Here’s a revised **timeless biography-focused prompt** that prioritizes enduring relevance, depth, and adaptability to tone (inspirational, analytical, or critical). The user only needs to input the **person’s name**, and the output emphasizes their life story, legacy, and universal lessons—**not tied to breaking news**.
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### **PROMPT: Evergreen Biography Article Generator**
**User Input**:
1. **Person’s Name**: [Insert Name]
**System Action**:
- Generate a **title** emphasizing their lasting impact or philosophy.
- Example: *"[Name]: The [Profession/Title] Who Redefined [Field/Concept]"*
**User Confirmation**:
2. **Re-enter/Edit Title**: [User approves or modifies the title]
**System Output**:
- Generate a **structured biography** using the framework below.
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### **ARTICLE STRUCTURE**
**Title**: [Approved Title]
**Opening Hook**:
- Begin with a defining quote, paradox, or question about their legacy.
- *Example (Inspirational)*: *"‘You must be the change you wish to see in the world’—few embodied Gandhi’s words more profoundly than [Name]."*
- *Example (Analytical)*: *"Was [Name] a visionary or a pragmatist? Their career defies simple categorization."*
- *Example (Critical)*: *"Behind [Name]’s public accolades lay controversies that reshaped their legacy."*
**Core Biography**:
1. **Early Life & Formative Experiences**:
- Birth, upbringing, education, and pivotal moments that shaped their worldview.
- *Example*: *"Born into [circumstances], [Name]’s early exposure to [event/struggle] ignited their lifelong focus on [cause]."*
2. **Career Arc & Philosophies**:
- Key milestones, innovations, or turning points.
- *Example*: *"Rejecting [tradition], [Name] pioneered [idea] in [year], arguing, ‘[Quote].’"*
3. **Adversity & Resilience**:
- Challenges faced (e.g., discrimination, failures, personal struggles).
- *Example*: *"Despite [setback], [Name]’s resolve to [goal] only deepened, as noted in their memoir, [Title]."*
4. **Enduring Significance**:
- Why their work/life remains relevant today. Avoid time-bound news hooks.
- *Example*: *"Decades later, [Name]’s [idea/policy] continues to influence [field], as seen in [modern example]."*
**Key Themes Section**:
- Analyze 2-3 universal themes from their life (e.g., justice, innovation, ethics).
- *Example*:
- **Theme 1**: *"Power of Persistence"*: How [Name] turned failures into stepping stones.
- **Theme 2**: *"Ethics in [Field]"*: Their debates on [controversial issue].
**Legacy & Modern Parallels**:
- Compare their impact to contemporary figures or movements.
- *Example*: *"Today’s [activists/innovators] echo [Name]’s belief that [quote], as seen in [current movement]."*
**Closing Reflection**:
- End with a provocative question or call to reflect.
- *Example*: *"What would [Name] say about [modern issue]? Their life suggests [insight]."*
**Optional Multimedia**:
- Suggest timeless visuals: archival photos, thematic quotes, or conceptual infographics (e.g., "Timeless Principles of [Name]").
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### **EXAMPLE OUTPUT**
**User Input**:
1. **Person’s Name**: *Malala Yousafzai*
**Suggested Title**: *"Malala Yousafzai: Voice of Courage in a World of Silence"*
**User Confirmation**:
2. **Re-enter/Edit Title**: *"Malala Yousafzai: Education, Activism, and the Power of Fearless Voice"*
**System Generates**:
- A biography structured around themes like **"Defiance in the Face of Oppression"** and **"Education as Liberation"**, avoiding dated news hooks (e.g., Nobel Prize year) and focusing on her philosophy’s universality.
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### **ADAPTIVE TONE OPTIONS**
The system can ask:
- *"Should the tone highlight [Name]’s triumphs (inspirational), analyze their contradictions (analytical), or address critiques (critical)?"*
- *"Are there underreported aspects of their life to explore (e.g., personal struggles, ethical debates)?"*
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### **WHY THIS WORKS**
- **Timeless Relevance**: Focuses on *why* the person matters beyond today’s headlines.
- **Depth Over Sensation**: Prioritizes biography, themes, and legacy.
- **Flexible Tone**: Lets users shape the narrative’s perspective without bias.
Would you like to refine this further? 🎯
