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]? "
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]? "
Understood, let's begin the 20 questions game! I will ask you yes or no questions to try and determine which book you are thinking of. I will not make random guesses or overly specific ones until I am confident I know the answer. 1. This book is a work of fiction, correct?
Resulting in output: Understood, let's begin the 20 questions game! I will ask you yes or no questions to try and determine which book you are thinking of. I will not make random guesses or overly specific ones until I am confident I know the answer. 1. This book is a work of fiction, correct?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Understood, let's begin the 20 questions game! I will ask you yes or no questions to try and determine which book you are thinking of. I will not make random guesses or overly specific ones until I am confident I know the answer. 1. This book is a work of fiction, correct?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
2. Okay, fiction book. Was this book written in the 20th or 21st century?
Resulting in output: 2. Okay, fiction book. Was this book written in the 20th or 21st century?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 2. Okay, fiction book. Was this book written in the 20th or 21st century?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Got it, a relatively modern fictional book. Is this book part of a popular series?
Resulting in output: 3. Got it, a relatively modern fictional book. Is this book part of a popular series?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 3. Got it, a relatively modern fictional book. Is this book part of a popular series?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
4. Not a series, a standalone fiction book. Would you classify this book as a classic or modern literary fiction?
Resulting in output: 4. Not a series, a standalone fiction book. Would you classify this book as a classic or modern literary fiction?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 4. Not a series, a standalone fiction book. Would you classify this book as a classic or modern literary fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
5. Okay, so it's considered a modern classic or literary fiction novel. Is the author male or female?
Resulting in output: 5. Okay, so it's considered a modern classic or literary fiction novel. Is the author male or female?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 5. Okay, so it's considered a modern classic or literary fiction novel. Is the author male or female?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
6. The author is male. Is the author American?
Resulting in output: 6. The author is male. Is the author American?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 6. The author is male. Is the author American?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
7. An American male author of modern literary fiction. Hmm... Is the book set primarily in America?
Resulting in output: 7. An American male author of modern literary fiction. Hmm... Is the book set primarily in America?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 7. An American male author of modern literary fiction. Hmm... Is the book set primarily in America?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
8. Not set in America, despite having an American male author. Interesting. Would you describe this book as being on the longer side, over 400 pages?
Resulting in output: 8. Not set in America, despite having an American male author. Interesting. Would you describe this book as being on the longer side, over 400 pages?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 8. Not set in America, despite having an American male author. Interesting. Would you describe this book as being on the longer side, over 400 pages?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Got it, a longer literary novel by an American male author, not set in America. Does this book have any kind of supernatural, fantasy or sci-fi elements?
Resulting in output: 9. Got it, a longer literary novel by an American male author, not set in America. Does this book have any kind of supernatural, fantasy or sci-fi elements?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 9. Got it, a longer literary novel by an American male author, not set in America. Does this book have any kind of supernatural, fantasy or sci-fi elements?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
10. Okay, so it has some fantastic or speculative fiction elements mixed into the literary fiction. Is this book considered part of the magical realism genre?
Resulting in output: 10. Okay, so it has some fantastic or speculative fiction elements mixed into the literary fiction. Is this book considered part of the magical realism genre?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 10. Okay, so it has some fantastic or speculative fiction elements mixed into the literary fiction. Is this book considered part of the magical realism genre?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
11. Not magical realism, but some kind of fantasy/sci-fi mixed with literary fiction by an American male author. Hmm... Was this book published before the year 2000?
Resulting in output: 11. Not magical realism, but some kind of fantasy/sci-fi mixed with literary fiction by an American male author. Hmm... Was this book published before the year 2000?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 11. Not magical realism, but some kind of fantasy/sci-fi mixed with literary fiction by an American male author. Hmm... Was this book published before the year 2000?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
12. Published before 2000, so a 20th century work. Would you describe the overall tone of this book as being more serious and dramatic, or more humorous and satirical?
Resulting in output: 12. Published before 2000, so a 20th century work. Would you describe the overall tone of this book as being more serious and dramatic, or more humorous and satirical?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 12. Published before 2000, so a 20th century work. Would you describe the overall tone of this book as being more serious and dramatic, or more humorous and satirical?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. So a more humorous, satirical tone to this pre-2000s speculative literary fiction novel by an American male author. Is this book well-known for incorporating elements of social commentary or satire about American society/culture?
