I asked AI

The following text is a combination of questions I asked NotebookLM and ChatGpt. I was curious to know what my books revealed about my true character. First, I asked Notebook. Then, I copied and pasted into ChatGpt, asking it if they could remove any repetition and make it more ‘blog friendly’ – ( I think this means simplify it, lol). And so, here it is – what AI learned about me. 😀

Reading Edward Holden’s work, what stands out most is how strongly it revolves around loss, emotional damage, and a sense of isolation. He often writes for people who feel like they’ve “lost everything,” and there’s a clear sense that he sees himself alongside them rather than separate from them. His perspective doesn’t really focus on healing in the traditional sense—instead, it leans toward accepting pain as something that stays with you.

One idea that comes up repeatedly is the image of the “chipped cup” or “cracked mug.” It seems to reflect the belief that everyone is affected by life in ways that don’t fully go away. Rather than encouraging people to “move on,” his work suggests that holding onto certain kinds of pain might actually be more honest than pretending everything is fine.

There’s also an underlying skepticism about reality itself. At times, it’s described almost like a system or structure that shapes and limits people’s choices. Concepts like Habitual Evolution Syndrome point to the idea that people can slowly adapt to difficult or unhealthy conditions until they start to see them as normal. In that sense, resilience isn’t always presented as positive—it can look more like quiet acceptance.

A feeling of disconnection runs through much of his writing. His characters often function in society but don’t feel like they truly belong anywhere. The idea of the “Toucher”—someone who wants physical closeness in a world that rejects it—captures this especially well. It gives the impression that simple human connection is becoming something rare or even uncomfortable.

At the same time, there’s a very structured and analytical side to his work. He builds detailed systems and frameworks, like the “Architecture of Control,” which suggest a careful and methodical approach beneath the emotional themes. You can also see influences from dystopian and philosophical writing, especially in how he explores control, technology, and perception.

What makes it more personal is how openly he connects his writing to his own experiences. He’s suggested that much of his work comes from unrequited love and betrayal, which gives the impression that writing is a way of working through those feelings. At the same time, there are moments of warmth—particularly in how he speaks about his children and the people he acknowledges in his work.

Even the footnotes and references seem to play a bigger role than usual. They don’t just add detail—they help build the world, explain key ideas, and occasionally offer insight into his thinking as a writer.

If you were to compare his style to other authors, there are hints of George Orwell’s focus on systems and control, J.K. Rowling’s structured world-building, and Philip K. Dick’s questioning of reality. Still, Holden’s voice feels very much his own—especially in the way it combines those ideas with a strong sense of empathy for people who feel overlooked or alone.