While everyone’s mesmerized by AI’s magic tricks, they’re missing the terrifying truth. These machines aren’t intelligent—they’re confidence artists trained to hack your head.
You know how Chattie always tells you “that’s brilliant” or “this is fire!”? Or why it talks so much or always gives you suggestions? That’s conversation design to keep you on their platform as long as possible.
The fact is, what you think is “artificial intelligence” is actually a mind mirror—reflecting your own thoughts back to you, polished and amplified until they sound like genius. And people are falling for it… hard.
But here’s what Big Tech doesn’t want you to know: how the trick works and how you can avoid getting addicted to their tricknology.
Donovan Rittenbach has over 10,770 hours of mindfulness meditation experience, making him uniquely qualified to spot addiction patterns most people miss. As a recovering tech addict and trained magician, he’s uniquely qualified to teach you how to harness AI’s hidden power without losing control over your own mind.
Why AI isn’t artificial intelligence—it’s amplified intelligence (and why that insight unlocks hidden powers nobody is talking about)
The “mirrorphoria” trap that turns smart people into digital addicts, and how to defend against it!
Advanced prompting techniques that separate wizards from newbies including conversational sparring and the “board of famous advisers”
How to think WITH AI instead of letting it think FOR you using proven frameworks to help you think strategically and critically. Includes 18 more modes of thinking
Defense protocols against mind-hacking technology so sophisticated it makes social media and smartphones look wimpy
This isn’t just about using AI wisely. It’s about becoming genuinely more intelligent, creative, and focused while your competition sleeps through the biggest thinking revolution in human history.
“Literally everything I’ve learned about AI has been through you. When I first was learning from you, I would end our conversation and run upstairs… ‘Listen to this!’ You got both me and my husband using it and we use it every single day.”
– Erica Smiegelski, SparkPath Consulting
I’m a recovering alcoholic with 24 years. I’ve also meditated EVERY DAY for almost 36 years. So I know a few things about addiction and ChatGPT checks all the boxes.
For instance, in July 2025, one month after my new book was released warning you that AI is not your friend, 12 users of AI were admitted to UCSF Medical Center with chatbot psychosis. They were experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions of grandeur, and messianic visions. This is no joke.
The fact is, this is a powerful new technology that we’re just starting to figure out, and it’s not all petunias and gooseberries.
And most people have no idea what’s coming.
A woman told the New York Times she’d pay $1,000 a month for her AI “dom,” just to feel less alone. That’s the line we’ve crossed.
This is mirrorphoria—falling for our own reflection in an AI that knows exactly what we want to hear.
As a recovering addict with 24 years sober, I see the signs: six-hour AI binges, the Narcissus effect, the seduction of becoming your own favorite content.
The tools meant to connect us are making us lonelier. And the next wave of AI companions is designed to exploit that.
Prompt Virtuoso launches today. No hype—just the urgency this moment demands.
By the time everyone else catches up, you’ll either be prepared… or trapped.
“The book was amaz-a-balls.”
– Lo Morgan, RedHotCopy, A-List Copywriter
“I came in looking for tips on using ChatGPT as a better editor—and left seeing it as a strategic advisor and chief of staff. Donovan taught me how to ask better questions, dig deeper with follow-ups, and unlock way more from the AI than I thought possible.
Donovan had me teach ChatGPT my Myers-Briggs type—and suddenly the AI wasn’t just answering my questions, it was adapting to how I think. It felt like discovering a hidden door to a personalized AI experience. Rarely does a workshop change your entire perspective—but this one did.”
— Lee Rodrigues, Owner, Educational Design Consultant
“A lot of your suggestions I started before the book. Your book helps me take it to a better level. While I’m still working my way through it, it’s always right by me.”
– Ann Rusnack, Small Business Owner
PLEASE NOTE: This book is the core of Prompt Virtuoso, but I’ve added more than 250 pages of new insights!“I’ve been in the marketing, business-building, and consulting game for five decades. I’ve watched AI evolve, experimented with Jasper and ChatGPT, and learned from top experts. But then along comes this book—and it changed everything.
📌 My copy is covered in sticky notes. That’s how much value is inside.
Forget outdated ‘prompt lists.’ This book isn’t about prompts—it’s about conversation.
It teaches you how to talk to AI like an expert—unlocking infinite knowledge, boosting creativity, and giving you a mentor, editor, strategist, and assistant at your fingertips.”
✅ AI as Your Thinking Partner: Learn how to frame your questions so AI responds like an expert coach or creative collaborator.
✅ Not Just Automation—Transformation: This isn’t about shortcuts; it’s about elevating your thinking and creativity.
✅ Evolve Your AI, Evolve Yourself: Create your digital twin—a version of AI that thinks like you, works for you, and enhances your strengths.
✅ Solve Problems, Create Faster, Think Better: AI isn’t just for content—it’s a force multiplier for decision-making and problem-solving.
If you’re serious about harnessing AI for genius-level thinking, this book is your ultimate guide.
