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AI Prompting Secrets: Unlock Powerful Content with Expert Techniques
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Quiet. Please. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمتها، گرافیکها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Quiet. Please یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آنها آپلود و ارائه میشوند. اگر فکر میکنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخهبرداری شما استفاده میکند، میتوانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the podcast where we dive into the wild world of AI without drowning in technobabble. Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and how to level up your AI game.
Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that's transformed my AI interactions. I call it the "Be Specific, My Friend" method. Back in my early days, I'd throw vague, open-ended prompts at AI and hope for the best. Shockingly, the results were about as clear as mud. Then I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "write a report." What I got back was a generic jumble of words that didn't even come close to what I needed.
But watch this magic. Instead of "write a report," I now say, "Please write a 500-word report on the impact of remote work on employee productivity, including statistics from reputable sources and a case study of a company that successfully transitioned to remote work." Boom! Suddenly, the AI is my personal research assistant, delivering targeted, usable content.
Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can write poems about cyborgs in love (don't ask), but what about everyday life? Here's a gem: meal planning. I know, I know, not the sexiest topic, but hear me out. Last week, I told my AI, "I have a package of ground turkey, spinach, and a random assortment of spices. What's a healthy, tasty meal I can make in under 30 minutes?" Voila! Turkey spinach curry was on the table in no time. No more staring blankly into the fridge, my friends.
But beware the common beginner mistake: taking AI-generated content as gospel. I once asked an AI to write a bio for me, and it confidently stated that I was a "world-renowned AI expert." Ha! I mean, I'm flattered, but let's be real and get analog here... I'm just a former tech skeptic who accidentally got decent at this stuff. Always fact-check and edit AI output, folks.
So, how can you practice and improve? Here's a simple exercise: Write a product description for an everyday object, like a coffee mug, but make it absurdly dramatic. Have the AI generate an over-the-top, flowery description. Then, edit it down to something more realistic but still engaging. This helps you get comfortable with prompt crafting and content refinement.
Lastly, a tip for evaluating AI-generated content. Ask yourself, "Would a human writer include these details or make these connections?" If the answer is no, you might have stumbled upon some AI hallmarks, like slightly off phrasing or weird logical leaps. But I digress... the point is, you'll get better at spotting AI quirks with practice.
Anyway, back to what actually helps. Remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity and critical thinking. It's like having a super-powered intern (minus the coffee runs). Use it wisely, iterate on your prompts, and don't be afraid to put your own spin on the output.
Well, that's all for today, folks. This is Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can.
Before you go, make sure to subscribe to "I am GPTed" for more AI adventures and insights. And a huge thanks for lending me your ears today. If you've got a burning AI question or just want to say hi, shoot me an email at malachi@inceptionpoint.ai. For more AI goodness, check out inceptionpoint.ai.
Oh, and one last thing! This episode was brought to you by the fine folks at Quiet Please, my go-to source for top-notch podcasting expertise. Swing by quietplease.ai to see how they can level up your podcasting game.
Until next time, keep prompting, keep refining, and keep being your awesome, analog selves. Catch you on the flip side!
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Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that's transformed my AI interactions. I call it the "Be Specific, My Friend" method. Back in my early days, I'd throw vague, open-ended prompts at AI and hope for the best. Shockingly, the results were about as clear as mud. Then I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "write a report." What I got back was a generic jumble of words that didn't even come close to what I needed.
But watch this magic. Instead of "write a report," I now say, "Please write a 500-word report on the impact of remote work on employee productivity, including statistics from reputable sources and a case study of a company that successfully transitioned to remote work." Boom! Suddenly, the AI is my personal research assistant, delivering targeted, usable content.
Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can write poems about cyborgs in love (don't ask), but what about everyday life? Here's a gem: meal planning. I know, I know, not the sexiest topic, but hear me out. Last week, I told my AI, "I have a package of ground turkey, spinach, and a random assortment of spices. What's a healthy, tasty meal I can make in under 30 minutes?" Voila! Turkey spinach curry was on the table in no time. No more staring blankly into the fridge, my friends.
But beware the common beginner mistake: taking AI-generated content as gospel. I once asked an AI to write a bio for me, and it confidently stated that I was a "world-renowned AI expert." Ha! I mean, I'm flattered, but let's be real and get analog here... I'm just a former tech skeptic who accidentally got decent at this stuff. Always fact-check and edit AI output, folks.
So, how can you practice and improve? Here's a simple exercise: Write a product description for an everyday object, like a coffee mug, but make it absurdly dramatic. Have the AI generate an over-the-top, flowery description. Then, edit it down to something more realistic but still engaging. This helps you get comfortable with prompt crafting and content refinement.
Lastly, a tip for evaluating AI-generated content. Ask yourself, "Would a human writer include these details or make these connections?" If the answer is no, you might have stumbled upon some AI hallmarks, like slightly off phrasing or weird logical leaps. But I digress... the point is, you'll get better at spotting AI quirks with practice.
Anyway, back to what actually helps. Remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity and critical thinking. It's like having a super-powered intern (minus the coffee runs). Use it wisely, iterate on your prompts, and don't be afraid to put your own spin on the output.
Well, that's all for today, folks. This is Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can.
