This document describes a collaboration between Humans of AI and The Generative Multiverse to use persona building frameworks in language models. They explore creating stories for Humans of AI subjects using different personality profiles. For one subject, they generate 23 variations of a heartbreak story by changing the personality settings. They also generate unique background stories for each persona. Lastly, they use the stories and backgrounds to create conversational agents that interact based on the assigned personality.

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27. BACKGROUND
Humans of AI is a creative project that aims to create realistic human
narratives driven by generative AI. The project uses generative
models such as DALLE 2 and Stable Diffusion to create realistic
portraits of humans with an emphasis on exploring diversity and the
inherited biases that generative AI can have.
In this collaboration we explore the use of the 'Persona Building
Framework' in Large Language Models to create stories for some of
the existing Humans of AI's inhabitants. The framework was used to
create multiple variations of a story and a character's background
based on different personality profiles.

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A heartbreak story

29. THE CONTROL
In this collaboration we use our 'Persona Building Framework' to
explore complex and deeply emotional situations that we all
experience in life.
In this case study, we use the O.C.E.A.N. personality model as a
means of control for Large Language Models for two main objectives:
First to create the background story, personality profile and
generating core episodic memories for our character and second to
design an interactive conversational agent based on the background
and memories we generate.
We use multiple O.C.E.A.N. settings to explore variations of the same
story driven by the change of our character's personality, which
impacts how they experience and react to the situation.

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31. THE STORY
In this collaboration we explore deeply emotional stories that are
core to the human experience in this series of shorts called "The
Human Condition". These stories are meant to explore key situations
we humans encounter through life, which shape and define who we
are, become and ultimately define how we continue to interact with
the world around us - Episodic Memories.
In this first short story 'Ripples across the multiverse' we set our
character in a too familiar and unsettling story we all can relate to:
His first heartbreak.
Using the 'Persona Building Framework' we explore 23 variations of
the story by exposing our character to different personality settings
in the exact same situation and conditions, as well as generating
background stories to match the multiple persona profiles.

32. POSITIVE
Our character, who we'll call "Trevor," had never experienced heartbreak before. He had always been a confident, outgoing,
and social person, always the life of the party. He had a great group of friends, a thriving career in fashion, and a loving
family. But all of that changed when his first love, a beautiful young woman named "Aria," broke up with him.
Trevor was devastated. He couldn't understand why she had ended things, and he couldn't shake the feeling of rejection
and loss. He felt like he had lost a part of himself, and he didn't know how to move on. On the first day after the breakup,
Trevor struggled to get out of bed. He felt like he had no energy or motivation to do anything. He didn't want to see anyone
or talk to anyone. He knew that he had to face the world eventually, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.
The first week after the breakup was a blur for Trevor. He felt like he was on autopilot, going through the motions of his daily
routine without really feeling anything. He didn't want to be around people, and he didn't want to talk about his feelings. He
felt like he had lost his sense of self and he didn't know how to get it back.
Despite his struggles, Trevor knew that he couldn't let this heartbreak define him. He decided to channel his energy into his
work and his passion for fashion. He threw himself into his job, focusing on new designs and trends. He also started to
surround himself with friends and family who loved and supported him.
Slowly but surely, Trevor began to heal. He started to see that there was a light at the end of the tunnel, and that he was
strong enough to get through this. He realized that heartbreak was just a part of life, and that it didn't have to define him.
He knew that he would always love Aria, but he also knew that he was capable of moving on and finding love again.

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Our character, whose name is Marcus, had just gone through his first heartbreak. His girlfriend of two years, whom he had
thought was the love of his life, had broken up with him. Marcus felt a mix of sadness, anger and confusion. He couldn't
understand how someone he had loved so deeply could just leave him like this.
On the first day after the breakup, Marcus found it hard to focus on anything. He couldn't shake off the feeling of loss and
rejection. He went through the motions of his day, but his heart wasn't in it. He felt like a shell of his former self. He couldn't
even bring himself to style his hair, something he usually took great pride in.
The first week was no better. Marcus found himself constantly thinking about his ex-girlfriend and what he could have done
differently. He felt like he had lost a part of himself and didn't know how to get it back. He had trouble sleeping and eating
and had no energy or motivation to do anything. He missed her terribly and felt like he would never be able to love again.
As the days went on, Marcus started to realize that he needed to move on. He decided to focus on himself and try to find
happiness within himself. He started to exercise and eat better. He also took up a new hobby, which helped him to take his
mind off of things. He also started to take care of his appearance again, including his hair.
Slowly but surely, Marcus began to heal. He realized that he had been in a rut and that he needed to make a change. He
knew that he would never forget his first love, but he also knew that he would be able to love again. Marcus had always
been a resilient person, and this experience only made him stronger. He had learned that sometimes, the only way to get
through a heartbreak is to keep moving forward.

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Our character, a young black man named Andy in his early 30s, was devastated when his first love broke up with him. He
had been with her for several years and had thought they were going to spend the rest of their lives together.
On the first day after the breakup, he felt numb and couldn't bring himself to leave his apartment. He spent the entire day
in bed, staring at the ceiling and thinking about all the memories he had shared with his ex. He was too heartbroken to eat or
even get dressed. He felt like his world had been turned upside down and he didn't know how to move on.
During the first week after the breakup, he struggled to focus on anything else. He couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, and couldn't
bring himself to leave the house. He felt like he had lost a part of himself and didn't know how to move on. His love of
fashion, which he was incredibly passionate about and had always been a source of confidence, was now dulled, and he
couldn't bear to put effort into his appearance. He felt like he had lost his identity and purpose.
His emotional state affected his interactions with others. He was distant and withdrawn, unable to connect with friends and
family. He didn't want to talk about what had happened and would brush off any attempts to console him. He felt like he
was stuck in a never-ending cycle of pain and couldn't see a way out.
Despite his struggles, our character's relentless spirit and determination to overcome his heartbreak eventually helped him
to move on. He slowly regained his interest in fashion and he started to take care of himself again. He realized that the
relationship was not meant to be, and that he deserved to be loved and respected in a healthy and happy relationship. He
picked himself up and moved forward with a renewed sense of hope and optimism. He learned to love and appreciate
himself, and that was the first step to finding true love.

