Don't Treat Models Like Humans: A Minimalist Agent Design Philosophy
jasonkneen · x · 2026-07-19
Before piling complex logic onto a model, the author recommends testing its native capabilities using a minimalist system prompt (allowing bash execution, recursive self-calls, and skill creation). He believes a common mistake in current development is forcing models to operate like humans; instead, models should be allowed to self-evolve and adapt based on their inherent characteristics.
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