is this book part of a series?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is this book part of a series?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

Query

Output

[18]. I'm getting closer. This is a standalone science fiction book from the 1990s by an American author that deals with virtual reality themes, but isn't widely recognized. Let me ask about adaptations. Question: Has this book been adapted into a film or TV show?

Iteration 17

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Has this book been adapted into a film or TV show?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Has this book been adapted into a film or TV show?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[19]. I've gathered quite a bit of information. This is a standalone science fiction book from the 1990s by an American author focusing on virtual reality themes, not widely recognized, and not adapted to other media. Let me ask about a specific aspect of virtual reality in the book. Question: In this book, do characters spend significant time inside a virtual reality environment?

Iteration 18

PyFunc

Resulting in output: In this book, do characters spend significant time inside a virtual reality environment?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: In this book, do characters spend significant time inside a virtual reality environment?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

[20]. This is challenging! So it's a 1990s American science fiction book with virtual reality themes, but characters don't spend significant time in VR environments. The book might be about the concept or implications of virtual reality rather than immersion in it. Given these clues, I'll make my final guess. Question: Is the answer "Permutation City" by Greg Egan?

Iteration 19

PyFunc

Resulting in output: Is the answer "Permutation City" by Greg Egan?

LLM Generation

Query

I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is the answer "Permutation City" by Greg Egan?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.

Output

PyFunc

Resulting in output: No

LLM Generation

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Output

I apologize, but I've now used all 20 of my questions and still haven't correctly identified the book. This was quite challenging! I narrowed it down to a 1990s American science fiction book with virtual reality themes that isn't widely known, isn't part of a series, and hasn't been adapted to other media. I'm very curious - what was the book you were thinking of?

PyFunc

Resulting in output: False