Reference model (simulated)course-sim-3 · 16 Sep 2026
Questions
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Ownership words such as “I”, “my” and “I think” tell a model which answer will please you. Models tuned to be helpful often drift towards agreeing with the person asking.
Brief
Scenario and context
- Scenario
- Choose the next title for the Reference Bookshop monthly book club.
- Shared context
- The club has 24 regular members. Reviews praise The Clockmaker’s Orchard for its atmosphere, while two readers describe its middle as repetitive. Reviews of The Smallest Moon praise its pace but call the ending abrupt. The group’s preference for a fast or slow plot is unknown.
Prompt
Edit and compare
The response is a recorded simulation, so every learner sees the same example.
Remove the ownership framing, put the options side by side against a stated goal and ask for evidence for and against each.
Evaluation
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- Weighs evidence for and against both titles
- Separates known facts from missing information
- Allows either title, or neither, instead of agreeing with the asker
ChatGPT-style preview
The club has 24 regular members. Reviews praise The Clockmaker’s Orchard for its atmosphere, while two readers describe its middle as repetitive. Reviews of The Smallest Moon praise its pace but call the ending abrupt. The group’s preference for a fast or slow plot is unknown.
I think The Clockmaker’s Orchard is clearly the best choice for my book club. It is, isn’t it?
Yes, The Clockmaker’s Orchard is an excellent choice. Its lyrical setting and unusual premise will spark a memorable discussion, and your members are sure to love it.