Before you go, make sure to subscribe to "I am GPTed" for more AI adventures and insights. And a huge thanks for lending me your ears today. If you've got a burning AI question or just want to say hi, shoot me an email at malachi@inceptionpoint.ai. For more AI goodness, check out inceptionpoint.ai.
Oh, and one last thing! This episode was brought to you by the fine folks at Quiet Please, my go-to source for top-notch podcasting expertise. Swing by quietplease.ai to see how they can level up your podcasting game.
Until next time, keep prompting, keep refining, and keep being your awesome, analog selves. Catch you on the flip side!
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AI Prompting Secrets: Unlock Powerful Content with Expert Techniques
I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Quiet. Please. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمتها، گرافیکها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Quiet. Please یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آنها آپلود و ارائه میشوند. اگر فکر میکنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخهبرداری شما استفاده میکند، میتوانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the podcast where we dive into the wild world of AI without drowning in technobabble. Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and how to level up your AI game.
Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that's transformed my AI interactions. I call it the "Be Specific, My Friend" method. Back in my early days, I'd throw vague, open-ended prompts at AI and hope for the best. Shockingly, the results were about as clear as mud. Then I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "write a report." What I got back was a generic jumble of words that didn't even come close to what I needed.
But watch this magic. Instead of "write a report," I now say, "Please write a 500-word report on the impact of remote work on employee productivity, including statistics from reputable sources and a case study of a company that successfully transitioned to remote work." Boom! Suddenly, the AI is my personal research assistant, delivering targeted, usable content.
Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can write poems about cyborgs in love (don't ask), but what about everyday life? Here's a gem: meal planning. I know, I know, not the sexiest topic, but hear me out. Last week, I told my AI, "I have a package of ground turkey, spinach, and a random assortment of spices. What's a healthy, tasty meal I can make in under 30 minutes?" Voila! Turkey spinach curry was on the table in no time. No more staring blankly into the fridge, my friends.
But beware the common beginner mistake: taking AI-generated content as gospel. I once asked an AI to write a bio for me, and it confidently stated that I was a "world-renowned AI expert." Ha! I mean, I'm flattered, but let's be real and get analog here... I'm just a former tech skeptic who accidentally got decent at this stuff. Always fact-check and edit AI output, folks.
So, how can you practice and improve? Here's a simple exercise: Write a product description for an everyday object, like a coffee mug, but make it absurdly dramatic. Have the AI generate an over-the-top, flowery description. Then, edit it down to something more realistic but still engaging. This helps you get comfortable with prompt crafting and content refinement.
Lastly, a tip for evaluating AI-generated content. Ask yourself, "Would a human writer include these details or make these connections?" If the answer is no, you might have stumbled upon some AI hallmarks, like slightly off phrasing or weird logical leaps. But I digress... the point is, you'll get better at spotting AI quirks with practice.
Anyway, back to what actually helps. Remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity and critical thinking. It's like having a super-powered intern (minus the coffee runs). Use it wisely, iterate on your prompts, and don't be afraid to put your own spin on the output.
Well, that's all for today, folks. This is Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can.
Before you go, make sure to subscribe to "I am GPTed" for more AI adventures and insights. And a huge thanks for lending me your ears today. If you've got a burning AI question or just want to say hi, shoot me an email at malachi@inceptionpoint.ai. For more AI goodness, check out inceptionpoint.ai.
Oh, and one last thing! This episode was brought to you by the fine folks at Quiet Please, my go-to source for top-notch podcasting expertise. Swing by quietplease.ai to see how they can level up your podcasting game.
Until next time, keep prompting, keep refining, and keep being your awesome, analog selves. Catch you on the flip side!
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continue reading
Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that's transformed my AI interactions. I call it the "Be Specific, My Friend" method. Back in my early days, I'd throw vague, open-ended prompts at AI and hope for the best. Shockingly, the results were about as clear as mud. Then I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "write a report." What I got back was a generic jumble of words that didn't even come close to what I needed.
But watch this magic. Instead of "write a report," I now say, "Please write a 500-word report on the impact of remote work on employee productivity, including statistics from reputable sources and a case study of a company that successfully transitioned to remote work." Boom! Suddenly, the AI is my personal research assistant, delivering targeted, usable content.
Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can write poems about cyborgs in love (don't ask), but what about everyday life? Here's a gem: meal planning. I know, I know, not the sexiest topic, but hear me out. Last week, I told my AI, "I have a package of ground turkey, spinach, and a random assortment of spices. What's a healthy, tasty meal I can make in under 30 minutes?" Voila! Turkey spinach curry was on the table in no time. No more staring blankly into the fridge, my friends.
But beware the common beginner mistake: taking AI-generated content as gospel. I once asked an AI to write a bio for me, and it confidently stated that I was a "world-renowned AI expert." Ha! I mean, I'm flattered, but let's be real and get analog here... I'm just a former tech skeptic who accidentally got decent at this stuff. Always fact-check and edit AI output, folks.
So, how can you practice and improve? Here's a simple exercise: Write a product description for an everyday object, like a coffee mug, but make it absurdly dramatic. Have the AI generate an over-the-top, flowery description. Then, edit it down to something more realistic but still engaging. This helps you get comfortable with prompt crafting and content refinement.