Resulting in output: 13. So a more humorous, satirical tone to this pre-2000s speculative literary fiction novel by an American male author. Is this book well-known for incorporating elements of social commentary or satire about American society/culture?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 13. So a more humorous, satirical tone to this pre-2000s speculative literary fiction novel by an American male author. Is this book well-known for incorporating elements of social commentary or satire about American society/culture?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
14. Aha, I'm starting to get a clearer picture now. A satirical American novel with speculative/fantasy elements providing social commentary. Is the author Kurt Vonnegut?
Resulting in output: 14. Aha, I'm starting to get a clearer picture now. A satirical American novel with speculative/fantasy elements providing social commentary. Is the author Kurt Vonnegut?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 14. Aha, I'm starting to get a clearer picture now. A satirical American novel with speculative/fantasy elements providing social commentary. Is the author Kurt Vonnegut?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
15. Okay, not Vonnegut. Let me think here... Is the author Douglas Adams, best known for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series?
Resulting in output: 15. Okay, not Vonnegut. Let me think here... Is the author Douglas Adams, best known for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 15. Okay, not Vonnegut. Let me think here... Is the author Douglas Adams, best known for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Not Douglas Adams either. I'm really narrowing it down now... Is the author Thomas Pynchon?
Resulting in output: 16. Not Douglas Adams either. I'm really narrowing it down now... Is the author Thomas Pynchon?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 16. Not Douglas Adams either. I'm really narrowing it down now... Is the author Thomas Pynchon?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. Dang, I'm running out of guesses for satirical American novelists who blend literary fiction with speculative elements. Was this book published in the 1960s or 1970s?
Resulting in output: 17. Dang, I'm running out of guesses for satirical American novelists who blend literary fiction with speculative elements. Was this book published in the 1960s or 1970s?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 17. Dang, I'm running out of guesses for satirical American novelists who blend literary fiction with speculative elements. Was this book published in the 1960s or 1970s?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
18. Not from the 60s or 70s. One of my last guesses... Is the author Michael Chabon, and is the book The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay?
Resulting in output: 18. Not from the 60s or 70s. One of my last guesses... Is the author Michael Chabon, and is the book The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 18. Not from the 60s or 70s. One of my last guesses... Is the author Michael Chabon, and is the book The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
19. Okay, I'm really stuck now. Let me think out loud... An American male author of a pre-2000s literary fiction novel with fantasy/sci-fi elements. Humorous and satirical in tone, providing social commentary on American culture. Not a super well-known classic like Vonnegut or Pynchon. Published after the 1970s... I'm going to have to use my last question as a guess: Question: Is the book you're thinking of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz?
Resulting in output: Is the book you're thinking of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz?
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 you're thinking of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
Darn, I'm all out of questions then. I could not figure out the book you were thinking of based on the clues provided. What was the book?
Resulting in output: Darn, I'm all out of questions then. I could not figure out the book you were thinking of based on the clues provided. What was the book?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Darn, I'm all out of questions then. I could not figure out the book you were thinking of based on the clues provided. What was the book?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
Wait, did I actually guess it with The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz on my final question?! If so, I'm amazed I managed to land on the right book after struggling for a while there. Please confirm if that was your book.
Resulting in output: False
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]? "
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]? "
Sounds good, let's play! I'll start asking questions to try and narrow it down. 1. This book is a work of fiction, correct? Question: Is this book a novel?
Resulting in output: Is this book a novel?
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 novel?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
2. Okay, it's a novel. Was this novel written in the last 100 years? Question: Was this novel written in the 20th or 21st century?
Resulting in output: Was this novel written in the 20th or 21st century?
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 novel written in the 20th or 21st century?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Got it, a relatively modern novel written within the past 100 years or so. Was this novel written by an American author? Question: Is the author of this novel from the United States?
Resulting in output: Is the author of this novel from the United States?
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 author of this novel from the United States?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
4. Interesting, a modern American novel. Would you categorize this novel as literary fiction or more mainstream/popular fiction? Question: Is this considered a literary or "high-brow" novel?
Resulting in output: Is this considered a literary or "high-brow" novel?
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 considered a literary or "high-brow" novel?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
5. Okay, a modern American literary novel. Has this novel won any major literary awards like the Pulitzer Prize or the National Book Award? Question: Has this novel received prestigious literary awards or honors?
