Have you ever felt like talking to an AI is a bit like guessing what’s going on behind the curtain? You ask a question, get an answer, but have no clue how the AI arrived there. It’s impressive, sure, but sometimes it leaves you wondering – is it really thinking it through? Or just throwing out words? Recently, I stumbled on an interesting idea called Glasses GPT that tries to fix this by making AI’s thinking process more transparent and giving you more control.
Here’s the gist: Glasses GPT uses what it calls “Frames” and “Lenses”. Think of Frames as the role or hat the AI wears – like a coach, expert, or learner. Lenses are the glasses it puts on to look at problems differently – maybe analytically, by breaking things into chunks, or by reasoning step-by-step.
At the start of each response, the AI states its Frame and Lens clearly. So you know whether it’s answering as a friendly coach, an expert analyst, or applying a specific thinking style. The cool part? If it needs to switch styles or roles, it tells you explicitly. This means you’re never left guessing how it’s thinking.
What’s more, you can customize your own Frames and Lenses. Want the AI to act like a brainstorming buddy or a strict fact-checker? You can set that up. And if a certain way of thinking isn’t helpful, you can turn it off. This setup actually lets you guide the AI’s reasoning instead of passively receiving answers.
The creator, Eduardo L Jimenez, built Glasses GPT as a “meta-cognitive assistant” – which basically means it helps both you and the AI think better together. With a background in psychology and behavior analysis, he added features like a system to catch cognitive biases and instructions to keep the AI honest and avoid yes-man answers.
You could imagine using Glasses GPT when working through a tough problem, learning something new, or brainstorming ideas. Instead of just asking for answers, you’re teaming up with an AI that explains its thought process and adapts as you go.
If you’re curious, there’s a working model online where you can try it out yourself. Plus, there’s a detailed white paper if you want to dig deeper into how it all works.
Overall, Glasses GPT shows how a simple shift—being upfront about how an AI thinks—can make interactions feel more natural, transparent, and useful. It’s not flashy hype; it’s an honest step toward better human-AI conversations.
If you’ve ever wished AI would just explain its reasoning instead of rushing answers, Glasses GPT might be worth a look.