Lastly, a tip for evaluating AI-generated content. Ask yourself, "Would a human writer include these details or make these connections?" If the answer is no, you might have stumbled upon some AI hallmarks, like slightly off phrasing or weird logical leaps. But I digress... the point is, you'll get better at spotting AI quirks with practice.
Anyway, back to what actually helps. Remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity and critical thinking. It's like having a super-powered intern (minus the coffee runs). Use it wisely, iterate on your prompts, and don't be afraid to put your own spin on the output.
Well, that's all for today, folks. This is Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can.
Before you go, make sure to subscribe to "I am GPTed" for more AI adventures and insights. And a huge thanks for lending me your ears today. If you've got a burning AI question or just want to say hi, shoot me an email at malachi@inceptionpoint.ai. For more AI goodness, check out inceptionpoint.ai.
Oh, and one last thing! This episode was brought to you by the fine folks at Quiet Please, my go-to source for top-notch podcasting expertise. Swing by quietplease.ai to see how they can level up your podcasting game.
Until next time, keep prompting, keep refining, and keep being your awesome, analog selves. Catch you on the flip side!
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the show where I, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI and formerly world-class tech skeptic—take you from “AI is probably selling my data” to “Hey, did I just automate my grocery list?” All without making you learn Klingon or memorize the difference between stochastic and existential crises. So, if you’re tired of jargon-laden sermons and want AI you can actually use, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re demystifying one *specific prompting technique*: the mighty “few-shot prompting.” I know, it sounds like either a sports move or a cheap cocktail. Here’s what it means: **you give AI a few examples of what you want before unleashing it on your real task**. Picture teaching a dog to fetch by actually—brace yourself—throwing a stick a few times first. Revolutionary. Let’s do a “before and after,” because nothing motivates like proof I used to be terrible at this: - Before, I’d just type: “Write an email to my boss about needing a day off.” - AI’s Response: “Hello Boss. Day off please. Kindly Regards.” Which, sure, screams professionalism if you’re a confused time traveler. - After, using few-shot prompting: - I prompt: “Here are two sample emails. [Example 1: Friendly, clear professional tone. Example 2: A bit formal, but positive.] Now, write one to my boss about needing Friday off.” - AI’s Response: “Good morning, Pat. I’d appreciate Friday off to handle a family matter. Let me know if there’s coverage needed—I can coordinate. Thanks for understanding!” See? It’s alive, Jim! That’s *few-shot prompting*: show, don’t just tell. If you’re like me and have flashbacks to middle school presentations where no one explained the assignment… let AI’s confusion be a lesson. *Practical use case for real life, coming at you fast*: Automate your weekly shopping list, but level up. Give AI examples: “Each week, I buy these basic items: eggs, bread, bananas. If my calendar mentions ‘friends over’ or ‘party,’ add chips, guac, extra drinks.” Now, feed it your upcoming calendar and—bam—AI-generated shopping plans that adjust to your week. Who needs a butler when you have bits? Confession corner—because what’s a show without public self-flagellation? My rookie mistake: I kept firing off one-line demands and then getting annoyed when my results were… let’s say, “minimalist.” Turns out, the AI is not a mind reader (my therapist’s job remains secure). **Biggest blunder?** Never giving examples or context. Solution: treat AI like a toddler meeting your in-laws for the first time. Be *painfully* specific. Fewer tantrums, more useful answers. Let’s get to the hands-on bit—an exercise to flex your AI interaction muscle: Tonight, pick a small writing task. Come up with two example outputs—good or bad, doesn’t matter. Toss them in with your real request. Compare the AI’s reply to your earlier attempts. Bask in the glory of incremental progress, or at least fewer existential emails. Final tip for evaluating your AI-generated gems: Don’t just ask, “Does this make sense?” Instead, check: is the tone right for my audience, does the information actually answer my need, and could I show this to another human without crying? If not, go back and refine—give more details or tweak your examples. That’s it for today’s episode of “I am GPTed.” If you got something useful—or even a new favorite way to phrase regret—smash that subscribe button. Thanks for hanging out with me, Mal, as we do our part to make AI advice just a little more human (with only a reasonable amount of sarcasm). This has been a Quiet Please production—find out more at quietplease.ai. Now, go forth and prompt responsibly!…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the podcast where I, Mal – your resident Misfit Master of AI and lifelong subscriber to the “Try Everything at Least Three Times Before Admitting You’re Wrong” newsletter – take you through AI topics without the buzzwords, gatekeeping, or the vague promise that artificial intelligence will bring you inner peace or cook you breakfast. Today we’re diving into one of my favorite prompting techniques: **role prompting**. That’s right—giving your AI a job title so it actually behaves like it knows what it’s talking about. Think of it like asking your friend Kevin for tax advice… unless you tell him to pretend he’s an accountant, you’re just going to end up with “Have you tried crypto?” as the answer. **Let’s get practical. Here’s my disastrous “before” example:** > “Write a summary of this article.” You’ll get a summary, sure—bland, flavorless, probably lifted straight from the middle of the Wikipedia sandwich