Topic: Research Assistant

2 chapters across the catalog

Guardrails
Episode 49 • • 19:20 - 24:46

49: Guardrails

Custom AI Robots for Ministry and Research

A host describes using Grokbot and Cursor to build specialized AI assistants for daily briefings, theological research, and YouTube clip extraction. These custom robots are programmed with specific theological guardrails to provide source-backed information without the sycophantic nature of standard chatbots. The discussion emphasizes using AI as a powerful tool for productivity rather than an interpretive oracle.

Harmony Despite Dischord
Episode 28 • • 29:44 - 33:10

28: Harmony Despite Dischord

Role-Playing and Partner Mode in AI Prompting

To maximize the effectiveness of large language models, users are increasingly adopting "partner mode" or "role-play" scenarios. One host treats the AI as a "research assistant" for sermon preparation, requesting specific scripture references from the NIV84 translation. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a psychological boundary, recognizing the AI as a "robot" despite the need to use human-like language to interface with it effectively.