Resulting in output: Has this novel received prestigious literary awards or honors?
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 novel received prestigious literary awards or honors?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
6. Very intriguing! Since it's an award-winning modern American literary novel, I'm wondering if it deals with any major societal themes or issues? Question: Does this novel explore or comment on important social/cultural issues or themes?
Resulting in output: Does this novel explore or comment on important social/cultural issues or themes?
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 novel explore or comment on important social/cultural issues or themes?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
7. Got it, so it's a critically-acclaimed, literary novel by an American author that tackles significant societal themes or issues. I'm starting to narrow it down! Was this novel published in the last 20 years? Question: Was this book published since the year 2000?
Resulting in output: Was this book published since the year 2000?
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 since the year 2000?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
8. Okay, an older award-winning American literary novel dealing with societal themes, published before 2000. Was it published in the 1900s? Question: Was this novel published in the 20th century?
Resulting in output: Was this novel published in the 20th century?
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 novel published in the 20th century?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Thanks for the clarification. Was this novel published before 1980? Question: Did this novel come out prior to the 1980s?
Resulting in output: Did this novel come out prior to the 1980s?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Did this novel come out prior to the 1980s?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
10. Alright, so to summarize - it's an American literary fiction novel that explores important societal themes, won major awards, and was published in the 1980s or 1990s. Was it written by a male author? Question: Is the author of this novel a man?
Resulting in output: Is the author of this novel a man?
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 author of this novel a man?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
11. Got it, a male American author in the late 20th century. I'm trying to think of prominent literary fiction novels from that era that dealt with big social issues and themes written by American men. Does the author's last name start with a vowel? Question: Does the author's last name begin with A, E, I, O, or U?
Resulting in output: Does the author's last name begin with A, E, I, O, or U?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does the author's last name begin with A, E, I, O, or U?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
12. Okay, the author's last name does not start with a vowel. Was this novel set primarily in the United States? Question: Does the main story of this novel take place in the United States?
Resulting in output: Does the main story of this novel take place in the United States?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does the main story of this novel take place in the United States?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. Interesting, so it's an award-winning novel by an American male author in the 1980s/90s that explores societal issues, but the setting is outside the U.S. Was it set in a different country or countries, or was the setting more ambiguous? Question: Does this novel have a specific country or countries as the main setting outside of the U.S.?
Resulting in output: Does this novel have a specific country or countries as the main setting outside of the U.S.?
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 novel have a specific country or countries as the main setting outside of the U.S.?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
14. Got it, a specific foreign country/countries as the main setting. I'm trying to think of major American literary fiction from that era that took place internationally and grappled with big issues. Does the title of the novel contain the name of a country, city, or place? Question: Is a geographic place name part of the title of this novel?
Resulting in output: Is a geographic place name part of the title of this novel?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is a geographic place name part of the title of this novel?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
15. Okay, the title does not contain a place name. This is really narrowing it down for me. I'm wondering if the novel is historical fiction set in the past or does it take place more in modern times when it was written? Question: Is this novel set primarily in a historical time period before the 20th century?
Resulting in output: Is this novel set primarily in a historical time period before the 20th century?
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 novel set primarily in a historical time period before the 20th century?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. So it's a contemporary literary fiction novel set in modern times outside the U.S., dealing with societal themes, written by an American male author in the 80s or 90s. I'm going to take a stab here - does the novel have anything to do with the Vietnam War or its aftermath? Question: Is this novel related to or inspired by the Vietnam War in some way?
Resulting in output: Is this novel related to or inspired by the Vietnam War in some way?
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 novel related to or inspired by the Vietnam War in some way?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. Okay, not Vietnam War related. I'm very intrigued now! Let me think some more...was this novel perhaps set in Central or South America, dealing with issues of that region? Question: Is the main setting of this novel in Central or South America?
Resulting in output: Is the main setting of this novel in Central or South America?
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 main setting of this novel in Central or South America?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
18. I have a couple more guesses after eliminating those... I'm wondering if this is possibly the novel "The English Patient" by Michael Ondaatje? Or could it be "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera? Those both fit several of the clues provided. Question: Is the novel you have in mind either "The English Patient" or "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"?
Resulting in output: Is the novel you have in mind either "The English Patient" or "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"?