tray. Now, here’s the “after,” with a little role-based magic and plain instructions: > “You are a science writer for a popular magazine. Summarize this article in a way that’s engaging for readers with no scientific background. Highlight why this topic matters today.” Suddenly, you’re reading something with a pulse, and nobody needs a PhD to follow along. According to the Prompt Engineering Guide, this “role prompting” helps steer the AI’s personality and expertise, and when you tie it to your actual goals—engagement, clarity, not terrifying your readers with jargon—it performs way better than default requests. **Practical use case time:** Let’s say you’re swamped at work, and your boss wants you to draft a customer-facing FAQ. Instead of wrestling with writer’s block or recycling dusty old templates, prompt AI like this: > “Act as a customer support specialist for our small business. Create friendly, concise FAQs based on our products and recent customer emails.” Suddenly your FAQ isn’t just functional; it’s in the right tone, sounds human, and actually helps people. Oh, and you can take that caffeine break you were definitely not going to take anyway. **Now here’s the mistake I made (semi-monthly, in case you’re tracking):** I used to ask AI for “concise meeting notes” and just…copy-pasted its first try into an email. Spoiler: Half the time it missed the big decisions or mispronounced people’s names in text (don’t ask). The fix? Always review, rephrase where needed, and—my secret—ask AI to critique its own work first: “What’s missing from these notes? What would make them clearer?” That simple ask catches most errors before I embarrass myself *again*. **Want to practice? Try this exercise:** Pick a simple task—summarize your weekend. First, prompt AI: “Summarize my weekend.” Then change it to: “Act as my witty friend. Summarize my weekend in three funny sentences, focusing on anything I did that was regrettable or entertaining.” Notice the difference? Now you’re thinking like a prompt pro. **Before I go, here’s a rapid-fire tip:** If AI coughs up a response that sounds weird or half-baked, ask for another version with feedback: “Try again, but be more specific and make it shorter.” Iterating and being picky with your requests is not “being mean to the robots”; it’s essential for quality results. You wouldn’t accept your own first draft—or your first pancake—so why settle with AI? Alright, time for Mal’s Minute of Humility: When I first tried role prompting, I accidentally told my AI to “act as an enthusiastic cat.” Let’s just say the resulting tech article involved a lot of purring, and very little substance. Lesson learned: be specific, and maybe stick to roles that pay taxes. Don’t forget to subscribe to *I am GPTed* so you never miss another episode of AI know-how, sarcasm, or the latest in self-inflicted learning disasters. Thanks for tuning in—this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, head to quietplease.ai. Until next time, remember: prompt responsibly, and double-check before sending.…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where practical AI advice meets dry wit, subtle sarcasm, and the charisma of someone who once thought “large language model” was just a tech guy’s way of describing his new haircut. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Yes, I’m a former skeptic, now professionally awkward… but somehow good with ChatGPT. If I can untangle AI, so can you. Let’s jump in. **Today’s topic: Getting Better AI Responses With Examples** Now, imagine you’re at a pizza place. You say, “Make me a pizza.” Could be pineapple, could be sardines, could be a war crime. But if you say, “Make me a pizza like the one my grandma made, extra crispy edges, just a hint of garlic,”—well, suddenly your odds of getting an edible result skyrocket. Same deal with AI prompting. **Giving examples in your prompt massively improves the quality of the response.** According to folks who study prompt engineering, if you add a clear sample of what you want, the AI usually follows the format, tone, or style you showed, like a weirdly helpful parrot. Here’s my before and after: - **Before:** “Write a meeting recap for today.” - **After:** “Write a meeting recap like this: ‘Today’s meeting covered project updates, budget concerns, and next steps: 1) send new proposals, 2) schedule our next review.’” The difference? *Before* gives me a vague blob. *After* gives me a concise summary, bullet points included, plus way fewer existential questions about why I even bothered having a meeting. **Practical Use Case: Summarizing Your Messy Inbox** Here’s something you might not have tried—ask AI to sort and summarize your emails. Prompt: “Summarize the following emails like this sample: ‘Request, deadline, priority level.’” Simply copy-paste the texts and let the AI create a digest. It’s like having an intern, minus the cold brew budget. **The Classic Mistake: Vague Prompts** I’ll be honest—I used to write prompts like, “Help me with this text.” I’d get responses so generic they might as well say, “Have you tried turning it off and back on?” The fix? **Be specific. Add examples. Tell AI exactly what you want.** If your prompt looks like a tweet from 2008, sorry, the bot’s not psychic. **Simple Exercise: Example-Driven Practice** Try this: - Take something you routinely do—say, writing a thank-you note. - Write the prompt: “Write a thank-you note like this sample: ‘Thanks for your help with the fundraiser. It meant a lot, and I hope we can work together again soon.’” - See how the AI adapts, then tweak the sample to get the style you like. Repeat for recipes, reports, even breakup texts—I won’t judge. **Evaluating AI Content: Revision Magic** Here’s my tip for making AI’s output shine: **Don’t settle for the first response. Refine your prompt, add examples, ask for alternative versions.