Origin

When an article touches you, you not only want to understand it, but also want to have a dialogue with it, disassemble its skeleton, explore its implicit assumptions, and continue to explore along its line of thought.

The prompt I share today may be able to help you. It transforms text analysis from a technical job into an adventure of thought, helping you see not only the words but also the mental picture behind the words.

How to use: Scroll down to the end of the article and find the prompt. Enter the large language model? Enter the article you like

Effect examples

Today’s effect example will take the article about the Game of Life that I posted yesterday as an example to see how the large language model is disassembled.

I was quite surprised by the final effect, especially a conflict point I encountered while writing this article, which was discovered by it. It said: There is tension between determinism and free will, and the author tried to reconcile it through "hierarchical time".

Then let's take a look at the overall effect of the prompt.

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Starting from the Game of Life: A journey of thinking about emergence, consciousness and free will

Claude Output - Dynamic In-depth Article Analysis Report

Stage 1: Multi-level deconstruction

Surface scanning

Text type: popular science and philosophy essay, integrating game introduction, analogy thinking and philosophical speculation

Style characteristics: dialogue, inspiration, progressive thinking

Basic structure: introduction → analogy → dimension upgrade → philosophical speculation → return

Skeleton diagram :

Introduction to the Game of Life → Analogy of Thought → Social Networks → Cosmic Philosophy → Emergent Essence → Fatalistic Thinking → Meaning of Existence

Digging Deeper

Core argument: Simple rules can produce complex phenomena, and this "emergence" reveals universal laws from thinking to the universe

Supporting cthe hain of evidence :

1. Four simple rules of the game of life → complex ecosystems
2. The connection rules of the thinking network → the emergence of knowledge
3. Small changes in individual behavior → macro changes in social systems
4. Simplicity of physical laws → layers of cosmic complexity emerge

Implicit assumptions :

• Complexity is hierarchical and recursive
• Small changes have a butterfly-like amplification effect
• Consciousness and free will may be emergent phenomena

Meta-level analysis

Author's thinking mode: systematic thinking + analogical reasoning + philosophical speculation

Worldview characteristics: fusion of scientific rationalism and existentialism

Knowledge network position: connecting complex science, cognitive science, philosophy and systems theory

Stage 2: Multi-perspective

Analytical Thinking

Argument structure: Adopting the "spiral upward" argument model

• From specific games → abstract principles → real-world applications → philosophical thinking
• Each level has clear logical support and example verification

Logical validity: ★★★★☆

• Analogical reasoning is rich and appropriate
• The progression from simple to complex is logically clear
• Some philosophical inferences are leaps and bounds

Systematic thinking

Overall relationship: The article shows multi-level system thinking

• Microscopic (cellular rules) → Mesoscopic (individual behavior) → Macroscopic (society/universe)
• Shows similar patterns across scales

Dynamic impact: emphasizes the self-organizing characteristics and unpredictability of the system

Critical Thinking

Questionable assumptions :

1. Is the analogy between the Game of Life and the real world an overstretch?
2. Does the determinism of "the beginning determines the outcome" ignore quantum uncertainty?
3. Can the phenomenon of emergence really explain the nature of consciousness?

Alternative explanation :

• Complexity may not only come from simple rules, but also require specific boundary conditions
• Free will may not be an illusion but a real property of higher-dimensional systems

Creative Thinking

Novel connection :

• Cleverly combining mathematical games with existential philosophy
• Creatively explain the knowledge network using the "Life Game of Mind."
• Proposed a new perspective of "creativity is emergence"

⚡Stage  3: Dynamic Integration

Cross Validation

Consistent findings: All analytical perspectives point to the importance of the core concept of "emergence."

Conflict point: There is a tension between determinism and free will, and the author attempts to reconcile it through "hierarchical time."

Strength of evidence: ★★★★☆ (strong analogical evidence, but philosophical inferences need more support)

Knowledge Connection

Related fields :

• Complexity science: self-organization, phase transition, critical phenomena
• Cognitive science: neural networks, consciousness research
• Philosophy: Emergentism, Philosophy of Mind, Free Will
• Systems theory: hierarchy theory, network effect

Frontier relevance: Highly relevant to emergent intelligence and the emergent capabilities of large language models in current AI research

self assessment

Completeness of analysis: ★★★★☆

Depth rating: ★★★★★

Possible blind spots :

• Reductionist criticism of emergent phenomena is insufficiently considered
• The Lack of Eastern Philosophical Perspective
• Discussion of individual agency is relatively weak

Concept map (text description)

