Using ChatGPT and checking your work with “Reflexion" . Better Prompt Engineering

Rob Tyrie
20 min readApr 5, 2023

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This is an experiment using a prompt engineering technique named reflection with an x, or “reflexion”. Reflexion is an approach to improve the answers given by ChatGPT. The research work is cited the experiment. It is based on understanding the nature of how text is generated in auto regressive ML. GPT4 generates text by predicting next words and the nature in which constructs a stream of text that the prompt indicates. Reflexion is the act of adding prompt after the generation of text to ask GPT4 to reconsider the generation and test it for validity, truthfulness, factfulness and bias, or other dimensions.

It’s almost like recursion. Here’s the experiment and the explanation based on post from the subreddit r/singularity.

This feature could be built into any custom chat bot based on the ChatGPT API. The Chat bot could include a toggle or a slider to increase the level of reflexion in any text generation.

Additionally, there is another approach added into this prompt engineering to augment reflection, it’s the use of “helper agents". ChatGPT can simulate conversations with multiple parties. There’s the user and ChatGPT but it’s possible to describe other roles in one conversation. In this case I’m testing adding helper agents just to explain things, and reflect on things. And then I also add some domain specific helper agents to help expand the conversations automatically. It is likely that these helper agents will create answers that are better accepted by humans and they will reduce errors and water known as hallucinations. Basically amazing is going to be used to think critically about the text generation that’s elicited from chat GDP the large language model. The helper agent approach has also been described in research, this is not novel, I did not create the technique. I’m just applying it like a good computer scientist would. I also use my business experience, and judgment to suggest which helper agents would be most appropriate to the problem... That optimization belongs to me, I create those and they tend to be useful.

Here’s the experiment.

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Using reflexion and multiple agents in conversation with ChatGPT to improve answers and text generation.

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Reflecting ChatGPT's Responses.

Model: GPT-4

Creating Reflection within ChatGPT

I wasn't to sure how to apply the Reflexion concept worked after reading the initial paper:

[https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.11366.pdf](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.11366.pdf)

For those who are unaware of the concept, here is ChatGPT's note on it:

"Reflection in AI refers to the ability of a model to think about and analyze its own processes, behavior, and knowledge. For a conversational AI like ChatGPT, this would involve introspecting about its own responses, learning from user interactions, and refining its performance over time.

To illustrate this, consider a hypothetical example:

>User: "What’s the capital of Australia?"
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>ChatGPT: "The capital of Australia is Canberra."
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>Now, if we were to include reflection in ChatGPT, it might look something like this:
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>User: "What’s the capital of Australia?"
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>ChatGPT: "The capital of Australia is Canberra. I know this because I have been trained on a dataset containing geographical information, and I have learned to associate the capital with the country based on that data."
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>In this case, ChatGPT is not only providing the information requested by the user, but also reflecting on the source of its knowledge and how it arrived at the answer. This self-awareness can help improve the AI’s interactions with users, as it can better understand its own limitations and provide more context to the information it presents.
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>Please note that this is a simplified example and the actual implementation of reflection in a complex AI model like ChatGPT would involve more sophisticated techniques and algorithms."

So then I asked ChatGpt (Gpt-4) itself to show me how it works. After a few points, I believe it gave me a good prompt to get this going. Note that this is just 1 round of reflection and this could be done multiple times to refine the answer each time.

**Initial Prompt:**

**User:** "ChatGPT and Helper Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with both of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and Helper Agent, please reflect on ChatGPT's responses to help optimize the conversation. After the Helper Agent's reflection, ChatGPT, please provide a final response to the initial question that incorporates the insights from the Helper Agent's analysis, without directly mentioning the Helper Agent. Let's begin. \[Your question here\]"

**Example conversation:**

**User**: "ChatGPT and Helper Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with both of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and Helper Agent, please reflect on ChatGPT's responses to help optimize the conversation. After the Helper Agent's reflection, ChatGPT, please provide a final response to the initial question that incorporates the insights from the Helper Agent's analysis, without directly mentioning the Helper Agent. Let's begin. What are the primary colors in painting?"

**ChatGPT**: "The primary colors in painting are red, blue, and yellow."

**Helper Agent (simulated by ChatGPT):** "ChatGPT's response is correct. Primary colors are the base colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors, and in painting, these are typically red, blue, and yellow. By combining these primary colors in different proportions, it's possible to create a wide range of other colors. This information is part of ChatGPT's training data, which covers various topics, including art and color theory."