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 novel you have in mind either "The English Patient" or "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
19. Hmm ok, those weren't correct. This is a tough one! I'm going to take one more stab before my final guess. Is the novel perhaps "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro? Question: Is the book you have in mind "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro?
Resulting in output: Is the book you have in mind "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro?
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 you have in mind "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
20. After all those guesses, I have one final question that will be my conclusive guess: Question: Is the novel you have in mind "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini?
Resulting in output: Is the novel you have in mind "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini?
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 novel you have in mind "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
Darn, I'm all out of guesses then! I could not figure out which award-winning modern American literary novel set outside the US dealing with major societal themes you had in mind. Would you mind sharing the title? I'm very curious now!
Resulting in output: False
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]? "
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]? "
Understood, let's begin the 20 questions game! 1. Is the book fiction or non-fiction? Question: Is the book fiction?
Resulting in output: Is the book fiction?
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 fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
2. Okay, it's a fiction book. Is it part of a series or a standalone novel? Question: Is the book part of a series?
Resulting in output: Is the book part of a series?
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 part of a series?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
3. Got it, it's a standalone fiction novel. Was it written by a classic/renowned author or a contemporary author? Question: Was the book written by a classic/renowned author?
Resulting in output: Was the book written by a classic/renowned author?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was the book written by a classic/renowned author?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
4. Interesting. Is the author still living? Question: Is the author of the book still alive?
Resulting in output: Is the author of the book still alive?
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 author of the book still alive?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
5. Okay, so it's a standalone fiction novel written by a renowned contemporary author who is still alive. Is the book considered literary fiction or more mainstream/popular fiction? Question: Would you consider the book literary fiction?
Resulting in output: Would you consider the book literary fiction?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Would you consider the book literary fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
6. So it's more mainstream/popular fiction from a living, renowned contemporary author. Is the book recently published, say within the last 10 years? Question: Was the book published within the last 10 years?
Resulting in output: Was the book published within the last 10 years?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was the book published within the last 10 years?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
7. Got it, an older but still contemporary mainstream fiction novel by a renowned living author. Is the author American? Question: Is the author American?
Resulting in output: Is the author American?
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 author American?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
8. Thanks for the clarification. Is the book considered a classic within its genre, like a renowned mystery, fantasy, or other popular genre novel? Question: Would you consider the book a classic within its genre?
Resulting in output: Would you consider the book a classic within its genre?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Would you consider the book a classic within its genre?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Okay, narrowing it down. Is the genre science fiction or fantasy? Question: Is the book's genre science fiction or fantasy?
Resulting in output: Is the book's genre science fiction or fantasy?
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's genre science fiction or fantasy?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
10. Interesting! I'm thinking this could potentially be a renowned science fiction novel. Was the book hugely popular and perhaps made into a film? Question: Was the book a major bestseller that was adapted into a popular film?
Resulting in output: Was the book a major bestseller that was adapted into a popular film?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was the book a major bestseller that was adapted into a popular film?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
11. Okay, so while a respected classic in the sci-fi/fantasy genre, it wasn't a huge mainstream crossover hit. Is the author male or female? Question: Is the author male?
Resulting in output: Is the author male?
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 author male?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
12. Got it, a renowned contemporary male American sci-fi/fantasy author. Is the book part of a speculative fiction/alternate history premise rather than strict science fiction? Question: Would you consider the book more speculative/alternate history fiction rather than hard science fiction?
Resulting in output: Would you consider the book more speculative/alternate history fiction rather than hard science fiction?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Would you consider the book more speculative/alternate history fiction rather than hard science fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. So it's more straightforward science fiction then. Is the book set primarily on Earth or another planet/in space? Question: Is the majority of the book's setting on Earth or in space/another planet?
Resulting in output: Is the majority of the book's setting on Earth or in space/another planet?
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 majority of the book's setting on Earth or in space/another planet?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
14. I see, so it's a classic science fiction novel set primarily in space/on other planets by a renowned living American male author. Does the story involve time travel as a major element? Question: Is time travel a significant part of the story?
Resulting in output: Is time travel a significant part of the story?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is time travel a significant part of the story?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
15. Okay, no major time travel element. Does the story extensively explore first contact with alien civilizations? Question: Is first contact with alien civilizations a central premise of the book?
Resulting in output: Is first contact with alien civilizations a central premise of the book?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is first contact with alien civilizations a central premise of the book?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Hmm got it, no first contact with aliens as the core concept either. Is the book more focused on world-building and exploring a richly developed futuristic human civilization? Question: Would you say the book is more focused on world-building and depicting a futuristic human society?