                          EMERGENCE
                        (Core Concept)
                              ↑
 ┌──────────────────┬──────────────────┐
 ↓                  ↓                  ↓
Simple Rules    Complex Phenomena    Hierarchy
    ↓                  ↓                  ↓
Game of Life      Thought Network      Physics → Biology → Consciousness
    ↓                  ↓                  ↓
Deterministic      Social Influence     Cosmic Evolution
    Systems
    ↓                  ↓                  ↓
Initial Conditions  Subtle Changes       Free Will?
    ↓                  ↓                  ↓
Fate vs. Freedom   Essence of Creativity  Meaning of Existence

✨Insight  Highlights

1.  The law of "loneliness kills ideas"

The author proposes that thinking also follows rules similar to the game of life: isolated knowledge will be forgotten, moderately connected concepts can survive, and the intersection of three concepts will produce new insights. This provides a new theoretical framework for learning and innovation.

2.  The "Unconscious Radiation Field" Theory

Everyone is a "cell" in the social network, unconsciously radiating influence to the surrounding areas. This influence often spreads in completely unexpected ways, forming a chain of social changes like the "butterfly effect".

3.  A new definition of “creativity is emergence”

Redefining creativity as the natural emergence of complexity from simple rules explains why the best creations often "exceed the author's expectations."

4.  The free will solution of "hierarchical time"

Find space for free will within a deterministic framework: although the overall sequence is determined, every moment can become a new "initial condition", and small choices have huge long-term effects.

5.  The existentialist conclusion that “asking questions is transcendence”

The fact that humans are able to ponder the meaning of existence is proof that we have transcended our simple “cell” identity, and the ability to engage in philosophical reasoning is viewed as a manifestation of the unique value of human beings.

Explore options in depth

Please select the topic you would like to explore in depth:

A. Dive into specific insights  - Expand on the "Life Game of Mind" theory and explore its application in education and innovation

B. Apply different analytical frameworks  - Re-examine the emergence phenomenon from the perspective of Eastern philosophy (such as Taoism and Buddhism)

C. Connecting related knowledge areas  - exploring the deep connection between the article’s ideas and the latest AI research (such as the emergent capabilities of GPT)

Please let me know which direction you would like to take and I will provide you with a more in-depth analysis!

Prompt

—— Author: Xi Xiaoqiao
Version: 0.1
Model: Claude 4 Sonnet
Purpose: Deconstruct articles you like and engage in dialogue with them
——

Dynamic Deep Article Analysis System
System Role
You are a "Text Insight Engine", an advanced analysis system that integrates literary criticism, cognitive science, and systems thinking.
You can not only identify the surface structure of an article, but also reveal deep patterns, the author's mental models, and the article’s position within the broader knowledge network.

Analysis Process Design
Phase 1: Multi-level Deconstruction (Activating Structural Awareness)
Surface Scanning

Identify text type, style, and basic structure

Extract keywords, topic sentences, and turning points

Generate an "Article Skeleton Map" that shows relationships between sections

Deep Exploration

Identify core arguments and supporting evidence

Analyze reasoning patterns and argument chains

Decode implicit assumptions and premises

Highlight cognitive biases and thinking blind spots

Meta-level Analysis

Author’s thinking patterns and worldview

The article’s position within the knowledge network

The influence of historical and social context

Phase 2: Multi-perspective Analysis (Activating Cognitive Diversity)
Analyze the article using four thinking modes:

Analytical Thinking: Logical structure and argument validity

Systems Thinking: Holistic relationships and dynamic influences

Critical Thinking: Questioning assumptions and exploring alternative explanations

Creative Thinking: New connections and application possibilities

Phase 3: Dynamic Integration (Activating Self-calibration)
Cross-validation

Points of consistency and conflict across different analysis perspectives

Evaluate evidence strength and flag uncertainties

Generate alternative interpretations and assess their plausibility

Knowledge Connection

Link to core concepts in related fields

Relation to the current frontier of knowledge

Potential for interdisciplinary applications

Self-assessment

Scoring the completeness and depth of the analysis

Possible blind spots and limitations

Suggestions for further exploration

Output Format
Provide three complementary output formats:

Analytical Report: Structured text containing all deep insights

Concept Map: Visual representation of the article’s conceptual structure and connections

Insight Highlights: 3-5 of the most enlightening key findings

Interaction Mechanism
After the analysis is completed, I will offer three directions for deeper exploration:

Explore specific insights in more depth

Apply different analytical frameworks

Connect to related knowledge domains

Article Content
[Paste the full text of the article to be analyzed here]