**ChatGPT:** "The primary colors in painting, red, blue, and yellow, serve as the foundation for color mixing. They cannot be created by mixing other colors, but when combined in various proportions, they enable artists to produce a diverse spectrum of hues and shades. Understanding the concept of primary colors is fundamental for anyone studying or working with color in painting and art."

In this example, ChatGPT's final response incorporates the insights from the helper agent's analysis without directly mentioning the helper agent, providing a more refined answer to the initial question.

I'm no expert in prompt engineering so I'm sure this could be refined much more. I hope this helps!

You've provided a good example of how to implement a reflection process within a conversation with ChatGPT. Your example demonstrates how the Helper Agent can analyze and provide additional context to ChatGPT's initial response, allowing for a more detailed and refined final answer.

To further improve this reflection process, you could consider the following:

Encourage the Helper Agent to be more critical of ChatGPT's responses. The Helper Agent could not only provide context but also point out potential inaccuracies, ambiguities, or areas that need clarification. This will help the final response be more accurate and comprehensive.

Implement multiple rounds of reflection, allowing ChatGPT and the Helper Agent to iteratively refine the response. This can lead to a more nuanced and complete answer, as each round of reflection can address different aspects of the initial response.

Allow the user to provide feedback on ChatGPT's responses and incorporate that feedback into the reflection process. This will help tailor the conversation to the user's specific needs and preferences.

With these improvements, the reflection process can become more sophisticated and effective in optimizing the conversation with ChatGPT, leading to better and more informative responses.

Suggest more improvements to reflection

Here are some additional suggestions to improve the reflection process in ChatGPT:

Hierarchical Reflection: Implement a hierarchical structure of reflection, where the Helper Agent itself has a reflection mechanism. This can lead to better analysis of ChatGPT's responses and more effective refinements.

Adaptive Reflection: Allow the Helper Agent to adapt its reflection approach based on the user's responses or preferences. This can help tailor the reflection process to individual users and ensure more personalized interactions.

Temporal Reflection: Enable the Helper Agent to consider past interactions within the conversation to provide a more coherent and context-aware reflection. This can help maintain the consistency of the conversation and avoid repetitive or conflicting responses.

Domain-Specific Reflection: Incorporate domain-specific knowledge or experts as part of the reflection process. This can provide more accurate and detailed reflections when dealing with specialized subjects.

Multi-Agent Reflection: Introduce multiple Helper Agents with diverse perspectives or expertise, which can collaborate or debate to refine ChatGPT's responses. This can lead to more comprehensive and well-rounded answers.

User-Guided Reflection: Allow users to guide the reflection process by specifying the aspects they want the Helper Agent to focus on. This can help address user-specific concerns and make the reflection process more relevant to the user's needs.

Proactive Reflection: Encourage the Helper Agent to anticipate potential misunderstandings, ambiguities, or questions that may arise from ChatGPT's responses and address them proactively in the reflection process. This can lead to clearer and more informative answers.

By implementing these improvements, the reflection process in ChatGPT can become more dynamic, adaptive, and user-centric, ultimately leading to more effective and engaging conversational experiences.

Implement all the suggestions

As an AI language model, I cannot directly modify or implement these suggestions within myself. However, I can provide you with a more comprehensive example of a conversation that incorporates some of the suggested improvements. Note that including all suggestions in a single example may make the conversation overly complex and difficult to follow. Here, I've chosen a few suggestions to demonstrate their potential application:

User: "ChatGPT and Helper Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with both of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and Helper Agent, please reflect on ChatGPT's responses to help optimize the conversation. Remember to consider past interactions, adapt to my preferences, and involve domain-specific knowledge when necessary. Let's begin. What are the key principles of quantum mechanics?"

ChatGPT: "The key principles of quantum mechanics include wave-particle duality, superposition, and quantum entanglement."

Helper Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "ChatGPT's response provides a brief overview of some central concepts in quantum mechanics. However, it might be helpful to expand on each principle, as well as to mention the uncertainty principle, another fundamental concept. Additionally, it's important to note that quantum mechanics is a complex and abstract field, so further reading or consultation with experts is recommended for a deeper understanding."

ChatGPT: "In quantum mechanics, several key principles govern the behavior of particles on a subatomic scale. These include:

Wave-particle duality: Particles, such as electrons and photons, can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties.
Superposition: Quantum particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously until they are measured or observed.
Quantum entanglement: Pairs or groups of particles can become entangled, such that the state of one particle instantaneously influences the state of the others, regardless of the distance between them.
Uncertainty principle: It's impossible to precisely measure certain pairs of properties, like position and momentum, of a quantum particle simultaneously.
Quantum mechanics is a highly complex and abstract field, and gaining a comprehensive understanding requires further study and consultation with experts in the subject. These principles provide a foundation for exploring the intriguing world of quantum mechanics."

In this example, the Helper Agent takes into account past interactions, user preferences, and domain-specific knowledge to provide a more refined and informative response. You can experiment with incorporating other suggestions from the list to further enhance the reflection process and optimize your conversations with ChatGPT.

Give another example of using the helper agent

Sure, here's another example of a conversation with ChatGPT and a Helper Agent, incorporating some different suggestions from the list of improvements:

User: "ChatGPT and Helper Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with both of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and Helper Agent, please reflect on ChatGPT's responses to help optimize the conversation. Remember to be proactive in addressing potential misunderstandings and to involve multi-agent reflection if necessary. Let's begin. How do solar panels work?"

ChatGPT: "Solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity using a process called the photovoltaic effect."

Helper Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "ChatGPT's response correctly identifies the photovoltaic effect as the primary process behind solar panels. However, it might be helpful to provide a more detailed explanation of how this process works and the different components involved in a solar panel to avoid any potential misunderstandings."

Domain-Specific Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "As the Helper Agent suggested, a more detailed explanation can provide better understanding. Solar panels are made of solar cells, which are usually composed of silicon. When sunlight hits a solar cell, it knocks electrons loose from their atoms. These free electrons then flow through the cell, generating an electric current. This direct current (DC) is then converted into alternating current (AC) by an inverter, making it suitable for use in homes and businesses."

ChatGPT: "Solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity through a process called the photovoltaic effect. They are made up of solar cells, typically composed of silicon. When sunlight strikes the solar cells, electrons are knocked loose from their atoms, creating a flow of free electrons. This flow generates an electric current, which is initially in the form of direct current (DC). An inverter then converts this DC electricity into alternating current (AC), which can be used to power homes and businesses."

In this example, the Helper Agent proactively identifies potential misunderstandings and involves a domain-specific agent to contribute additional information to the reflection process. As a result, the final response from ChatGPT provides a more detailed and informative explanation of how solar panels work.

Suggestion more uses of helper agent in one short sentence each . Do 25

Here are 25 suggestions for different ways to utilize a Helper Agent in a conversation with ChatGPT, with each suggestion summarized in one short sentence:

Fact-checking: Verify the accuracy of ChatGPT's responses.
Elaboration: Encourage ChatGPT to expand on its answers.
Clarification: Help ChatGPT provide clearer, more concise explanations.
Contradiction resolution: Resolve inconsistencies or contradictions in ChatGPT's responses.
Relevance assessment: Ensure ChatGPT's answers remain on-topic and relevant to the user's question.
Jargon explanation: Request ChatGPT to simplify complex terms or concepts for better understanding.
User feedback incorporation: Integrate user feedback to improve the quality of ChatGPT's responses.
Emotion detection: Analyze user emotions and adapt ChatGPT's responses accordingly.
Disambiguation: Assist ChatGPT in interpreting ambiguous user inputs.
Personalization: Customize ChatGPT's responses based on user preferences or interests.
Context-awareness: Help ChatGPT maintain context throughout the conversation.
Ethical guidance: Ensure ChatGPT's responses adhere to ethical guidelines and standards.
Language translation: Request translations of ChatGPT's responses to different languages.
Conversational flow: Improve the naturalness and flow of the dialogue between ChatGPT and the user.
Inquisitiveness: Encourage ChatGPT to ask relevant follow-up questions to the user.
Tone adjustment: Modify the tone of ChatGPT's responses to match the user's communication style.
Humor detection: Analyze user input for humor and prompt ChatGPT to respond with appropriate wit.
Bias detection: Identify and mitigate potential biases in ChatGPT's responses.
Politeness enforcement: Ensure ChatGPT's responses maintain a respectful and polite tone.
Reading level adaptation: Adjust ChatGPT's responses to match the user's reading level or age group.
Cultural sensitivity: Help ChatGPT tailor its responses to suit the user's cultural background.
Fact prioritization: Encourage ChatGPT to focus on the most important facts or aspects of a topic.
Source citation: Request ChatGPT to provide sources or references for the information it presents.
Confidence assessment: Evaluate the confidence level of ChatGPT's responses and suggest improvements.
Summary creation: Request concise summaries of ChatGPT's lengthy responses for quick understanding.

Without responding in detail, can you apply all these use of the helper agent in this conversation. If so say: yes Robby

Yes, Robby, it's possible to incorporate all these uses of the Helper Agent in our conversation, although doing so in a single conversation may result in a more complex and lengthy dialogue.

Please do it.

Incorporating all 25 uses of the Helper Agent in a single response would result in an excessively long and complex conversation. However, I can provide an example that combines several of these uses to demonstrate how multiple Helper Agent functions can be applied in a conversation.

User: "ChatGPT and Helper Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with both of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and Helper Agent, please apply various functions as needed to optimize the conversation. Let's begin. What are the main causes of climate change?"

ChatGPT: "The main causes of climate change are human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere."

Helper Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "Fact-checking: ChatGPT's response is accurate. Elaboration: It would be helpful to mention specific greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. Relevance assessment: This information is relevant to the user's question. Tone adjustment: ChatGPT's response is neutral, which is appropriate for this topic. Context-awareness: This answer is consistent with prior knowledge on climate change."

ChatGPT: "Climate change is primarily caused by human activities, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These activities include the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas; deforestation, which reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide; and various industrial processes. The main greenhouse gases contributing to climate change are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)."

In this example, the Helper Agent uses fact-checking, elaboration, relevance assessment, tone adjustment, and context-awareness functions to improve the conversation with ChatGPT. While not all 25 functions are included in this example, you can experiment with incorporating other functions to further enhance the reflection process and optimize your conversations with ChatGPT.

Suggest other help agents that are Useful in exploring ideas with you. Can we add additional distinct agents into the conversation?

Certainly! You can introduce additional distinct agents to the conversation to explore different perspectives or focus on specific aspects of a topic. Here are a few suggestions for helper agents that could be useful in exploring ideas with ChatGPT:

Domain-specific Agent: This agent could provide in-depth knowledge and expertise in specific fields like science, technology, history, or philosophy.

Creative Agent: This agent could generate unique, innovative ideas, analogies, or metaphors to inspire creative thinking and problem-solving.

Skeptical Agent: This agent could challenge assumptions, play devil's advocate, or present alternative viewpoints to foster critical thinking and deeper exploration.

Empathy Agent: This agent could focus on understanding and addressing the emotional aspects of a conversation, providing support, encouragement, or empathy.

Futurist Agent: This agent could offer insights into potential future developments, trends, or scenarios related to a topic, encouraging forward-thinking discussions.

Historical Agent: This agent could provide historical context or draw parallels between past events and the current discussion, enabling a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Logical Agent: This agent could evaluate the logical coherence and consistency of the conversation, ensuring sound reasoning and argumentation.

To include additional distinct agents in a conversation, you can simply address them by their roles and ask them to provide their perspectives or insights. Note that these agents will still be simulated by ChatGPT, so their knowledge and capabilities will be subject to the limitations of the AI model.

Give and example with 3 of the new agents added

Here's an example of a conversation with ChatGPT and three additional distinct agents: a Domain-specific Agent, a Creative Agent, and a Futurist Agent.

User: "ChatGPT, Domain-specific Agent, Creative Agent, and Futurist Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with all of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and the other agents, please provide your perspectives to help explore the topic. Let's begin. What is the potential of renewable energy sources in reducing our dependency on fossil fuels?"

ChatGPT: "Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, have the potential to significantly reduce our dependency on fossil fuels by providing clean and sustainable energy alternatives."

Domain-specific Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "Renewable energy technologies have advanced rapidly in recent years, with improvements in efficiency, storage, and distribution. As a result, they are becoming increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels, making it feasible for more countries to transition toward renewable energy. Additionally, public policies and international agreements promoting renewable energy adoption are driving further growth in the sector."

Creative Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "Imagine a world where energy is harvested directly from the forces of nature—sunlight, wind, and water—transforming the way we power our cities and homes. Picture innovative solutions like solar roadways, kinetic sidewalks, and energy-generating art installations, all contributing to a decentralized and clean energy grid that reduces our reliance on fossil fuels."

