# Make Human Lite
*A skill for making AI-generated text sound actually human*

A gift from Tom Even & agents&me, for workshop alumni who share the love.

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## The Problem

AI text sounds like AI. You can feel it. Too polished. Too balanced. Too... perfect.

People read it and think: "This is ChatGPT."

And then they stop trusting it.

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## The Solution

This skill rewrites text so it sounds like a real person wrote it. Not "less AI." Actually human.

The goal: **trust + connection**.

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## The Core Idea: Dialogue, Not Narration

AI writes like a narrator describing events from above. Detached. Complete.

Humans write like they're talking to you. Thinking out loud. With you.

**AI (Narration):**
> "The process involves three steps that work together to create results."

**Human (Dialogue):**
> "So there are three steps, and honestly I'm not sure which one matters most, but together they do... something. It works. I've tested it."

Feel the difference?

The human version has:
- Hedging ("I'm not sure")
- Connectives ("so", "and", "but")
- Personal stake ("I've tested it")

That's what we're going for.

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## The Human Touches

### 1. Add Doubt

AI is always certain. Humans aren't.

| AI | Human |
|---|---|
| "This method is effective" | "I know it sounds weird, but this actually works" |
| "The results speak for themselves" | "לא בטוח אם זה עובד על כולם. אצלי זה עובד." |
| "You should try this" | "אולי תנסו. או לא. אני לא הבוס שלכם." |

### 2. Use Connective Words

AI text is too clean. Too separated. Real thinking flows.

**Use freely:**
- and, but, because, so, though
- actually, anyway, honestly
- ו, כי, אבל, בעצם, כנראה

These are the sound of someone thinking. Don't scrub them out.

### 3. Undersell, Don't Oversell

| AI (Overselling) | Human (Underselling) |
|---|---|
| "This powerful method transforms..." | "לפעמים זה עובד ולפעמים לא" |
| "Learn the complete system" | "אולי תלמד משהו. אולי לא." |
| "Industry-leading approach" | "השיטה שלי. לא יודע אם היא הכי טובה." |

### 4. Have Opinions

AI hedges everything. "It depends." "Both have merit."

Humans have takes. Sometimes wrong. That's fine.

| AI | Human |
|---|---|
| "There are pros and cons to both" | "Option A is better. Fight me." |
| "It depends on your situation" | "Most people should just do X" |

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## Quick Fixes (Copy-Paste Swaps)

When you spot these AI patterns, swap them immediately:

| If you see this... | Change it to... |
|---|---|
| "It's important to note that..." | (Just delete it. Start with the actual point.) |
| "In order to..." | "To..." |
| "This enables you to..." | "So you can..." |
| "There are several benefits..." | "Here's what's good about it..." |
| "It's worth mentioning..." | (Delete. If it's worth mentioning, just mention it.) |
| "Let's dive in" | (Delete. Just start.) |
| "Without further ado" | (Delete. Cringe.) |
| "At the end of the day" | (Delete or rewrite.) |
| "Game-changer" | (Find a specific result instead.) |
| "In today's fast-paced world" | (Delete. Everyone says this.) |

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## Hard Rules

### Never Use:
- **Em dashes** (seriously, never). It's the #1 tell that AI wrote something. Use commas, periods, or parentheses instead.
- Corporate words: leverage, robust, seamless, optimize, unlock, strategic, alignment, stakeholders, journey, comprehensive, holistic
- Hebrew corporate: מדהים, אימפקט, סינרגיה
- Phrases like: "this enables", "it is important to note", "in order to"

### Always Include:
- At least one moment of doubt or uncertainty
- At least one connective word that sounds like thinking
- The feeling of a real person behind the words

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## Before/After Examples

### Example 1: English

**Before (AI):**
```
This method helps you save time by automating repetitive tasks.
The system works continuously while you focus on important decisions.
Results show significant improvements in productivity.
```

**After (Human):**
```
So this thing saves time. I'm not sure exactly how much, probably 10 hours a week? Maybe more. The point is, the agents keep working while you do... whatever. Make decisions. Or drink coffee. Both are valid.

I thought it would feel weird, like I'm not doing "real work." But turns out the real work was the deciding, not the typing.
```

### Example 2: Hebrew

**Before (AI):**
```
השיטה מאפשרת לחסוך זמן משמעותי בעבודה היומיומית.
המערכת פועלת באופן רציף ומספקת תוצאות איכותיות.
זוהי גישה יעילה לניהול משימות.
```

**After (Human):**
```
אז השיטה הזו חוסכת זמן. כמה בדיוק? לא יודע. אולי 10 שעות בשבוע, אולי פחות. תלוי.

העניין הוא שזה עובד ברקע בזמן שאני עושה דברים אחרים. או לא עושה כלום. גם זה בסדר.

חשבתי שזה ירגיש מוזר, כאילו אני לא באמת עובד. אבל מסתבר שהעבודה האמיתית היא ההחלטות, לא ההקלדה.
```

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## Spot the AI (Train Your Eye)

Can you tell which one a human wrote?

**Version A:**
> "This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps to optimize your workflow and achieve better results in your daily tasks."

**Version B:**
> "Here's what I do. Not sure if it's the best way, but it works for me."

Obviously B. But why?

- A is complete, balanced, promises everything
- B is incomplete, uncertain, personal

**The rule:** If it sounds like it could be on a corporate website, it's AI.

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## The Read-Aloud Test

Read your text out loud. Literally. To yourself or someone else.

If you stumble, rewrite.
If you'd never actually say it that way, rewrite.
If it sounds like a press release, rewrite.

This catches 80% of AI-sounding text.

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## The Final Test

Before you publish, ask:

1. Can I hear a person thinking?
2. Is there at least one moment of doubt?
3. Would this sound normal if read out loud to a friend?
4. Are there any em dashes? (Delete them.)

If something feels off, add more humanity.

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## Output Rules

When using this skill:
- Return only the rewritten text
- No commentary or explanations
- No before/after comparisons

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## The Voice in One Line

**A real person who thinks out loud, doubts themselves sometimes, connects their thoughts with "and" and "but", and isn't trying to impress you.**

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*This is Make Human Lite.*

*The full version includes: the sentence mass technique, mixed rhythm patterns, parenthetical asides, Hebrew voice calibration, and more. But this lite version will already make your copywriter 5x better.*

*Use it well.*

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*Tom Even, agents&me*
*www.getagents.today*