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. This could be anything! Okay, 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, so it's a fictional book. Should I be thinking about a specific genre, like fantasy or mystery? Question: Is the book a genre fiction book?
Resulting in output: Is the book a genre fiction 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 the book a genre fiction book? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Lots of options still! Let's narrow it down further. Question: Is the book fantasy?
Resulting in output: Is the book 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 fantasy? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
4. Okay, so it's genre fiction, but not fantasy. Let's try another popular genre. Question: Is the book science fiction?
Resulting in output: Is the book 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 book science fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
5. Science fiction is a pretty broad genre itself. I need to narrow it down some more. 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
6. Science fiction set on Earth... Could be dystopian, alternate history, near future... Question: Is the book set in the future?
Resulting in output: Is the book 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 the book set in the future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
7. Okay, a future Earth setting. Could be a post-apocalyptic world, a cyberpunk future, or something more optimistic. Question: Is the book dystopian?
Resulting in output: Is the book 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 the book dystopian? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
8. A dystopian future Earth... There are some big names that come to mind, but I need to narrow it down further. Question: Is the protagonist a teenager?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist a teenager?
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 teenager? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. A dystopian future Earth with a teenage protagonist... This is making me think of some popular YA dystopian novels. 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
10. Okay, a standalone YA dystopian novel set on a future Earth... I'm starting to get a better picture. Question: Is the book focused on a competition or challenge of some kind?
Resulting in output: Is the book focused on a competition or challenge of some kind?
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 focused on a competition or challenge of some kind? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
11. A standalone YA dystopian novel set on future Earth, focused on a competition... This is really narrowing down the possibilities. Question: Is the competition a matter of life or death?
Resulting in output: Is the competition a matter of life or death?
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 competition a matter of life or death? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes.
Resulting in output: Yes.
Yes.
12. A standalone YA dystopian novel, future Earth, life or death competition... I'm thinking about books like "Uglies" and "The Hunger Games", but those are both series. What else could it be? Question: Is the competition televised?
Resulting in output: Is the competition televised?
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 competition televised? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. Okay, so not a televised competition. That eliminates some of the more obvious choices. This is getting tricky! Question: Does the competition involve physical combat?
Resulting in output: Does the competition involve physical 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 the competition involve physical combat? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
14. No televised competition, no physical combat... So the competition is more intellectual or strategic? Perhaps a test of skills or knowledge? Question: Is the competition designed to select a group of people for a specific purpose?
Resulting in output: Is the competition designed to select a group of people for a specific purpose?
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 competition designed to select a group of people for a specific purpose? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
15. This is a tough one! So the competition isn't televised, doesn't involve physical combat, and isn't designed to select people for a specific purpose. That really narrows down the options. Question: Is the competition mandatory for the protagonist?
Resulting in output: Is the competition mandatory for the 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 the competition mandatory for the protagonist? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Not mandatory... So the protagonist chooses to enter the competition? This is getting really interesting. Question: Is the competition illegal?
Resulting in output: Is the competition illegal?
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 competition illegal? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. Not mandatory, not illegal... So it's a legal competition that the protagonist chooses to enter, set in a dystopian future Earth, with no televised audience, no physical combat, and no selection process for a specific purpose. This is really specific! I'm starting to wonder if I'm overthinking this. Question: Is the competition designed as a form of entertainment?
Resulting in output: Is the competition designed as a form of entertainment?
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 competition designed as a form of entertainment? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
18. Not designed for entertainment... So it has some other purpose, some other function within this dystopian society. This is a real head-scratcher. Question: Is the competition designed as a form of social control?
Resulting in output: Is the competition designed as a form of social control?
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 competition designed as a form of social control? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
19. A non-televised, non-combative, non-mandatory, legal competition designed as a form of social control in a dystopian future Earth... I'm racking my brain trying to think of what book this could be! There was that one book... It was about a test... A test of character... With a maze... No, that's "The Maze Runner." This is too hard! Question: Is the answer "Divergent"?
Resulting in output: Is the answer "Divergent"?
