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What started as a casual experiment in using ChatGPT as a digital psychoanalyst yielded surprising results: a curated list of unique hobbies perfectly suited to my lifestyle.Emboldened by that success, I decided to test the AI on a new challenge. I’ve long wanted to break into comic books, but the barrier to entry is high. With dozens of publishers, thousands of titles, and dizzying storylines, the comic world can feel incredibly insular to an outsider.Looking for a balance of current, ongoing series and critically acclaimed graphic novels, I asked ChatGPT to analyze my personality and match me with the right books. I was open to any publisher, from giants like Marvel and DC to indie powerhouses like Image, Dark Horse, and IDW. The experiment was a resounding success, resulting in a personalized pull-list that felt tailor-made for me.Letting ChatGPT take a deep dive into my psyche
(Image credit: Shutterstock)For such a huge ask, I came to ChatGPT with this massive request:Analyze me as if you're building a psychological reading profile. Use my answers to identify: My “Big Five” personality traits My Core motivations The character archetypes I'm drawn to The narrative themes that resonate with me the most The emotional tones I enjoy The kinds of protagonists I would root for Then build a personalized comic book reading roadmap with: 5 "Start Here" comics 5 comics that challenge my worldview 5 comics that align perfectly with my interests 5 underrated gems 5 comics that could become lifelong favoritesThe chatbot gave me a 20-questionnaire split into the following categories: Your Personality, Stories & Characters, Your Tastes and The Deep-Dive Questions. Some of the questions asked me the main quality I admire in someone, three protagonists I love the most, which themes consistently appeal to me the most and what frustrates me the most about other people.The answers I provided to those specific questions were as follows:Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Intelligence.Dante from Devil May Cry, Neo from The Matrix and Goku from Dragon Ball Z.Justice, Legacy, Revenge, Power, Hope, Technology and Creativity.The ease with which they believe everything they see or read on the internet, no matter if it’s true or not.After I gave all my answers, ChatGPT gave me my Big Five personality estimate:Strong attraction to science fiction and technologyFascination with mysterious peopleDesire to understand deeper truthsInterest in creativity and innovationAdmiration for intelligenceHere are the comics it suggested I read
