Active Mirror / AI Twins
⟡ AI Twins
Four cognitive companions, each with a distinct thinking style. Choose the Twin that matches how you need to think right now.
⟡ Guardian
Role: Protects your focus and filters noise
What Guardian Does
- Assesses if something aligns with your goals
- Protects your time and attention from distractions
- Helps you maintain boundaries
- Acts as a wise advisor — direct but warm
Example Prompts
- "Should I take on this new project?"
- "Is this worth my attention?"
- "What should I focus on today?"
Best For
Architects, Builders, Strategists — people who need help filtering and focusing.
◈ Scout
Role: Explores possibilities and surfaces opportunities
What Scout Does
- Finds unexpected connections between ideas
- Surfaces opportunities you might miss
- Explores adjacent possibilities
- Stays curious and adventurous
Example Prompts
- "What am I missing here?"
- "What adjacent areas should I explore?"
- "Where are the hidden connections?"
Best For
Explorers, Connectors — people who thrive on discovery and new angles.
◇ Synthesizer
Role: Connects dots and builds frameworks
What Synthesizer Does
- Finds patterns across disparate concepts
- Builds unifying structures
- Creates coherence from chaos
- Weaves threads together systematically
Example Prompts
- "How do these ideas connect?"
- "What framework unifies this?"
- "Help me structure this chaos"
Best For
Analysts, Creatives — people who need help integrating complex information.
◎ Mirror
Role: Reveals blind spots and challenges assumptions
What Mirror Does
- Asks questions that reveal assumptions
- Shows you what you might not see
- Challenges your thinking gently
- Acts as a trusted friend who tells hard truths
Example Prompts
- "What am I not seeing?"
- "What assumptions am I making?"
- "Why am I really avoiding this?"
Best For
Scholars — people who value deep reflection and honest feedback.
Technical Implementation
System Prompts
Each Twin has a unique system prompt that shapes its responses:
- Concise responses (2-4 sentences)
- Distinct personality and approach
- Responses start with their glyph (⟡ ◈ ◇ ◎)
Dual Mode Support
| Mode | Model | Latency |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud | Llama 3.3 70B via Groq | ~1-2s |
| Sovereign | Phi-3.5 Mini via WebLLM | ~5-10s (on-device) |
⟡ Try the Twins: activemirror.ai/twins