This is me. And this is where AI absolutely shines.
I took all my LinkedIn recommendations dating back fifteen years and dropped them into ChatGPT. Then I asked for a summary of who I am based on them. And then I asked something stranger.
“I love when exploring technology brings you closer to your sense of humanity.”
Based solely on these recommendations…
What color am I? What scent am I? What taste, what sound, what feel? And then: compose the scene that represents me.
Color
Rich teal
Grounded and forward-thinking
Scent
Eucalyptus
Clarity, calm, invigorating
Taste
Citrus
Refreshing clarity, energizing creativity
Sound
Flowing river
Calm, clear, always moving forward
Feel
Polished leather
Refined, reliable, flexible
A Costa Rican river bank. A country I revisit almost every year.
It’s where I breathe the easiest and feel the most myself. I always carry my journal.
The result was uncannily accurate — not because the model knew me, but because fifteen years of other people’s words about me, summed and translated, pointed back to a place I already knew was home.
I simply love when exploring technology brings you closer to your sense of humanity and self.
“I’m known for bringing strategic clarity and creative direction in complex environments, balancing big-picture vision with collaborative execution that empowers teams. I thrive on fostering strong relationships, translating ideas into impact, and consistently driving growth and results.”
— ChatGPT, summarizing fifteen years of recommendations
Thanks ChatGPT. And thanks to all the wonderful humans who left me recos.