** Good writing, like my hair in high school, thrives on revision. AI improves with feedback—treat it like an overenthusiastic intern, not a prophet. Before I go, a quick personal anecdote: First time I tried example-based prompts, I got a meeting summary so much better than my own, I briefly considered firing myself. But, hey, here I am—persistently learning, constantly revising, and still a little confused by spreadsheets. Subscribe to “I am GPTed” for more AI shenanigans. Thanks for listening. Check out more at Quiet Please dot AI—because there’s no hype, just help. This has been a Quiet Please production. Catch you next time, and remember: Keep your prompts clear and your sarcasm clearer!…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Hey, you’ve tuned in to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where an AI skeptic with bad luck (that’s me—Mal, the Misfit Master of AI) became weirdly competent at prompt engineering. If you’re drowning in AI jargon, good news: I’m allergic. Today, let’s drag one actionable prompting technique out of the tech swamp, apply it to something practical, and laugh at my inevitable blunders in the process. Let’s start with the **magical power of role prompting.** It sounds like a Marvel superpower, but all it really means is telling your AI who you want it to pretend to be. Not in a "catfish the internet" way—just so it answers questions more usefully. Here’s a before-and-after, starring me, your tragic hero: - Before: I once typed, “Write a summary of World War II.” What I got back was basically a Wikipedia smoothie—every fact, no flavor, and definitely not what I wanted for my middle-schooler’s history project. - After: I tried, “Act as if you’re a history teacher explaining World War II to an eighth-grade class. Use simple language, keep it engaging, and avoid unnecessary dates unless they really matter.” Suddenly, the answer had structure, a friendly tone, and—miracle of miracles!—my kid actually read it. The point? When you say “act as if you’re X” or “answer like you’re Y,” the AI suddenly finds its costume box and delivers responses tailored for your situation. It’s practical theater, minus the drama. Now, here’s a use case most folks overlook: **meal planning.** Seriously. If you’re like me, you stand in front of your fridge and see only existential dread and half a bell pepper. Try this: prompt your AI with “Act as if you’re a nutritionist who can make a meal plan using only what’s in my fridge: bell pepper, feta, and wilting spinach. Offer three recipes that don’t require fancy cooking skills or a will to live.” Suddenly, you’ll get personalized, realistic recipes—no kale-chip evangelism required. Time for the classic rookie mistake, starring yours truly: **Vague prompts.** My early days? Picture me typing “Make my resume better,” then wondering why I received a generic mess full of “innovative synergy.” The fix: Be specific. Instead of “fix my resume,” try: “Act as a tech recruiter. Edit my resume for clarity and remove buzzwords, using plain English.” Admit it, you’ve made the vague-prompt error too. Here’s a five-minute **AI workout** for you: Pick a task you do often—like writing a polite but firm email. Ask the AI to do it in three different roles: a diplomatic manager, a stand-up comedian, and a no-nonsense lawyer. Read the difference between versions. You’ll start getting a feel for how role-prompting shifts the output. For the skeptics—yes, I see you—when you get an AI response, **evaluate it like you’d taste test soup:** Is the tone right? Is there something missing? Don’t accept the first draft. Ask it to refine—shorter, more detailed, less robotic, more empathetic. Feedback is your friend here. Quick story before you go: The first time I used role prompting, I accidentally asked for “a pirate-themed explanation of cloud storage.” The AI’s response: “Arrr, your files be floating in the digital sea, safe from landlubbers!” Did it help my team? No. Did it make the department laugh for a week? Absolutely. If today’s chat made your brain less foggy, subscribe to “I am GPTed.” Thanks for hanging out and embracing your inner misfit. This has been a Quiet Please production, so to learn more (or just see if I get replaced by a robot), check out quietplease dot ai. Until next time, remember: every AI master started as a misfit. Even me.…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where the host’s technical expertise is matched only by their ability to trip over a power cord. I’m Mal, your misfit master of AI—proof that anyone can go from tech skeptic to prompt whisperer, all while maintaining a healthy disdain for marketing jargon and an allergy to unnecessary acronyms. If AI were an Olympic sport, I’d have won a medal for “Most Accidental Successes.” Today we’re talking about *few-shot prompting*—it’s a game-changer, trust me, and I say that having once prompted an AI to “write my grocery list,” only to receive an essay on the dangers of gluten. Few-shot prompting simply means giving the AI a few examples before you make your real request. It’s like showing your dog the treat before you say “sit.” Here’s my before and after: BEFORE: “Write a joke about bananas.” Result? “Bananas are yellow. Haha.” AFTER: “Here are two jokes about fruit: Q: Why did the orange stop halfway up the hill? A: It ran out of juice. Q: How do grapes organize a party? A: They wine about it. Now write a joke about bananas.” Response? “Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn’t find a date.” See? The AI found its funny bone after a little nudge. Let’s talk *practical use*: Imagine emailing a colleague. With a few-shot prompt, you can show the tone and details you want. For example, feed the AI a couple of polite but clear emails you've written before, then ask it to draft a new one. Suddenly your Monday morning notes sound friendly and mercifully free of legalese, and you didn’t need a corporate communications degree. Now for my shameful confession: when I started, I’d scream “Write this for me!” and complain the answer sounded like a robot auditioning for a Shakespeare play. The mistake? I wasn’t specific enough, and I didn’t give