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Good Questions Get Good Answers: A Tiny Trick That Works on AI
If you ask a fuzzy question, you get a fuzzy answer. If you ask a clear question, AI does so much better.
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- 1The big idea
- 2questions
- 3clarity
- 4specific
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Section 1
The big idea
AI is like a helper that needs you to be clear. The clearer your question, the better the answer.
Some examples
- Fuzzy: 'Tell me about animals.' Clear: 'Tell me three weird facts about octopuses.'
- Fuzzy: 'Help with my project.' Clear: 'Give me three ideas for a poster about volcanoes.'
- Fuzzy: 'Make it better.' Clear: 'Make this story spookier and add a talking cat.'
- Fuzzy: 'What is fun?' Clear: 'What are five outdoor games for two kids in a small backyard?'
Try it!
Pick something you want to learn about. First ask in a fuzzy way. Then ask the same thing but add three details. Notice how the second answer is way better.
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