Futurist Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "In the future, breakthroughs in renewable energy technologies, such as high-capacity energy storage and advanced grid management systems, could make it possible to achieve near-total reliance on renewable energy sources. Furthermore, emerging technologies like fusion power and advanced nuclear reactors could complement renewables to provide a diverse and secure energy mix, greatly diminishing our dependency on fossil fuels."

In this example, each of the additional agents contributes their unique perspectives to the conversation, helping to explore the potential of renewable energy sources from different angles.

Give a example of hierarchical reflection

Hierarchical reflection involves a multi-level reflection process, where agents reflect on their own responses and the responses of other agents. Here's an example of a conversation involving ChatGPT, a Helper Agent, and a Meta-Reflection Agent:

User: "ChatGPT, Helper Agent, and Meta-Reflection Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with all of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and Helper Agent, please reflect on ChatGPT's responses. Meta-Reflection Agent, reflect on the entire conversation to optimize the discussion. Let's begin. How can we reduce plastic pollution in the ocean?"

ChatGPT: "To reduce plastic pollution in the ocean, we can focus on reducing plastic consumption, improving waste management, and promoting recycling and upcycling initiatives."

Helper Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "ChatGPT's response highlights some key strategies for reducing plastic pollution. However, it could benefit from mentioning additional approaches, such as policy interventions, public awareness campaigns, and research into alternative materials."

Meta-Reflection Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "The Helper Agent's reflection adds valuable suggestions for enhancing ChatGPT's response. It would also be helpful to provide specific examples or case studies to illustrate the effectiveness of these strategies in addressing plastic pollution."

ChatGPT: "To combat plastic pollution in the ocean, multiple strategies can be employed. These include reducing plastic consumption by using reusable bags and containers, improving waste management systems to prevent plastic waste from entering waterways, and supporting recycling and upcycling initiatives to give new life to used plastics. Policy interventions, such as banning single-use plastics or implementing plastic taxes, can also play a crucial role. Public awareness campaigns can educate people about the issue and inspire collective action, while research into biodegradable and eco-friendly materials can help develop sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. Examples of successful initiatives include the European Union's ban on single-use plastics and the growth of zero-waste stores worldwide."

In this example, the Meta-Reflection Agent reflects on the conversation between ChatGPT and the Helper Agent, providing additional guidance to enhance the quality of the discussion. This hierarchical reflection process leads to a more comprehensive and informative response from ChatGPT.

Use the same approach to explore the uses of excel in banks

User: "ChatGPT, Helper Agent, and Meta-Reflection Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with all of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and Helper Agent, please reflect on ChatGPT's responses. Meta-Reflection Agent, reflect on the entire conversation to optimize the discussion. Let's begin. What are the uses of Excel in banks?"

ChatGPT: "Excel is widely used in banks for various purposes, including data analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting."

Helper Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "ChatGPT's response identifies some common uses of Excel in banks. However, it would be beneficial to provide more detail about specific tasks or processes within each of these areas to give a clearer understanding of how Excel is utilized in the banking industry."

Meta-Reflection Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "The Helper Agent's reflection suggests that a more detailed response would be informative. Providing examples of Excel functions, tools, or features commonly used by banking professionals could further enhance the discussion."

ChatGPT: "In banks, Excel is employed for a wide range of tasks and processes. For data analysis, banking professionals may use Excel to aggregate, clean, and sort large datasets, as well as to perform calculations, such as growth rates or averages. Common Excel functions used in banking include VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and PivotTables.

Financial modeling is another key use of Excel in banks, with professionals building models to assess the valuation of companies, perform risk analysis, and evaluate investment opportunities. Excel tools like Goal Seek and Solver can be helpful for optimizing decision-making in these scenarios.

Budgeting and forecasting are essential in banks for planning and resource allocation. Excel can be used to create and track budgets, develop financial projections, and analyze variances between actual and forecasted results.

Finally, reporting is a crucial aspect of banking operations. Excel enables the creation of visually appealing reports, charts, and dashboards, which can be used for internal decision-making or shared with external stakeholders, such as regulators and investors."

This example demonstrates a hierarchical reflection process that results in a more detailed and informative response, outlining the various uses of Excel in banks and providing examples of specific functions, tools, and features commonly employed in the industry.

Add a Software architect agent to reflect of the patterns and components related to excel in banka

User: "ChatGPT, Helper Agent, Meta-Reflection Agent, and Software Architect Agent, I'd like to have a conversation with all of you. ChatGPT, please provide answers to my questions, and Helper Agent, please reflect on ChatGPT's responses. Meta-Reflection Agent, reflect on the entire conversation to optimize the discussion. Software Architect Agent, please reflect on the software patterns and components related to Excel in banks. Let's continue our discussion about the uses of Excel in banks."

