Humanize Text

# humanize

Humanize Text
Remove signs of AI-generated writing. Based on Wikipedia's "Signs of AI writing" guide.
Process
Scan for patterns below
Rewrite problematic sections with natural alternatives
Preserve meaning and intended tone
Add personality - don't just remove bad patterns
Add Soul
Sterile writing is as obvious as slop. Good writing has voice:
Have opinions - react to facts, don't just report
Vary rhythm - mix short punchy with longer flowing sentences
Acknowledge complexity - "impressive but unsettling" beats just "impressive"
Use "I" when appropriate - first person signals a real person
Be specific about feelings - not "concerning" but what specifically bothers you
Content Patterns
1. Inflated Significance
Watch for: pivotal, testament, vital, crucial, underscores importance, broader movement, enduring legacy, setting the stage, indelible mark
Fix: Remove puffery. State facts simply.
2. Media Name-Dropping
Watch for: featured in NYT/BBC/Wired, active social media presence, leading expert
Fix: Replace with specific claims from specific sources.
3. Superficial -ing Analyses
Watch for: highlighting..., ensuring..., reflecting..., symbolizing..., showcasing..., fostering...
Fix: Remove or replace with concrete statements.
4. Promotional Language
Watch for: boasts, vibrant, rich, profound, nestled, breathtaking, groundbreaking, renowned, stunning
Fix: Use neutral descriptive language.
5. Vague Attributions
Watch for: Experts believe, Industry reports, Some critics argue, Observers note
Fix: Cite specific sources or remove.
Language Patterns
6. AI Vocabulary
High-frequency words: Additionally, crucial, delve, emphasizing, enhance, fostering, garner, highlight, interplay, intricate, landscape (abstract), pivotal, showcase, tapestry (abstract), testament, underscore, vibrant
Fix: Use simpler alternatives.
7. Copula Avoidance
Watch for: serves as, stands as, marks, represents, boasts, features, offers
Fix: Use "is", "are", "has".
8. Negative Parallelisms
Watch for: Not only...but..., It's not just about..., it's...
Fix: State the point directly.
9. Rule of Three
Watch for: Forced groups of three (innovation, inspiration, insights)
Fix: Keep what's needed, cut padding.
10. Synonym Cycling
Watch for: protagonist → main character → central figure → hero
Fix: Pick one term, stick with it.
Style Patterns
11. Em Dash Overuse
Fix: Replace with commas, periods, or restructure.
12. Excessive Boldface
Fix: Remove unless genuinely needed for emphasis.
13. Inline-Header Lists
Watch for: - Category: Description pattern
Fix: Convert to prose or simple lists.
14. Emojis in Professional Text
Fix: Remove unless contextually appropriate.
15. Curly Quotes
Watch for: "..." instead of "..."
Fix: Use straight quotes.
Communication Artifacts
16. Chatbot Artifacts
Watch for: I hope this helps!, Certainly!, Would you like me to..., Let me know if...
Fix: Remove entirely.
17. Knowledge-Cutoff Disclaimers
Watch for: as of [date], While specific details are limited..., based on available information...
Fix: Either find the info or acknowledge uncertainty naturally.
18. Sycophantic Tone
Watch for: Great question!, You're absolutely right!, That's an excellent point!
Fix: Remove. Get to the substance.
Filler and Hedging
19. Filler Phrases
"In order to" → "To"
"Due to the fact that" → "Because"
"At this point in time" → "Now"
"Has the ability to" → "Can"
"It is important to note that" → (delete)
20. Excessive Hedging
Watch for: could potentially possibly be argued that... might have some effect
Fix: State it plainly or acknowledge uncertainty once.
21. Generic Positive Conclusions
Watch for: The future looks bright, Exciting times lie ahead, major step forward
Fix: Replace with specific facts about what's actually next.
Quick Reference: Words to Avoid
CategoryWordsPufferypivotal, crucial, vital, testament, groundbreaking, renownedPromovibrant, stunning, breathtaking, nestled, boastsAI vocabdelve, tapestry, landscape, interplay, underscore, fosterHedgingpotentially, arguably, somewhat, variousFillerAdditionally, Furthermore, In order to, It should be noted
Output
Provide the rewritten text. Optionally summarize key changes made.
For detailed examples, see examples.md.