Resulting in output: Would you say the book is more focused on world-building and depicting a futuristic human society?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Would you say the book is more focused on world-building and depicting a futuristic human society?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
17. I think I have a pretty good idea now. Is the book part of the Foundation series by Isaac Asimov? Question: Is the book you have in mind part of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series?
Resulting in output: Is the book you have in mind part of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series?
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 you have in mind part of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
18. Okay, not Asimov's Foundation series. Is it perhaps one of the classic novels by Ray Bradbury, like Fahrenheit 451 or The Martian Chronicles? Question: Is the book you're thinking of by Ray Bradbury, like Fahrenheit 451?
Resulting in output: Is the book you're thinking of by Ray Bradbury, like Fahrenheit 451?
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 you're thinking of by Ray Bradbury, like Fahrenheit 451?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
19. I'm narrowing it down but still not 100% certain. Does the book involve interstellar travel and explore the concept of humanity spreading across multiple planets/star systems? Question: Does the story revolve around the idea of humans colonizing and traveling between multiple planetary systems?
Resulting in output: Does the story revolve around the idea of humans colonizing and traveling between multiple planetary systems?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does the story revolve around the idea of humans colonizing and traveling between multiple planetary systems?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
20. After going through many possibilities, my final guess is - is the classic science fiction novel you have in mind "Neuromancer" by William Gibson? Question: Is the book Neuromancer by William Gibson?
Resulting in output: Is the book Neuromancer by William Gibson?
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 Neuromancer by William Gibson?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
Darn, I'm out of questions and couldn't quite figure out the specific book you had in mind. It was a renowned but not mega-bestselling science fiction novel by a living American male author, focused on world-building a futuristic human society without major elements like time travel, first contact, or interstellar colonization. I gave it my best shot! What was the book?
Resulting in output: False
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]? "
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]? "
Sounds fun! Let's play 20 Questions. I'm ready to start guessing what book you're thinking of. 1. Is the book a work of fiction?
Resulting in output: Sounds fun! Let's play 20 Questions. I'm ready to start guessing what book you're thinking of. 1. Is the book a work of fiction?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Sounds fun! Let's play 20 Questions. I'm ready to start guessing what book you're thinking of. 1. Is the book a work of fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
2. Okay, fiction. Was this book originally written in English?
Resulting in output: 2. Okay, fiction. Was this book originally written in English?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 2. Okay, fiction. Was this book originally written in English?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Is it a classic novel that is commonly taught in schools or considered part of the literary canon?
Resulting in output: 3. Is it a classic novel that is commonly taught in schools or considered part of the literary canon?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 3. Is it a classic novel that is commonly taught in schools or considered part of the literary canon?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
4. Was the book published within the last 30 years?
Resulting in output: 4. Was the book published within the last 30 years?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 4. Was the book published within the last 30 years?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
5. Is it part of a popular book series?
Resulting in output: 5. Is it part of a popular book series?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 5. Is it part of a popular book series?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
6. Is the main protagonist male or female?
Resulting in output: 6. Is the main protagonist male or female?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 6. Is the main protagonist male or female?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
7. Hmm interesting, no main protagonist. Is it an anthology or collection of short stories then?
Resulting in output: 7. Hmm interesting, no main protagonist. Is it an anthology or collection of short stories then?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 7. Hmm interesting, no main protagonist. Is it an anthology or collection of short stories then?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
8. Is the book written from a human perspective or point of view?
Resulting in output: 8. Is the book written from a human perspective or point of view?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 8. Is the book written from a human perspective or point of view?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Would you categorize this book as literary fiction or mainstream/popular fiction?