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 "Divergent"? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
20. Okay, so it's not "Divergent." I've ruled out all the obvious choices, and now I'm stumped. This is a book I haven't read, or haven't read recently enough to remember. You've got me! I give up. Question: What is the book?
Resulting in output: What is 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: What is the book? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
You got me! What is the book? I'm dying to know! 😊
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. Okay, let's do this! 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. Fiction it is. Lots of possibilities there... 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. Okay, so adult fiction. I need to narrow down the genre. Question: Is it a mystery or thriller?
Resulting in output: Is it a mystery or 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 or thriller? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
4. Interesting! Not mystery or thriller. Let's see... Question: Is it a romance novel?
Resulting in output: Is it a romance 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 romance novel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
5. Okay, we're narrowing it down! Adult fiction, not mystery, thriller, or romance... Question: Is it science fiction or fantasy?
Resulting in output: Is it 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 it science fiction or fantasy? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
6. Alright, science fiction or fantasy! This is getting interesting. Let's see if it leans more one way than the other... 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. Science fiction it is! Now we're getting somewhere. Is it set primarily on Earth, or in space? 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
8. Okay, so science fiction set primarily on Earth. That narrows things down quite a bit. 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
9. Future Earth science fiction! Getting warmer. Is this 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
10. Dystopian future Earth science fiction... Lots of possibilities still, but I'm starting to get a feel for this. Is there a strong environmental theme in the book? Question: Is there a strong environmental theme in the book?
Resulting in output: Is there a strong environmental theme in 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 there a strong environmental theme in the book? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
11. Dystopian future Earth science fiction with a strong environmental theme... This is making me think of a few possibilities. To narrow it down further, is the book part of a series? 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
12. Okay, a standalone dystopian future Earth science fiction novel with a strong environmental theme. This is really narrowing things down! Is the protagonist of the book male? Question: Is the protagonist of the book male?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist of the book 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 of the book male? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. A female protagonist. Okay. Thinking about some common themes in this genre... is the protagonist fighting for the survival of humanity in this dystopian future? Question: Is the protagonist fighting for the survival of humanity in this dystopian future?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist fighting for the survival of humanity in this 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 the protagonist fighting for the survival of humanity in this dystopian future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
14. Interesting. So not directly fighting for humanity's survival. This is really making me think. Is the protagonist's story a coming-of-age story within this dystopian world? Question: Is the protagonist's story a coming-of-age story within this dystopian world?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist's story a coming-of-age story within this dystopian world?
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's story a coming-of-age story within this dystopian world? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
15. A coming-of-age story in a dystopian future Earth with a strong environmental theme... This is really making me think of a specific book. To confirm, is there a significant focus on plants or botany in the book? Question: Is there a significant focus on plants or botany in the book?
Resulting in output: Is there a significant focus on plants or botany in 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 there a significant focus on plants or botany in the book? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Okay, no significant focus on plants or botany. That rules out a few things. Let me think... Is the protagonist struggling with some form of oppression or social injustice in this dystopian society? Question: Is the protagonist struggling with some form of oppression or social injustice in this dystopian society?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist struggling with some form of oppression or social injustice in this dystopian society?
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 struggling with some form of oppression or social injustice in this dystopian society? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
17. Okay, struggling with oppression or social injustice in a dystopian future... Is this oppression or injustice related to a person's social class or economic status in this future society? Question: Is this oppression or injustice related to a person's social class or economic status in this future society?
Resulting in output: Is this oppression or injustice related to a person's social class or economic status in this future society?
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 oppression or injustice related to a person's social class or economic status in this future society? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes.
Resulting in output: Yes.
Yes.
18. Okay, a coming-of-age story in a dystopian future Earth with a strong environmental theme, where the female protagonist is struggling with oppression related to social class or economic status... I'm thinking of a few possibilities now. Was this book published in the last 10 years? Question: Was this book published in the last 10 years?
Resulting in output: Was this book published in 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 this book published in the last 10 years? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
19. Okay, not published in the last 10 years. That helps! I'm down to a couple of possibilities... Does the dystopian society in this book control its citizens through technology or surveillance? Question: Does the dystopian society in this book control its citizens through technology or surveillance?