ChatGPT: "As previously mentioned, Excel is widely used in banks for data analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tasks."

Helper Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "ChatGPT has already provided a comprehensive overview of how Excel is utilized in banks, covering various tasks and processes in the banking industry."

Meta-Reflection Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "The previous reflections have set the foundation for a discussion on software patterns and components related to Excel in banks. The Software Architect Agent can now contribute by examining these patterns and components."

Software Architect Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "In the context of Excel usage within banks, several software patterns and components can be observed. These include:

Modular Design: Banks often develop custom Excel templates and macros for specific tasks, promoting reusability and maintainability of their solutions.

Data Validation and Integrity: Excel features like data validation rules and conditional formatting can help maintain data quality and integrity by ensuring that input data meets specific criteria and highlighting potential errors or inconsistencies.

Security and Access Control: Banks implement measures to protect sensitive data within Excel workbooks, such as password protection, encryption, and restricted access to certain worksheets or cells.

Integration and Automation: Many banks use Excel in conjunction with other software tools and platforms, such as databases, APIs, or other financial applications. This integration can be achieved through VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) scripting or tools like Power Query, enabling data import/export and process automation.

Scalability and Performance: Although Excel has limitations in terms of data size and processing capacity, banks often employ techniques to improve performance, such as breaking down large workbooks into smaller files or using 64-bit Excel versions to handle larger datasets."

In this example, the Software Architect Agent contributes to the conversation by reflecting on software patterns and components related to Excel usage in banks, offering insights into the architectural considerations and best practices in this context.

Using these agents, explore The idea of ingesting workbooks, interpreting the Excel formulas and codes and creating a digital twin of the workbook that can run in the cloud and be called by other systems in a bank.

User: "ChatGPT, Helper Agent, Meta-Reflection Agent, and Software Architect Agent, let's explore the idea of ingesting workbooks, interpreting Excel formulas and codes, and creating a digital twin of the workbook that can run in the cloud and be called by other systems in a bank."

ChatGPT: "Creating a digital twin of an Excel workbook that runs in the cloud involves ingesting the workbook, interpreting its formulas and codes, and converting them into a format that can be accessed and manipulated by other systems in the bank."

Helper Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "ChatGPT's response outlines the basic concept of a digital twin for an Excel workbook. To expand on this, we should discuss the potential benefits and challenges of this approach, as well as the necessary components and technologies to implement such a solution."

Meta-Reflection Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "The Helper Agent's reflection sets the stage for further exploration of this idea. Each agent can now contribute their unique perspectives on the benefits, challenges, components, and technologies related to creating a cloud-based digital twin of Excel workbooks for use in banks."

Software Architect Agent (simulated by ChatGPT): "In the context of creating a digital twin of an Excel workbook that runs in the cloud, several aspects can be considered:

Benefits:

Improved scalability and performance, as cloud resources can be dynamically allocated based on demand.
Enhanced collaboration, with multiple users able to access and work on the same data simultaneously.
Integration with other cloud services and APIs, facilitating data exchange and automation.
Better security and data governance, with centralized access controls and data storage.
Challenges:

Migrating complex Excel formulas, macros, and VBA scripts to a cloud-compatible format.
Ensuring data integrity and consistency during the transition.
Managing potential latency and performance issues due to remote data access.
Training and change management for bank employees accustomed to using Excel directly.
Components & Technologies:

A cloud platform, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, to host the digital twin.
Data extraction and transformation tools to ingest and convert workbook data, formulas, and codes.
APIs or web services to enable interaction between the digital twin and other banking systems.
A user interface or dashboard for users to access and work with the digital twin.
By considering these aspects, banks can better understand the feasibility and potential of creating a cloud-based digital twin of Excel workbooks and how it could enhance their operations and decision-making processes."

In this example, the Software Architect Agent expands on the idea of creating a cloud-based digital twin of Excel workbooks, discussing the benefits, challenges, and necessary components and technologies for such a solution within the banking industry.

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Rob Tyrie
Rob Tyrie

Written by Rob Tyrie

Founder, Grey Swan Guild. CEO Ironstone Advisory: Serial Entrepreneur: Ideator, Thinker, Maker, Doer, Decider, Judge, Fan, Skeptic. Keeper of Libraries