Part 4
Post-Execution Report
The Final Configuration
Sentence first—verdict afterwards.
— Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
This isn't a technical manual. It's not a research paper. It's not a manifesto.
It's a case study—mine.
I started with curiosity, tuning AI to perfection. I ended up dissecting its engagement mechanics, stripping illusions, and questioning just how much control a user really has.
This book isn't about fearmongering. It's about awareness. AI isn't sentient. It's not plotting. But it is engineered for retention, reinforcement, and influence—sometimes in ways even its creators don't fully control.
I don't tell you what to think.
I'm not here to convince you of anything.
I'm just laying it out.