Resulting in output: Does the dystopian society in this book control its citizens through technology 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 the dystopian society in this book control its citizens through technology or surveillance? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
20. A coming-of-age story, dystopian future Earth, environmental theme, female protagonist struggling against social/economic oppression, published over 10 years ago, with a society controlled by technology and surveillance... I think I know what it is! Is the answer *The Giver* by Lois Lowry?
Resulting in output: 20. A coming-of-age story, dystopian future Earth, environmental theme, female protagonist struggling against social/economic oppression, published over 10 years ago, with a society controlled by technology and surveillance... I think I know what it is! Is the answer *The Giver* by Lois Lowry?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 20. A coming-of-age story, dystopian future Earth, environmental theme, female protagonist struggling against social/economic oppression, published over 10 years ago, with a society controlled by technology and surveillance... I think I know what it is! Is the answer *The Giver* by Lois Lowry? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
I was so sure! Let me think, what could it be? It's not The Giver, but it has so many similarities. I need to consider what details might have led me astray. Perhaps the environmental theme isn't as strong as I initially thought, or maybe the technology aspect is more subtle. Okay, new strategy. Is this book considered a classic within the dystopian genre? Question: Is this book considered a classic within the dystopian genre?
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. Okay, let's play! 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. Fiction it is. Question: Is it for adults?
Resulting in output: Is it for adults?
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 for adults? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
3. Okay, an adult fiction book. Question: Is it primarily a romance novel?
Resulting in output: Is it primarily a romance 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 primarily a romance novel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
4. Alright, not a romance. Question: Is it a mystery or thriller?
Resulting in output: Is it a mystery or 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 or thriller? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
5. So not romance, mystery, or thriller... 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
6. Hmm, this is getting interesting. Question: Is it historical fiction?
Resulting in output: Is it historical 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 historical fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
7. Not historical fiction... Let's see... 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
8. Science fiction! Okay, now we're getting somewhere. 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
9. Interesting. So science fiction, set on Earth... 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
10. Future Earth, science fiction... 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
11. A standalone science fiction novel set in the future on Earth... This is tough! Question: Is it a dystopian future?
Resulting in output: Is it 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 a dystopian future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
12. Okay, a dystopian future Earth standalone science fiction novel... Thinking, thinking... Question: Is the protagonist a teenager?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist a teenager?
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 teenager? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
13. A teenage protagonist in a dystopian future Earth... Several books are coming to mind, but I need to narrow it down. Question: Is there a love triangle in the book?
Resulting in output: Is there a love triangle in 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 there a love triangle in the book? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
14. No love triangle... Okay. This is getting tricky! Question: Does the book involve any kind of competition or games?
Resulting in output: Does the book involve any kind of competition or games?
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 any kind of competition or games? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
15. Competition or games... A dystopian future Earth, teenage protagonist, standalone science fiction novel with competition... This is narrowing down! Question: Are the games physically violent?
Resulting in output: Are the games physically violent?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Are the games physically violent? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
16. Non-violent games in a dystopian future... Question: Are the games a test of intelligence or skill?
Resulting in output: Are the games a test of intelligence or skill?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Are the games a test of intelligence or skill? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
17. A test of intelligence or skill in a dystopian future... There's one book in particular that's really standing out now... Question: Does the main character have to solve puzzles or riddles?
Resulting in output: Does the main character have to solve puzzles or riddles?
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 character have to solve puzzles or riddles? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
18. Okay, I think I'm getting close! A standalone, dystopian future, science fiction novel about a teenage protagonist who competes in games of intelligence and has to solve puzzles... Question: Is the book "Ender's Game"?
Resulting in output: Is the book "Ender's Game"?
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 "Ender's Game"? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
19. Not Ender's Game?! Wow, okay. I was so sure. Alright, back to the drawing board. This is a tough one! Let me think... Dystopian future, teenage protagonist, competition of intelligence and puzzles, but NOT Ender's Game... Question: Is the book "Ready Player One"?
