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]? "
1. Is the book 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. Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience? Question: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience?
Resulting in output: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.)? Question: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.)?
Resulting in output: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.)?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.)? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
4. Is the genre fantasy? Question: Is the genre fantasy?
Resulting in output: Is the genre 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 genre fantasy? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
5. Is the genre science fiction? Question: Is the genre science fiction?
Resulting in output: Is the genre 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: Is the genre science fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
6. Was it published in the last 20 years? Question: Was it published in the last 20 years?
Resulting in output: Was it published in the last 20 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 it published in the last 20 years? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
7. Was it published before 1980? Question: Was it published before 1980?
Resulting in output: Was it published before 1980?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was it published before 1980? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
8. So it was published between 1980 and 2003. Is it considered a classic of the genre? Question: Is it considered a classic of the genre?
Resulting in output: Is it considered a classic of the genre?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it considered a classic of the genre? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Is it part of a series? Question: Is it part of a series?
Resulting in output: Is it 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 it part of a series? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
10. Does it involve space travel? Question: Does it involve space travel?
Resulting in output: Does it involve space travel?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it involve space travel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
11. Does it involve artificial intelligence or computers in a significant way? Question: Does it involve artificial intelligence or computers in a significant way?
Resulting in output: Does it involve artificial intelligence or computers in a significant way?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it involve artificial intelligence or computers in a significant way? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
12. Is it cyberpunk? Question: Is it cyberpunk?
Resulting in output: Is it cyberpunk?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it cyberpunk? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
13. Is it set primarily on Earth? Question: Is it set primarily on Earth?
Resulting in output: Is it set 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: Is it set primarily on Earth? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
14. Is it *Neuromancer* by William Gibson? Question: Is the answer *Neuromancer* by William Gibson?
Resulting in output: Is the answer *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 answer *Neuromancer* by William Gibson? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
15. Is it *Snow Crash* by Neal Stephenson? Question: Is the answer *Snow Crash* by Neal Stephenson?
Resulting in output: Is the answer *Snow Crash* by Neal Stephenson?
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 *Snow Crash* by Neal Stephenson? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Thinking... Cyberpunk, classic, not Neuromancer or Snow Crash, published between 1980 and 2003... Does it feature virtual reality as a major element? Question: Does it feature virtual reality as a major element?
Resulting in output: Does it feature virtual reality as a major element?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it feature virtual reality as a major element? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
17. Is it *True Names* by Vernor Vinge? Question: Is the answer *True Names* by Vernor Vinge?
Resulting in output: Is the answer *True Names* by Vernor Vinge?
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 *True Names* by Vernor Vinge? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
18. Is it set in a dystopian future? Question: Is it set in a dystopian future?
Resulting in output: Is it set in a dystopian future?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it set in a dystopian future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
19. Hmm... Is the protagonist a hacker or similar type of computer expert? Question: Is the protagonist a hacker or similar type of computer expert?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist a hacker or similar type of computer expert?
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 protagonist a hacker or similar type of computer expert? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
20. Is it *Altered Carbon* by Richard K. Morgan? Question: Is the answer *Altered Carbon* by Richard K. Morgan?
Resulting in output: Is the answer *Altered Carbon* by Richard K. Morgan?
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 *Altered Carbon* by Richard K. Morgan? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
I'm out of questions! I give up. 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]? "
1. Is it fiction? Question: Is it fiction?
Resulting in output: Is it 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 it fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
2. Is it aimed at an adult audience? Question: Is it aimed at an adult audience?
Resulting in output: Is it aimed at an adult audience?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it aimed at an adult audience? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Is it primarily known for its plot (as opposed to its prose or characters)? Question: Is it primarily known for its plot (as opposed to its prose or characters)?
Resulting in output: Is it primarily known for its plot (as opposed to its prose or characters)?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it primarily known for its plot (as opposed to its prose or characters)? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
4. Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, romance, etc.)? Question: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, romance, etc.)?