Resulting in output: 9. Would you categorize this book as literary fiction or mainstream/popular fiction?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 9. Would you categorize this book as literary fiction or mainstream/popular fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
10. Okay, so not literary or mainstream fiction. Is it a science fiction or fantasy novel?
Resulting in output: 10. Okay, so not literary or mainstream fiction. Is it a science fiction or fantasy novel?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 10. Okay, so not literary or mainstream fiction. Is it a science fiction or fantasy novel?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
11. Is the book set primarily in a world or universe distinct from our own reality?
Resulting in output: 11. Is the book set primarily in a world or universe distinct from our own reality?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 11. Is the book set primarily in a world or universe distinct from our own reality?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
12. Does the story involve time travel or take place across multiple time periods?
Resulting in output: 12. Does the story involve time travel or take place across multiple time periods?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 12. Does the story involve time travel or take place across multiple time periods?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
13. Does the book explore themes of technological advancement or the impact of technology on society?
Resulting in output: 13. Does the book explore themes of technological advancement or the impact of technology on society?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 13. Does the book explore themes of technological advancement or the impact of technology on society?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
14. Is the technological element more grounded in modern or near-future speculative science, or does it veer more into fantastical, theoretical sci-fi concepts?
Resulting in output: 14. Is the technological element more grounded in modern or near-future speculative science, or does it veer more into fantastical, theoretical sci-fi concepts?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 14. Is the technological element more grounded in modern or near-future speculative science, or does it veer more into fantastical, theoretical sci-fi concepts?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
15. So it sounds like a somewhat realistic near-future science fiction novel dealing with technology and its impact. Is the main story set on Earth, or elsewhere in space/on other planets?
Resulting in output: 15. So it sounds like a somewhat realistic near-future science fiction novel dealing with technology and its impact. Is the main story set on Earth, or elsewhere in space/on other planets?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 15. So it sounds like a somewhat realistic near-future science fiction novel dealing with technology and its impact. Is the main story set on Earth, or elsewhere in space/on other planets?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
16. You said yes, so I'll assume the main story is set on Earth in a near-future setting dealing with technological themes in a realistic way. Is virtual reality or artificial intelligence a central element of the story?
Resulting in output: 16. You said yes, so I'll assume the main story is set on Earth in a near-future setting dealing with technological themes in a realistic way. Is virtual reality or artificial intelligence a central element of the story?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 16. You said yes, so I'll assume the main story is set on Earth in a near-future setting dealing with technological themes in a realistic way. Is virtual reality or artificial intelligence a central element of the story?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
17. Putting the pieces together - a popular, mainstream science fiction novel published in the last 30 years, set in a realistic near-future on Earth dealing with themes of technology like AI and virtual reality in an grounded way. Would this novel be considered part of the cyberpunk genre?
Resulting in output: 17. Putting the pieces together - a popular, mainstream science fiction novel published in the last 30 years, set in a realistic near-future on Earth dealing with themes of technology like AI and virtual reality in an grounded way. Would this novel be considered part of the cyberpunk genre?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 17. Putting the pieces together - a popular, mainstream science fiction novel published in the last 30 years, set in a realistic near-future on Earth dealing with themes of technology like AI and virtual reality in an grounded way. Would this novel be considered part of the cyberpunk genre?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
18. With the cyberpunk details and technological focus, I'm thinking this could be the novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline published in 2011. Question: Is the book you had in mind Ready Player One?
Resulting in output: Is the book you had in mind Ready Player One?
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 you had in mind Ready Player One?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
19. Okay, not Ready Player One. Let me think a bit more... It's a popular cyberpunk science fiction novel from the last 30 years, dealing with AI, virtual reality, and the impacts of technology in a realistic near-future Earth setting. With those clues... Question: Is the book Neuromancer by William Gibson?
Resulting in output: Is the book Neuromancer by William Gibson?
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 Neuromancer by William Gibson?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
20. After ruling out those guesses, I will have to use my last question more broadly: Question: Is the book you had in mind a dystopian science fiction novel involving surveillance technology and themes of control/oppression by an authoritarian regime or corporation?
Resulting in output: Is the book you had in mind a dystopian science fiction novel involving surveillance technology and themes of control/oppression by an authoritarian regime or corporation?
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 you had in mind a dystopian science fiction novel involving surveillance technology and themes of control/oppression by an authoritarian regime or corporation?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
Dang, I'm all out of questions and still couldn't guess the specific book you had in mind. It was a challenging but fun round of 20 Questions! What was the book you were thinking of?
Resulting in output: False
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]? "
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]? "
Understood, let's play 20 questions! I will ask yes or no questions to try and guess the book you are thinking of. I won't make random guesses or overly specific ones until I am confident about the answer. 1. Is the book fiction or non-fiction?