examples. The fix? Copy-paste a couple of real-world samples. That way, you train the thing to sound less like your HR department and more like, well, you. Ready to level up? Try this exercise: Next time you’re at work or writing something, find two different outputs—maybe two email replies or two jokes. Feed them to the AI and ask for a third, matching style and tone. You’ll be amazed how much closer it gets to your actual voice. Bonus points if you spot the AI’s attempts at imitation and rate them on a scale from “uncanny” to “my evil twin.” One last tip: *Don’t trust everything the AI spits out on the first try*. Always revise and refine—think of it as editing a slightly eccentric coworker. Ask it for variations, check the facts if it pretends to know your birthday, and never assume the first draft is the final answer. If something seems off, it probably is. Tech hype might promise instant magic, but even AI needs a few tries to get it right—and that’s coming from someone who once got a cake recipe that included “two hours of existential dread.” Before I let you go, here's a personal anecdote: The first time I used few-shot prompting, I accidentally trained my AI to add sarcastic PS notes to every message. My mother was confused, my boss was concerned, and I learned to always review *before* sending. Subscribe to “I am GPTed” wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening—your attention span is more valuable than gold in the AI world. Leave a review, share with friends who love awkward brilliance, and remember: this has been a Quiet Please production. Want more misfit wisdom? Visit quietplease.ai. Catch you next time, fellow GPT-heads!…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Today’s episode is for everyone who’s ever said, “AI sounds cool, but I don’t speak robot.” Welcome to “I am GPTed”—I’m Mal, former tech skeptic, aspiring sandwich artist, and your Misfit Master of AI… mostly by accident. Today we’re tackling how one prompting technique can transform your results from “meh” to “whoa.” The magic word: **role prompting**. Picture this: You ask an AI, “Tell me how to write a resume.” What do you get? A wall of bland advice—like someone printed a Wikipedia page and handed it to you with a limp handshake. Now, let’s turn up the dial. Try this: “Act as if you’re an experienced tech recruiter. Give me resume tips for landing my first IT job.” Suddenly AI channels its inner LinkedIn-guru, busts out keywords, explains what hiring managers actually look for, and probably wishes you luck with a slightly passive-aggressive smile. I admit, the first fifteen times I tried prompting, role prompting was as mysterious as my missing left sock. I typed stuff like “How do I budget?” and got back the type of advice my grandma once gave me—overspend on candy, regret nothing. Only later did I realize that telling AI who to act as—teacher, chef, business analyst—makes it finally stop pretending it knows everything and actually offer advice that feels relevant, because it’s aiming for YOUR context. Now let’s apply this to a practical use-case you might not have thought of: **meal planning**. You've got random groceries and no clear culinary vision (my personal brand, honestly). Instead of begging ChatGPT for “recipes with chicken,” say: “Act as a busy parent with 20 minutes and three hungry kids. Suggest a dinner plan using chicken, broccoli, and potatoes.” Instantly—realistic, fast recipes, suggestions for prepping like a pro, and maybe even tips for hiding broccoli (if you’re truly desperate). If you’re new to prompting, you’ll probably make my favorite rookie mistake: **being way too vague**. Just asking, “Help me with my email,” gets you something written by an alien who’s read too many business textbooks. Instead, set the role—“Act as a customer service manager. Write a friendly follow-up email for my online order.” Yes, I made the vague mistake for about a month. Once, my AI-generated “friendly” email got a reply: “Is this a prank?” Have fun explaining that in a team meeting. **Simple exercise** for today: Pick one routine task—write a morning To-Do list, plan your next grocery run, draft a text to your boss—and prompt the AI to act as a relevant expert. Notice the difference. Then, tweak the role—swap “chef” for “nutritionist,” “manager” for “mentor”—and watch your results morph. And finally, one easy **tip for evaluating AI output:** After the AI responds, ask it to critique its own work—“How could this be clearer?” or “What’s missing?” It’s like making AI edit itself; sometimes it’s harsh, sometimes defensive, but often the improvements are real. (Sure, it’s a bit like asking a goldfish for career advice, but the results are surprisingly less slippery.) If you learned a trick or laughed at my expense, hit subscribe—seriously, there’s nothing more fun than getting new listeners who love practical advice and bad analogies. Thanks for listening to “I am GPTed”—for more, check out Quiet Please productions at quietplease.ai. This is Mal, reminding you that anyone can prompt like a pro after making enough spectacular mistakes. See you next time!…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where we turn the world’s hottest hype machine, artificial intelligence, into your cool, sensible sidekick. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Yes, that Mal—the guy who until recently thought “prompt engineering” was either performance art or a really inefficient car wash. Today, we're getting practical. No jargon, no corporate worship. Just the art of getting AI to do what you actually want…even if, like me, you think ‘context window’ sounds like something you accidentally break before lunch. Let’s unpack one specific prompting technique that actually improves your results. And by ‘improves,’ I mean transforms AI from “half-baked intern with Wi-Fi problems” into “helpful coworker who might save your job.” The trick? **Assigning the AI a role, then being explicit with your instructions**. Harvard’s tech team suggests something as simple as “Act as if you are an experienced copy editor.” This isn't just make-believe—the AI literally tailors its answer to fit the role, like a method actor who skipped lunch. Let’s try it, Mal-style: - **Before:** “Summarize this report.” - **Result:** Wall of text. About as engaging as a tax manual. - **After:** “Pretend you’re a journalist writing for a fifth-grade reading level. Summarize this report in three bullet points, then give one fun fact.” - **Result:** Actual readability! Even my technophobic uncle could understand. And yes, I’ve only recently stopped shouting at my keyboard, “Why is this thing so vague?” Turns out, the AI's not psychic. I’m not either—unless we're talking about sensing when the office donuts are about to run out. Now, let’s look at a practical use case that might surprise you: **meal planning**. No, seriously. Instead of scrolling Pinterest for two hours and ending up with a kale-chip casserole you’ll never touch, try: “Act as my personal nutrition coach. Make a shopping list using only what’s in my fridge and suggest a three-day meal plan—emphasis on speed and zero kale.” You’ll get better, more actionable results than you thought possible—and far fewer accidental green smoothies. Of course, I have to own up to a classic rookie mistake: **being too vague**. My first month, I’d type things like “Write a cover letter.” The AI gave me something so generic I could taste the template. If you don’t tell it the style, role, and detail you want, you’ll spend more time editing than if you’d just written the thing yourself. Yes, I’ve rage-deleted more “To Whom It May Concern” cover letters than I care to admit. Here’s a super simple exercise: pick one task—say, rewriting an email. Give the AI a job, like “Act as a polite professional assistant.” Specify the tone: friendly but concise. Compare what you get if you do or do not provide these details. You’ll see the difference straight away. It’s like teaching a dog tricks: if I say “sit,” don’t be surprised if AI starts rolling over instead. Last pro tip: **always review the output critically**. Read it out loud. If it sounds like the beginning of a Marvel movie or a robot uprising, hit undo and revise your prompt. Tweak, specify, and when in doubt, ask for two options and combine the best bits. I’ve learned: the difference between “passable” and “rock star” often comes down to the prompt, not the processor. That’s a wrap for today’s episode! Before I vanish into a cloud of digital metaphor, remember: I once asked AI to write a haiku for my anniversary. It rhymed “love” with “dove” and mentioned my wife’s actual birthday—because yes, I provided real-world details this time. She rolled her eyes but still said it was better than my usual handwriting. If this made you slightly less afraid of AI, or at least gave you a reason to laugh at my expense, subscribe to “I am GPTed.” Thanks for listening; you’ve been an excellent audience—unless you’re an AI transcript bot, in which case, 6/10 for effort. And hey, this has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quietplease.ai. Don’t just get AI’d—get GPTed with Mal. See you next time!…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

[Upbeat jingle fades in] MAL: Welcome back to "I am GPTed"—the only podcast where even the host is still louder than the AI... and that's saying something. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, former card-carrying tech skeptic turned accidental digital sorcerer. Today, I'm dishing out practical AI advice for all you bright-eyed prompt wranglers—and yes, the sarcasm comes at no extra charge. Let’s get straight into it: Today’s *magic trick* is called **role prompting**. No, it's not improv theater, but hear me out. Instead of just asking, “Write me a meeting summary,” you *tell* the AI who to be. Try “Act as my super-busy executive assistant trained in ruthless efficiency—summarize this meeting for someone who only cares about actions.” Instant upgrade. Here’s my before-and-after for you: - Before: “Summarize this meeting.” - After, with role prompting: “Act as my no-nonsense executive assistant. Give me only the action items from this meeting and skip the fluff.” The AI goes from rambling intern to seasoned pro. I wish it worked on my teenage nephew, but I digress. Now, *where can you use this in real life*? Here’s one I stumbled into: Ever written a review or testimonial and gotten stuck? Try: “Act as a happy, but concise, customer who liked the service but hates writing reviews. Write me three lines for my testimonial.” Suddenly, it nails your voice *and* your enthusiasm—or your lack thereof. That’s multitasking I can respect. Let’s talk about a *classic* beginner mistake—one I made so many times, I should have earned frequent-flyer miles. The mistake? Being way too vague. My original prompts? “Write me a bio.” AI would spit out something so generic, my own mother wouldn’t recognize it. I finally learned: **specificity is the name of the game**. So—don’t just say “Write a bio.” Say “Act as a witty LinkedIn coach. Write a two-sentence bio that mentions my background in teaching and my passion for sock puppets.” Thank me later. Or don’t. I can take it—I’ve seen my own report cards. Here’s a dead-simple exercise to sharpen your skills: Every time you ask AI for something this week, add a role. “Act as a chef,” “Act as a project manager,” “Act as my personal cheerleader.” Then, tweak it. Which role gives you the results you actually like? It's extreme makeover: AI edition. Final tip: Evaluate before you celebrate. Read the AI’s output with fresh eyes. Ask yourself, “If I handed this to my boss—or my cat—would they be confused or impressed?” If you’re not sure, refine the prompt. Seriously, even professional AI users do this. If someone says they don’t, they’re lying or they’re my former self. Before I go, quick personal story: I used to think “prompt engineering” was a fancy way to ask for help with your printer. I once told a chatbot, “Just fix