[The Shape of AI Answers] When returned in Before / After format, changes are instantly visible

The room is messy.

Books are piled up. Clothes are draped over chairs. Half-used items are lined up on the desk.

I think, 'I need to clean up,' but I don't know where to start.
I also don't really know what will change.

In times like these, having it returned in a Before / After format can make the changes visible in an instant.

🤔 First, let's ask normally

As a test, I'll ask the AI, 'Tell me some tips for cleaning up a room.'

The response I get looks something like this.

To clean up a room, it is important to first discard unnecessary items. Next, categorize items by frequency of use, and place frequently used items within reach. Utilizing storage boxes will also make it look neater. Developing a habit of organizing regularly will make it harder for the room to get messy.

The information is there.
But even after reading it, the 'So, how will it actually change?' part doesn't quite click.

I understand the explanation. The tips are written there too.
However, I can't visualize the change.
I wondered vaguely why that was.

🔄 Having it returned in Before / After format

Next, I'll ask it like this.

The answer that comes back is in this form.

Before (Before cleaning)

• Books are piled on the floor

• Clothes are draped over the chair

• Half-used items are scattered on the desk

• Storage space is not being utilized

• I don't know where anything is

After (after tidying up)

• Books are lined up on the bookshelf

• Clothes are stored in the closet

• Only the bare essentials are left on the desk

• Items are categorized in storage boxes

• Necessary items can be retrieved immediately

The moment I saw this, I thought, 'Oh, so that's how it turns out.'

The change is visible.
You can see exactly what changes and how in an instant.

👀 What is good about Before / After

The Before / After format has several features.

1. Changes are concretely visible
Just using the word 'tidy up' doesn't explain what changes or how.
When lined up as Before / After, the change becomes visible.

2. It allows for comparison
Since 'it was like this before' and 'it became like this after' are side-by-side, the difference is clear.
Because you can compare them, you understand the magnitude of the change.

3. The goal becomes clear
Looking at the After, you know, 'This is what I should aim for.'
What you are aiming for is no longer vague.

In short,because the change is visible, it becomes easier to take actionI think.

Rather than 'not knowing what will happen,' seeing 'this is how it will be' makes taking that first step easier.
That's what I feel.

🌱 There are other situations where I want to see changes

The Before / After format could be used for things other than tidying up a room.

For example, in situations like these:

• I want you to edit my writing

• I want to improve my lifestyle habits

• I want to rethink how I work

In times like these, having it returned as Before / After helps you understand what is changing and how.

Seeing the big picture, making the changes clear, and setting a goal.
That alone makes it easier to decide on the next action.
Probably, anyway.

Conversely, there are situations where Before / After is not suitable.

It cannot be used for things without change, such as "What did you think of this movie?" or "Tell me a recommended book."

I think the Before / After format only holds meaning in situations where there is a "change" occurring.

✨ When returned as Before / After, you can see the changes in an instant

What's good about the Before / After format is, I think, being able to see "how it changes".

When you understand the change, it becomes easier to move.
When you can see the goal, it becomes harder to get lost.

Whether it's tidying up, editing, or improving habits.
In situations where there is a "change," Before / After will help you.

Of course, Before / After isn't good for every situation.
It's not suitable for things without change or when you want to know the process.

But when you're anxious because you "can't see how it will turn out," I feel like Before / After is just right.

Just by seeing the change, you can move forward a little bit.
Well, that's fine. I think that's enough.

Afterword

Thank you for reading this far.

I've summarized my thoughts on Before / After.
I haven't used this much. It's a new discovery for me!

Please feel free to make use of it.

It would encourage me if you could "follow" or "like"!
I look forward to your continued support!

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