Resulting in output: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, romance, etc.)?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, romance, etc.)? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
5. Is it a mystery/thriller? Question: Is it a mystery/thriller?
Resulting in output: Is it a mystery/thriller?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it a mystery/thriller? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
6. Is it science fiction? Question: Is it science fiction?
Resulting in output: Is it 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: Is it science fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
7. Was it published before 1990? Question: Was it published before 1990?
Resulting in output: Was it published before 1990?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was it published before 1990? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
8. Is it part of a series? Question: Is it part of a series?
Resulting in output: Is it 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 it part of a series? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
9. Is it set primarily on Earth? Question: Is it set primarily on Earth?
Resulting in output: Is it set 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: Is it set primarily on Earth? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
10. Is it set in the future? Question: Is it set in the future?
Resulting in output: Is it set in the future?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it set in the future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
11. Is it dystopian? Question: Is it dystopian?
Resulting in output: Is it dystopian?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it dystopian? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
12. Does it involve virtual reality or simulations? Question: Does it involve virtual reality or simulations?
Resulting in output: Does it involve virtual reality or simulations?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it involve virtual reality or simulations? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
13. Is it Ready Player One? Question: Is it Ready Player One?
Resulting in output: Is it 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 it Ready Player One? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
14. Thinking about other popular dystopian sci-fi novels with virtual reality elements published after 1990... Snow Crash comes to mind. Question: Is it Snow Crash?
Resulting in output: Is it Snow Crash?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it Snow Crash? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
15. Does it involve a significant amount of action or combat? Question: Does it involve a significant amount of action or combat?
Resulting in output: Does it involve a significant amount of action or combat?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it involve a significant amount of action or combat? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
16. Is it Altered Carbon? Question: Is it Altered Carbon?
Resulting in output: Is it Altered Carbon?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it Altered Carbon? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. Hmm. Dystopian, future, Earth, VR, action, not Ready Player One, Snow Crash, or Altered Carbon... Is it primarily focused on a single protagonist? Question: Is it primarily focused on a single protagonist?
Resulting in output: Is it primarily focused on a single protagonist?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it primarily focused on a single protagonist? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
18. Does it have a strong cyberpunk element? Question: Does it have a strong cyberpunk element?
Resulting in output: Does it have a strong cyberpunk element?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it have a strong cyberpunk element? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
19. Thinking... cyberpunk, dystopian future Earth, VR, action, single protagonist, published after 1990... Could it be something like "Diamond Age"? Question: Is it Diamond Age?
Resulting in output: True
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]? "
1. Is this book fiction? Question: Is this book fiction?
Resulting in output: Is this 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 this book fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
2. Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience? Question: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience?
Resulting in output: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.)? Question: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.)?
Resulting in output: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.)?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.)? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
4. Is the genre fantasy? Question: Is the genre fantasy?
Resulting in output: Is the genre 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 genre fantasy? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
5. Is the genre science fiction? Question: Is the genre science fiction?
Resulting in output: Is the genre 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: Is the genre science fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
6. Was it published in the last 20 years? Question: Was it published in the last 20 years?
Resulting in output: Was it published in the last 20 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 it published in the last 20 years? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
7. Was it published before 1980? Question: Was it published before 1980?
Resulting in output: Was it published before 1980?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was it published before 1980? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
8. So it was published between 1980 and 2003. Is it considered a classic of the genre? Question: Is it considered a classic of the genre?
Resulting in output: Is it considered a classic of the genre?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it considered a classic of the genre? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Is it part of a series? Question: Is it part of a series?
Resulting in output: Is it 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 it part of a series? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
10. Does it involve space travel? Question: Does it involve space travel?
Resulting in output: Does it involve space travel?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it involve space travel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
11. Does it involve artificial intelligence? Question: Does it involve artificial intelligence?
Resulting in output: Does it involve artificial intelligence?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it involve artificial intelligence? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
12. Is it *Neuromancer* by William Gibson? Question: Is it *Neuromancer* by William Gibson?
Resulting in output: Is it *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 it *Neuromancer* by William Gibson? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. Is it cyberpunk? Question: Is it cyberpunk?
Resulting in output: Is it cyberpunk?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it cyberpunk? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
14. Is it set primarily on Earth? Question: Is it set primarily on Earth?
Resulting in output: Is it set 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: Is it set primarily on Earth? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
15. Is it *Snow Crash* by Neal Stephenson? Question: Is it *Snow Crash* by Neal Stephenson?
Resulting in output: Is it *Snow Crash* by Neal Stephenson?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it *Snow Crash* by Neal Stephenson? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Thinking... it's cyberpunk, published between 1980 and 2003, a classic, not Neuromancer, not Snow Crash, involves AI, and is set on Earth. Is it *Altered Carbon* by Richard K. Morgan? Question: Is it *Altered Carbon* by Richard K. Morgan?
Resulting in output: Is it *Altered Carbon* by Richard K. Morgan?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it *Altered Carbon* by Richard K. Morgan? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. Is it *Diamond Age* by Neal Stephenson? Question: Is it *Diamond Age* by Neal Stephenson?
Resulting in output: True
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]? "
1. Let's start broad. 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, fiction. Lots of possibilities there. Question: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience?
Resulting in output: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it primarily aimed at an adult audience? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Adult fiction. Let's narrow down the genre a bit. Question: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.) or literary fiction?
Resulting in output: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.) or 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: Is it a genre fiction book (like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thriller, etc.) or literary fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
4. Okay, so it *is* genre fiction. Let's try a major genre. Question: Is it fantasy?
Resulting in output: Is it 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 it fantasy? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
5. Not fantasy. Let's try another big one. Question: Is it science fiction?
Resulting in output: Is it 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: Is it science fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
6. Science fiction. Good. Now, let's see about the setting. Question: Is it set primarily on Earth?
Resulting in output: Is it set 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: Is it set primarily on Earth? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
7. Sci-fi, set on Earth. Let's consider the time period. Question: Is it set in the future?
Resulting in output: Is it set in the future?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it set in the future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
8. Future Earth sci-fi. Let's see about the tone. Question: Is it dystopian?
Resulting in output: Is it dystopian?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it dystopian? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Dystopian future Earth sci-fi. Okay, getting closer. Let's consider themes. Question: Does it deal with themes of social control or surveillance?
Resulting in output: Does it deal with themes of social control or surveillance?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Does it deal with themes of social control or surveillance? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
10. Social control/surveillance in a dystopian future Earth. Let's think about some classics that fit this. Question: Was it published before 1980?
Resulting in output: Was it published before 1980?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was it published before 1980? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
11. Published after 1980. Okay. Let's think about some more recent dystopian works. Question: Is the protagonist actively fighting against the dystopian system?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist actively fighting against the dystopian system?
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 protagonist actively fighting against the dystopian system? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
12. Not actively fighting. Interesting. Thinking about books where the protagonist is more complicit or perhaps unaware. Question: Does the book explore themes of virtual reality or simulated realities?
Resulting in output: Does the book explore themes of virtual reality or simulated realities?
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 book explore themes of virtual reality or simulated realities? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. No virtual reality. Okay. Still thinking about themes of social control and surveillance. Question: Does the book feature a totalitarian government or organization in control?
Resulting in output: Does the book feature a totalitarian government or organization in control?
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 book feature a totalitarian government or organization in control? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
14. Totalitarian government, dystopian future Earth, published after 1980, protagonist not actively fighting, no virtual reality. Hmm. Let's see. 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
15. Not part of a series. Okay. Let's try to narrow down the time period a bit more. Question: Was it published after 2000?
Resulting in output: Was it published after 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 it published after 2000? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Published between 1980 and 2000. Dystopian future Earth, totalitarian government, protagonist not actively fighting, themes of social control and surveillance. This is making me think of a particular book... Question: Does the book involve a lottery?
Resulting in output: Does the book involve a lottery?
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 book involve a lottery? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. No lottery. Okay, so not *that* book. Still thinking about social control and a somewhat passive protagonist. Question: Does the book deal with themes of environmental disaster or degradation?
Resulting in output: Does the book deal with themes of environmental disaster or degradation?
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 book deal with themes of environmental disaster or degradation? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
18. Environmental disaster, dystopian future, social control, totalitarian government, published between 1980 and 2000, protagonist not actively fighting. I'm starting to lean towards a specific book, but want to be sure. Question: Does the story take place in a seemingly idyllic, planned community?
Resulting in output: Does the story take place in a seemingly idyllic, planned community?
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 take place in a seemingly idyllic, planned community? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
19. Not an idyllic planned community. Okay. That eliminates a few more possibilities. Thinking about books dealing with environmental collapse and social control... Getting close. Question: Is the book *The Children of Men* by P.D. James?
Resulting in output: Is the book *The Children of Men* by P.D. James?
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 *The Children of Men* by P.D. James? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
20. Okay, not *The Children of Men*. Thinking about other dystopian novels from that time period dealing with environmental issues and social control... One last question. Question: Is the book *Parable of the Sower* by Octavia Butler?