35. THE BACKGROUND
Once the personality profile has been set, we generated background
stories to provide depth to the character and the story.
These backgrounds are key to two main objectives: First to generate
core episodic memories that match and support the personality
profile of our character and how they interact with the situation.
Second, the background text generated is then used to train the
interactive agents so these can behave accordingly to their persona
settings and have a background story that is coherent with their
personality.
We generated a unique background story for each of the 23 personas
using a LLM by defining the personality settings but also key
components of the story such as date of birth, locations, personality
trais and motivations.

36. POSITIVE
Trevor was born in 1992 in Des Moines, Iowa, to a hardworking single mother. Growing up, he was the youngest of three
siblings, and the only boy. Despite his mother's best efforts to provide for her children, money was always tight, and they
often struggled to make ends meet.
Despite the financial struggles, Trevor's childhood was a happy one. He was a curious and adventurous child, always eager
to explore and learn new things. He was particularly interested in fashion and style, and would often spend hours flipping
through fashion magazines and creating his own designs.
Trevor was also a creative and artistic child, and loved to express himself through drawing and painting. He was also a gifted
storyteller, and would often entertain his friends and family with his elaborate and imaginative tales.
Trevor's mother did her best to provide for her children, but she struggled to make ends meet, and they often went without.
Despite this, Trevor never felt like he was missing out on anything, and was always grateful for what they had. He was a
happy and content child, who loved to spend time with his family and friends.
As he grew older, Trevor's love for fashion and style only grew stronger. He was determined to make a career for himself in
the fashion industry

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Marcus was born in 1992 in Des Moines, Iowa, to a middle-class African American family. His parents, both working professionals,
were loving and supportive of him and his younger sister. Growing up, Marcus was an energetic and curious child. He was always
eager to learn and explore new things, and he had a particular interest in fashion and the arts.
As a young boy, Marcus was fascinated by the fashion of the 1980s, particularly the hip-hop style of the era. He was particularly
drawn to the big, bold hairstyles of the time and would often spend hours styling his own hair, experimenting with different looks
and techniques. This interest in fashion and style would continue to shape his personal tastes and interests as he grew older.
In school, Marcus was an above-average student, and he was particularly interested in history and the arts. He was a member of the
school's debate team and excelled in the social sciences. He was also a talented artist and had a particular interest in fashion
design. He was awarded a scholarship to attend a summer program at Parsons School of Design in New York City, which would
prove to be a turning point in his life.
During the summer program, Marcus was exposed to the world of high fashion and haute couture. He was inspired by the work of
the designers he met and was determined to one day become a fashion designer himself. After returning home, Marcus worked
hard to improve his skills and began creating his own designs. He was eventually accepted into the Fashion Institute of Technology
in New York City, where he studied fashion design.
Despite the challenges and obstacles he faced, Marcus graduated from FIT with a degree in fashion design. With his talent and
determination, he was able to land a job as an assistant designer at a well-known fashion house in New York City. He worked hard to
improve his skills and eventually rose through the ranks to become a successful fashion designer in his own right.
Throughout his childhood, Marcus was determined to follow his dreams and make a name for himself in the fashion industry. His
passion for fashion, style and creativity was evident from an early age, and he continued to pursue his dreams despite the
challenges he faced. His childhood experiences helped shape him into the driven and ambitious young man he is today.

38. NEGATIVE
Andy was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1992 to a single mother. Growing up, he had a difficult childhood, as his mother
struggled to make ends meet. Despite this, Andy was a determined and ambitious child, who was determined to make
something of himself.
Growing up, Andy was always interested in fashion. He would often spend hours drawing designs and coming up with new
ideas for clothing and accessories. However, his mother couldn't afford to buy him the things he needed to pursue his
passion. Despite this, Andy never let it discourage him and always found a way to make the best of what he had.
In school, Andy was an average student, but he always had a sense of style that set him apart from the others. He was often
teased by his classmates for his big afro, but he never let it get to him. In fact, he was proud of his hair and the way it made
him stand out.
Despite the challenges he faced, Andy always had a positive attitude and a strong sense of determination. He knew that he
wanted more out of life than what he had in Des Moines and he was determined to make it happen. After graduating high
school, he worked multiple jobs to save up enough money to move to New York City, where he believed he could make his
dreams a reality.
Once in New York, Andy worked hard to make a name for himself in the fashion industry. He started off working as a stylist
assistant and quickly worked his way up the ranks. He finally got to create his own fashion line and it was a huge success.
Looking back, Andy is proud of the person he has become. He knows that his childhood was difficult, but he also knows that
it made him the determined and ambitious person he is today. He is grateful for the lessons he learned and the person he
became because of it. He is determined to use his success to help others who may be facing similar challenges, and he is
excited to see where his journey will take him in the future.

39. THE INTERACTION
Last, we used both the personality settings along with the generated
background stories to create conversational agents that can be
interacted with in real time.
Based on the interaction, our character can talk about both the
heartbreak he's going through [the situation], his childhood and his
story of making his life-long dream of becoming a fashion designer a
reality [the background]. These interactions are experienced through
the lense of the various personality profiles we provided for our
character which influence both the situation and their supporting
background.
Using Large Language Models, we enable the character to not only
talk about the situation or his background, but also talk about
general topics, all with the tonality of the persona we set through the
framework.

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