# 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.