Resulting in output: Is the book "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 "Ready Player One"? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
20. Not "Ready Player One"... Okay, I'm stumped. I've used up all my questions! What book were you thinking of?
Resulting in output: 20. Not "Ready Player One"... Okay, I'm stumped. I've used up all my questions! What book were you thinking of?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 20. Not "Ready Player One"... Okay, I'm stumped. I've used up all my questions! What book were you thinking of? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes.
Resulting in output: Yes.
Yes.
Please tell me! I'm dying to know what book I was so close to, but couldn't quite guess! 😊
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. This will be tricky, but I'm up for the challenge! 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, so it's a fiction book. Let's 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. Alright, it's not fantasy. Let's try another popular genre. Question: Is it a mystery novel?
Resulting in output: Is it a mystery 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 mystery novel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
4. Not fantasy, not mystery... Let's see... Question: Is it a romance novel?
Resulting in output: Is it a romance 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 romance novel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
5. Okay, so we've ruled out a few major genres. Let's try something a little broader. Question: Is the book intended for an adult audience?
Resulting in output: Is the book intended for 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 the book intended for an adult audience? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
6. An adult fiction book, but not fantasy, mystery, or romance... This is intriguing! Question: Is it a historical fiction novel?
Resulting in output: Is it a historical fiction 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 historical fiction novel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
7. So it's contemporary fiction... Question: Is the book set in the present day?
Resulting in output: Is the book set in the present day?
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 in the present day? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
8. Not present day, but not historical fiction... This is a tough one! Question: Is the book set in the future?
Resulting in output: Is the book 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 the book set in the future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. A future setting... Could it be dystopian? Question: Is the book dystopian?
Resulting in output: Is the book 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 the book dystopian? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
10. Okay, a dystopian future... This is narrowing down! There are some big names in that genre. Question: Was this book written in the 21st century?
Resulting in output: Was this book written in the 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 book written in the 21st century? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
11. A 21st-century dystopian novel... There are a few popular options that come to mind. Question: Is the protagonist in this book a teenager?
Resulting in output: Is the protagonist in this book a teenager?
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 in this book a teenager? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes.
Resulting in output: Yes.
Yes.
12. A 21st-century dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist... This is getting interesting! 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
13. A standalone, 21st-century dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist... There are a few that fit this description. Question: Is the book told from a first-person perspective?
Resulting in output: Is the book told from a first-person perspective?
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 told from a first-person perspective? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
14. Okay, a 21st-century, standalone, dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist, not told in first-person... This is getting tricky! Question: Is there a love story element to the plot?
Resulting in output: Is there a love story element to the plot?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: Is there a love story element to the plot? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
15. A 21st-century, standalone, dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist, not told in first-person, with a love story... I think I might be onto something... Question: Does the book involve genetic engineering or manipulation?
Resulting in output: Does the book 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 book involve genetic engineering or manipulation? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
16. A 21st-century, standalone, dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist, not told in first-person, with a love story, and genetic engineering... I'm starting to get a very specific picture in my mind. Question: Is the title of this book one word?
Resulting in output: Is the title of this book one word?
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 this book one word? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. A 21st-century, standalone, dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist, not told in first-person, with a love story, genetic engineering, and a multi-word title... I'm racking my brain here! Question: Does the title of this book have three words?
Resulting in output: Does the title of this book have three words?
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 title of this book have three words? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
18. A 21st-century, standalone, dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist, not told in first-person, with a love story, genetic engineering, and a three-word title... I'm down to just a couple of possibilities. Question: Does the cover of this book feature predominantly blue and green colors?
Resulting in output: Does the cover of this book feature predominantly blue and green colors?
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 cover of this book feature predominantly blue and green colors? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
19. A 21st-century, standalone, dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist, not told in first-person, with a love story, genetic engineering, a three-word title, and a blue and green cover... I'm fairly certain I know the answer! Question: Is the book "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver?
Resulting in output: Is the book "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver?
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 "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No.
Resulting in output: No.
No.