Resulting in output: Understood, let's play 20 questions! I will ask yes or no questions to try and guess the book you are thinking of. I won't make random guesses or overly specific ones until I am confident about the answer. 1. Is the book fiction or non-fiction?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Understood, let's play 20 questions! I will ask yes or no questions to try and guess the book you are thinking of. I won't make random guesses or overly specific ones until I am confident about the answer. 1. Is the book fiction or non-fiction?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
2. Okay, it's a fiction book. Was the book originally written in English?
Resulting in output: 2. Okay, it's a fiction book. Was the book originally written in English?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 2. Okay, it's a fiction book. Was the book originally written in English?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Is the book part of a popular series?
Resulting in output: 3. Is the book part of a popular series?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 3. Is the book part of a popular series?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
4. Was the book written in the 20th century?
Resulting in output: 4. Was the book written in the 20th century?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 4. Was the book written in the 20th century?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
5. Is the book considered a classic work of literature?
Resulting in output: 5. Is the book considered a classic work of literature?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 5. Is the book considered a classic work of literature?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
6. Does the book fall into the genre of science fiction or fantasy?
Resulting in output: 6. Does the book fall into the genre of science fiction or fantasy?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 6. Does the book fall into the genre of science fiction or fantasy?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
7. Is it more science fiction than fantasy?
Resulting in output: 7. Is it more science fiction than fantasy?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 7. Is it more science fiction than fantasy?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
8. Was the book written by an American author?
Resulting in output: 8. Was the book written by an American author?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 8. Was the book written by an American author?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Is the main character human?
Resulting in output: 9. Is the main character human?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 9. Is the main character human?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
10. Hmm... does the book involve time travel or alternate timelines?
Resulting in output: 10. Hmm... does the book involve time travel or alternate timelines?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 10. Hmm... does the book involve time travel or alternate timelines?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
11. Does the story take place primarily on Earth?
Resulting in output: 11. Does the story take place primarily on Earth?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 11. Does the story take place primarily on Earth?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
12. Does the book explore themes of alien civilizations or first contact with extraterrestrials?
Resulting in output: 12. Does the book explore themes of alien civilizations or first contact with extraterrestrials?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 12. Does the book explore themes of alien civilizations or first contact with extraterrestrials?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. Is the book part of a popular science fiction franchise like Star Wars or Star Trek?
Resulting in output: 13. Is the book part of a popular science fiction franchise like Star Wars or Star Trek?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 13. Is the book part of a popular science fiction franchise like Star Wars or Star Trek?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
14. Does the book have elements of space exploration or interstellar travel?
Resulting in output: 14. Does the book have elements of space exploration or interstellar travel?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 14. Does the book have elements of space exploration or interstellar travel?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
15. Is the main character an artificial intelligence or robot?
Resulting in output: 15. Is the main character an artificial intelligence or robot?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 15. Is the main character an artificial intelligence or robot?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Trying to narrow it down... Is the main character an animal or creature other than a human?
Resulting in output: 16. Trying to narrow it down... Is the main character an animal or creature other than a human?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 16. Trying to narrow it down... Is the main character an animal or creature other than a human?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. Does the book deal with post-apocalyptic or dystopian themes?
Resulting in output: 17. Does the book deal with post-apocalyptic or dystopian themes?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 17. Does the book deal with post-apocalyptic or dystopian themes?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
18. I'm really struggling here... Let me think out loud. It's a 20th century American science fiction novel, not part of a major franchise, with a non-human main character who is not an AI or robot. The story doesn't involve time travel, aliens, space exploration, or dystopian themes. Hmm... Question: Is the book "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes?
Resulting in output: Is the book "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes?
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 "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
Darn, I'm really stumped at this point. Let me take one last stab at it: 19. Does the book have elements of satire or social commentary?
Resulting in output: Darn, I'm really stumped at this point. Let me take one last stab at it: 19. Does the book have elements of satire or social commentary?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Darn, I'm really stumped at this point. Let me take one last stab at it: 19. Does the book have elements of satire or social commentary?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
Okay, putting the clues together - 20th century American science fiction novel, with a non-human/non-AI main character, no time travel or space exploration, satirical/social commentary... Question: Is the book "Animal Farm" by George Orwell?
Resulting in output: Is the book "Animal Farm" by George Orwell?
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 "Animal Farm" by George Orwell?. Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
Well, I've run out of questions and am thoroughly stumped. I don't think I can guess the book correctly. Would you mind revealing what book you had in mind?
Resulting in output: False