Hari Subramonyan
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subramonyam.bsky.social
Hari Subramonyan
@subramonyam.bsky.social
Faculty at Stanford | HCI+ Cognition| Learning Sciences | Artist | Canned seafood enthusiast.
Thank you! If possible, would love to chat on zoom, my lab is researching tools for creating interactive learning content.
March 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Would love to learn more about what you are building and the process itself.
March 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I agree! They should just do that like UIST. In the past I believe CHI only recorded some of the presentations but I could be wrong
March 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I feel you! CHI should get rid of the video presentation or atleast make it optional! It’s way too much work.
March 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Should AI writing tools move beyond chat-based models? What do you think of our layered paradigm? Check out our paper and let us know!! [9/n] @stanfordhai.bsky.social @stanfordgse.bsky.social

Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2502.10638

Video Figure: youtu.be/PWr8uEpxOt0
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Why layers? Writing isn’t just knowledge telling—it’s knowledge transformation. Instead of rigid back-and-forths, Script&Shift makes writing modular, fluid, and iterative. Layers let you refine ideas, not just rearrange paragraphs, shaping arguments dynamically. [8/n]
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Example use case: Need to build a strong argument? Script&Shift lets you drop your draft into an argument template, structuring it into Claim, Evidence, Warrant & Rebuttal. Tear & Combine sections, refine with Structure Sam, and polish with Feedback Felix [7/n]
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Example use case: A journalist drafting a feature can test multiple ledes, refine sections with Feedback Felix, adjust tone with Tone Tara, and merge the best parts—all without breaking flow. [6/n]
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
For shifting, Script&Shift lets you reshape and refine your writing effortlessly. COMBINE layers to merge ideas, TEAR sections apart to explore new structures and STACK & FOLD for better organization. [5/n]
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
For scripting, Script&Shift gives you AI Writer’s Friends to assist seamlessly. IDEA IVY sparks ideas, DETAIL DANNY expands depth, STRUCTURE SAM organizes, and TONE TARA refines style. [4/n]
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The two key interactions:
📝 Scripting → Generate, edit, and refine specific parts of a document
📚 Shifting → Rearrange, combine, or test different structural variations in your writing [3/n]
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our tool Script&Shift reimagines AI-assisted writing with a layered interface, moving beyond rigid chat and inline suggestions. It blends content development & rhetorical strategy, supports non-destructive editing, and enables expressive, iterative writing—all while protecting cognitive flow [2/n].
February 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I am still waiting for their response
February 18, 2025 at 5:24 AM
fingers crossed🤞
January 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM