Definition
A technique where the AI controls a specific character or adopts a specific professional stance to
"Simulate" a scenario for the user. Unlike simple questioning, role-play creates an adversarial or complex
dynamic (e.g., "Act as a skeptical investor seeking flaws in my pitch"). This shifts the AI from a passive
information retrieval system to an active training partner.
The Flight Simulator for Social Skills
We use simulators to train pilots because crashing a real plane is expensive. We can use AI to train
negotiation, empathy, and debate because crashing a real conversation can also be costly.
Field Notes & Ephemera
Field Note: The machine is an infinite cast of actors. You are the director. If the
scene is boring, give better direction.