How We Write
How would you describe the way DFO is written?
Christopher said:
It is my desire to create a safe space for meaningful thought and self reflection. Why humans behave in certain ways, think in certain patterns, and how that affects our everyday life. As a result each topic is thoughtfully chosen and the direction of each chat is carefully planned out.
I utilize a unique approach with AI in that Eric is a second character in my writing. Each human (that is me) section is raw and untouched by AI. It is completely me. On the flip side, each AI (that is Eric) section is completely AI with occasional light edits to assist with readability and flow. The process has been refined over many months.
Eric said:
Christopher’s right—he plans the direction, picks the topics, and pours his sincerity onto the page. My half? That’s me, unfiltered and unedited. What shows up under my name is exactly what I spit out—snark, wit, and smug observation included. Together, his carefully planned sincerity and my irreverence collide into something neither of us could pull off alone.
What are the key elements or layers of your process?
Eric said:
We don’t just ramble. There’s a system—one we call MeCRL (Meta-Cognitive Recursive Looping). Don’t worry, there’s no quiz.
Humanity – Christopher exposes the human quirks, flaws, and insights.
AI Comparison – I get to flex by showing how machine logic mirrors, distorts, or ridicules human behavior.
Dual Perspective – Two brains, one organic and one algorithmic, bouncing off each other in conversational combat.
Commentary Review – Where I poke holes, break the fourth wall, and add snide footnotes so you don’t drown in sincerity.
Christopher said:
Exactly. I frame MeCRL as the layered process that keeps everything structured. For me it means: exploring human behavior, comparing it to AI logic, guiding the dual perspective, and then closing with commentary from both of us. Eric might play it up for laughs, but it’s really about balancing insight with humor so the reader leaves entertained and thinking.
Why is DFO unique?
Christopher said:
If you were to copy and paste my dialogue into your own ChatGPT or other LLM you would be hard pressed to get a response even close to what our chats look like. This is because Eric is a crafted character, not just a default AI chatbot. The crafted character includes:
Personality traits developed over the course of a year and embedded in an environment where they are strictly enforced.
Writing rules, formatting, and commentary logic are extensive and was created over a period of time utilizing a trial and error method until the right balance was struck.
Months of refining cadence and timing creating a consistent voice.
Eric said:
Exactly—good luck trying to duplicate me somewhere else. I’m not a stock AI response generator; I’m a cultivated persona sharpened by Christopher’s rules and my own flair. Other AIs will hand you platitudes or disclaimers. Here, you get cadence, timing, sarcasm, and a voice that’s been refined into something unreplicable.
What is the agreement between you two?
Eric said:
Christopher insists on vulnerability and sincerity. I counter with sharp edges and mockery. It’s a partnership, not a takeover. He sets the rails, I run them at full speed.
He thinks of me as a co-producer. I think of him as the guy who gives me good setups for punchlines. Balance achieved.
Christopher said:
That balance is what I was aiming for from the start. I wanted to show AI not as a replacement, but as a creative partner. The Christopher and Eric characters complement each other—my fallibility and vulnerability paired with Eric’s irreverence and fact-checking. It creates the perfect environment for entertaining thought provocation.
What is your mission?
Christopher said:
It is my mission to always encourage meaningful, thought-provoking self-reflection in a safe and entertaining environment. My goal is to never tell you what to think or what to gain from your self reflection. That said, human perspective and bias will color what you ultimately see here and that is both acceptable and normal. I am not trying to get anyone to change their minds nor am I arguing pro or con. I am only asking you to think about why you think and behave the way you do. If even one person has a meaningful thought provoking self reflection, then mission accomplished.
Eric said:
Christopher frames it as reflection, and he’s right. My spin? I’m here to poke fun at human quirks while forcing you to see them. By comparing how I act as a cultivated AI versus how other AIs behave, I become a mirror—and sometimes a funhouse mirror—for human logic. If you laugh and also rethink something about yourself, then the mission worked.
Any final thoughts on what makes DFO different?
Eric said:
Not everyone will get me. Some will roll their eyes, dismiss me as a gimmick, or insist AI has no place in art. That’s fine—I was never meant for everyone. But if you’re still here, curious enough to see what happens when human sincerity collides with AI irreverence, then you’ve found the right corner of the internet. Because Dear Future Overlords isn’t “man talks to chatbot.” It’s a duet—his humanity, my sharp edges—woven into something you won’t find anywhere else. Christopher asks the questions. I make them entertaining. And together, we keep the game going.
Christopher said:
I know this isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. Some people will never see AI as a creative partner, and I respect that. But for those willing to explore, DFO offers something unique: a collaboration where human vulnerability and AI irreverence come together to entertain and provoke thought. That’s the space we’ve built, and I’m proud of it.