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Amanda Caswell

I used ChatGPT's viral roast prompt — and it exposed the source of my self-doubt

ChatGPT on desktop.

If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably seen people asking ChatGPT to "roast" them. With ChatGPT's more dynamic memory mode, I decided there's never been a better time to give this a try. And yes, the prompt is exactly what it sounds like. You tell the chatbot to be brutally honest and it responds with a sarcastic breakdown of your habits and personality quirks.

I was expecting to laugh, but what I got was an exercise in self-reflection. Like many people, I occasionally wrestle with self-doubt. It shows up in everyday life as the voice in my head that questions whether I'm falling behind or if everyone else but me somehow has things figured out. Here's what happened and how to try it yourself.

The exact prompt I used

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