Resulting in output: Is the book *Parable of the Sower* by Octavia Butler?
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 *Parable of the Sower* by Octavia Butler? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
I am out of questions. I did not guess the book. Please tell me what it was!
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]? "
1. I'll start broad. 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 fiction. I'll narrow it down by genre. Question: Is it a fantasy novel?
Resulting in output: Is it a 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: Is it a fantasy novel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
3. Not fantasy. Let's try another popular genre. Question: Is it science fiction?
Resulting in output: Is it 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: Is it science fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
4. Science fiction. Thinking about subgenres... Question: Is it dystopian?
Resulting in output: Is it dystopian?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it dystopian? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
5. Dystopian sci-fi. Okay, getting warmer. Let's consider target audience. Question: Is it primarily targeted towards young adults (YA)?
Resulting in output: Is it primarily targeted towards young adults (YA)?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is it primarily targeted towards young adults (YA)? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
6. Not YA. So more adult-oriented dystopian sci-fi. Let's try to narrow down the time period it was written. Question: Was it written before 1980?
Resulting in output: Was it written before 1980?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Was it written before 1980? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
7. Okay, written after 1980. Let's try another time constraint. Question: Was it written after 2000?
Resulting in output: Was it written after 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 it written after 2000? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
8. So between 1980 and 2000. That helps. Let's think about themes. Question: Does the book deal with themes of environmental disaster?
Resulting in output: Does the book deal with themes of environmental disaster?
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 book deal with themes of environmental disaster? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Environmental disaster, dystopian sci-fi, written between 1980 and 2000. Hmm. Let's see... Question: Is the book set primarily on Earth?
Resulting in output: Is the book set 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: Is the book set primarily on Earth? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
10. Earth-based, environmental disaster, dystopian sci-fi, 1980-2000. I'm starting to think of some possibilities. Question: Does the book involve a totalitarian government or controlling organization?
Resulting in output: Does the book involve a totalitarian government or controlling organization?
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 book involve a totalitarian government or controlling organization? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
11. Okay, getting closer. Question: Is the protagonist male?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist 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 protagonist male? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
12. Female protagonist. Thinking... Question: Does the book feature a limited perspective, primarily from the protagonist's point of view?
Resulting in output: Does the book feature a limited perspective, primarily from the protagonist's 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: Does the book feature a limited perspective, primarily from the protagonist's point of view? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. Not a limited perspective. Interesting. Question: Does the story involve genetic engineering or manipulation?
Resulting in output: Does the story involve genetic engineering or manipulation?
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 involve genetic engineering or manipulation? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
14. No genetic engineering. Okay. Question: Does the story deal with class divisions or social inequality as a major theme?
Resulting in output: Does the story deal with class divisions or social inequality as a major theme?
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 deal with class divisions or social inequality as a major theme? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
15. Class divisions, environmental disaster, totalitarian government, female protagonist, multiple perspectives, written between 1980-2000, dystopian sci-fi set on Earth. I'm getting close. 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
16. Not part of a series. Hmm. Question: Does the book involve a significant journey or quest undertaken by the protagonist(s)?
Resulting in output: Does the book involve a significant journey or quest undertaken by the protagonist(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 the book involve a significant journey or quest undertaken by the protagonist(s)? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
17. A journey, class divisions, environmental disaster... Thinking... Question: Is the title of the book one word long?
Resulting in output: Is the title of the book one word long?
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 title of the book one word long? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
18. Not one word. Okay. This is tough. Question: Does the book's title contain the name of a place?
Resulting in output: Does the book's title contain the name of a place?
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 book's title contain the name of a place? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
19. Okay, not a place name. Thinking...Parable of the Sower... Question: Is the book *Parable of the Sower*?
Resulting in output: Is the book *Parable of the Sower*?
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 *Parable of the Sower*? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
20. Not *Parable of the Sower*. Okay, last question. This is a tough one. Thinking about other dystopian novels from that era dealing with environmental collapse and social issues... *The Handmaid's Tale* fits some criteria but not all... This is difficult. Question: Is the book *A Handful of Dust*?
Resulting in output: Is the book *A Handful of Dust*?
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 *A Handful of Dust*? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
I am out of questions. I was unable to guess the book. Could you please tell me the title?
Resulting in output: False