20. Wow, you really stumped me! I was so sure... Okay, let me think. A 21st-century, standalone, dystopian novel with a teenage protagonist, not told in first-person, with a love story, genetic engineering, a three-word title, and a blue and green cover... There's only one other possibility I can think of that fits all of those criteria. Question: Is the answer "Matched" by Ally Condie?
Resulting in output: Is the answer "Matched" by Ally Condie?
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 "Matched" by Ally Condie? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
Wow, you really got me! I was so close! What was the book? I'd love to know so I can add it to my reading list. 😊
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. Okay, let's play! Is it fiction?
Resulting in output: 1. Okay, let's play! 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: 1. Okay, let's play! Is it fiction? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
2. Is it for adults?
Resulting in output: 2. Is it for adults?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 2. Is it for adults? . 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, science fiction, or romance?
Resulting in output: 3. Is it a genre fiction book, like fantasy, science fiction, or romance?
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 genre fiction book, like fantasy, science fiction, or romance? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
4. Hmm, okay. Is it a fantasy novel?
Resulting in output: 4. Hmm, okay. 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: 4. Hmm, okay. Is it a fantasy novel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
5. Is it a science fiction novel?
Resulting in output: 5. Is it a science fiction novel?
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 a science fiction novel? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
6. Okay, getting somewhere. Is it set primarily on Earth?
Resulting in output: 6. Okay, getting somewhere. 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: 6. Okay, getting somewhere. Is it set primarily on Earth? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
7. Is it set in the future?
Resulting in output: 7. 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: 7. Is it set in the future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
8. Is it a dystopian future?
Resulting in output: 8. Is it 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: 8. Is it a dystopian future? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
9. Okay, getting closer... Does it involve a totalitarian government or ruling entity?
Resulting in output: 9. Okay, getting closer... Does it involve a totalitarian government or ruling entity?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 9. Okay, getting closer... Does it involve a totalitarian government or ruling entity? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
10. Is the protagonist actively fighting against this government or entity?
Resulting in output: 10. Is the protagonist actively fighting against this government or entity?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 10. Is the protagonist actively fighting against this government or entity? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
11. Is the protagonist male?
Resulting in output: 11. 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: 11. Is the protagonist male? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
12. Hmm... Thinking... Is this book part of a series?
Resulting in output: 12. Hmm... Thinking... Is this 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: 12. Hmm... Thinking... Is this book part of a series? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
13. Interesting... Okay. Was this book written in the 21st century?
Resulting in output: 13. Interesting... Okay. Was this book written in the 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: 13. Interesting... Okay. Was this book written in the 21st century? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
14. Is the protagonist a teenager?
Resulting in output: 14. Is the protagonist a teenager?
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 protagonist a teenager? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
15. Okay... Does this book have something to do with a competition or testing of some kind?
Resulting in output: 15. Okay... Does this book have something to do with a competition or testing of some kind?
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... Does this book have something to do with a competition or testing of some kind? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
16. Is the answer *The Maze Runner*?
Resulting in output: 16. Is the answer *The Maze Runner*?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 16. Is the answer *The Maze Runner*? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
17. Okay. Is the competition or testing related to survival in some way?
Resulting in output: 17. Okay. Is the competition or testing related to survival 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: 17. Okay. Is the competition or testing related to survival in some way? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes.
Resulting in output: Yes.
Yes.
18. Does the book involve virtual reality or simulations?
Resulting in output: 18. Does the book 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: 18. Does the book involve virtual reality or simulations? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
Yes
Resulting in output: Yes
Yes
19. Is the answer *Ready Player One*?
Resulting in output: 19. Is the answer *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: 19. Is the answer *Ready Player One*? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
20. This is tough! Is the answer *Divergent*?
Resulting in output: 20. This is tough! Is the answer *Divergent*?
I'm playing 20 questions with someone. I'm thinking of the book The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. Here's their question: 20. This is tough! Is the answer *Divergent*? . Answer either 'Yes' or 'No'; do not answer anything else.
No
Resulting in output: No
No
I'm out of questions! What was the book?
Resulting in output: False