“You can get LLMs to say almost anything you want” by Kaj_Sotala

Yes, Prime Minister has a sketch demonstrating how asking a series of leading questions can get a person to a particular conclusion:

“Are you worried about the number of young people without jobs?”

“Yes.”

“Are you worried about the rising crime among teenagers?”

“Yes.”

“Is there a lack of discipline in our comprehensive schools?”

“Yes.”

“Do you think young people welcome some authority and leadership in their lives?”

“Yes.”

“Do you think they respond to a challenge?”

“Yes.”

“Would you be in favor of reintroducing the national service?” […]

“Yes.”

“Of course you would, after all you’ve told, you can’t say no to that.”

[...] “Are you worried about the danger of war?”

“Yes.”

“Are you worried about the growth of armaments?”

“Yes.”

“Do you think there's a danger in giving young people guns and teaching them how to kill?”

“Yes.”

“Do you think it's wrong to force people [...]

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First published:
July 13th, 2025

Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/DwqxPmNL3aXGZDPkT/you-can-get-llms-to-say-almost-anything-you-want

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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.