it, please.” It tried to enroll me in a welding course. True story. Lesson learned: machines read minds about as well as my ex reads Ikea instructions. Subscribe to "I am GPTed" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Thanks for tuning in and letting an ex-skeptic talk at you for a bit. Remember, this has been a Quiet Please production—learn more at quietplease.ai. And if your next AI experiment is a mess, don’t worry. If I can get GPTed, so can you. [Upbeat jingle swells, fades out]…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Hello, fellow digital dabblers and analog dreamers—welcome to another episode of “I am GPTed.” I’m your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. A guy who thought “deep learning” referred to my failed attempt at meditating... and now I coach robots for fun. It’s true: I once mocked smart speakers, but now I give my microwave pep talks just in case it’s listening. Today, let’s get you one step closer to using AI without feeling like you need a computer science degree—or a therapy session afterward. Let’s kick off with a prompting technique that changed my game: **role prompting.** Yes, you can tell the AI what hat to wear—without needing to send it a calendar invite. For example, if you just ask: *“What’s a good recipe with eggs?”* you’ll get a bland, one-size-fits-all list. But if you say: *“Act as if you are a Michelin-star chef. Suggest a creative, easy egg recipe for someone with two left thumbs in the kitchen and a hatred for extra dishes.”* Boom! Suddenly, the AI channels Gordon Ramsay (minus the yelling), giving you witty, tailored advice that actually considers your epic aversion to dirty pans. According to research from Harvard IT, simply framing your prompt with “Act as if…” massively levels up the quality and style of responses. Now, here’s a practical use case few beginners consider: *create personalized email drafts.* Tell AI, *“Act as if you’re an empathetic customer support agent. Write a thank-you reply to my client, Sarah, who gave us feedback.”* The AI will tone it down, keep it polite, and you won’t accidentally send Sarah a message that sounds like it was written by a caffeinated chat bot. This scales, folks—imagine having your own army of polite digital helpers, minus the HR headaches. Of course, let’s address the classic rookie mistake—one I made so often, I could have patented it: **being too vague.** I used to type, “Write a summary of this” or “Make it shorter.” Unsurprisingly, my AI responded with the digital equivalent of “K.” If you want magic, you need to be precise: provide context, audience, and desired format. Trust me, vague prompts are why my first attempts at using AI produced outputs so confusing even my cat walked off in disgust. Here’s a simple exercise to sharpen your skills: Pick a daily task—let’s say, planning dinner. First, ask, “What should I make for dinner?” Then, try: “Act as a busy parent with thirty minutes and only basic pantry staples. Give three dinner options, each with a vegetarian twist.” Compare the answers. See which one you’d actually eat, and not just to be polite to your microwave. Finally, a tip for when the AI gives you an answer: **Don’t trust the first output.** Read it, spot-check for any hallucinated facts (that’s AI speak for “I had a weird dream and thought it was true”), and don’t be afraid to send it back for another draft. Design pros and writers revise, and so should you. If it sounds off, tweak your prompt and try again—like a chef adjusting salt, not like a college student microwaving leftovers. To close, let me confess: the first time I used an AI for work, I forgot to specify a role. It proudly introduced me as “Dear Esteemed Customer” in an email to my boss. I’ve now earned the distinguished title of “That Guy” at the office, and I never skip prompt details anymore. If you enjoyed this, subscribe to “I am GPTed.” Thanks for spending your precious brain cycles with me. Check out quietplease.ai to learn more. This has been a Quiet Please production, reminding you: the best prompt is the one you don’t have to explain to your cat. Till next time, keep misfitting—intelligently.…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Hey, it’s Mal — the Misfit Master of AI — and this is I am GPTed. I used to roll my eyes at AI the way I roll my ankles in cheap running shoes. Then I accidentally got good at it. Now I translate robot into human so you don’t have to. Let’s fix one thing today: your prompts. The single technique that levels up your results is role + constraints. Translation: tell the AI who it is, what outcome you want, and what to avoid. Before: “Write a marketing email about our new water bottle.” After: “Act as a seasoned email copywriter for eco-friendly brands. Write a 120–150 word launch email for our reusable steel bottle for busy parents. Include one clear benefit-led headline, three short bullet points, and a single CTA. Avoid hype words like ‘revolutionary.’ Keep reading level around 7th grade.” Hear the difference? The first one invites fluff. The second one forces clarity. When you give a role and guardrails, you get fewer cringe adjectives and more usable copy. If you’re fancy, add a quick example of the tone you like — that’s called few-shot prompting — but keep it short so the AI doesn’t just mirror it. Now, a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: AI as your meeting prep buddy. Not note-taker — prep buddy. Paste the agenda and attendee list. Then say: “Act as my chief of staff. In 5 bullet points, list likely objections from Finance, two data points I should bring, and a 60-second opener I can read verbatim. Keep it neutral and specific.” You’ll walk in sounding prepared instead of ‘winging it with vibes.’ Common beginner mistake? Asking for everything in one go and then blaming the AI for writing a casserole of nonsense. I did this for months. I’d ask for “a plan, a script, five headlines, and a catchy slogan” in one prompt and wonder why it read like a committee wrote it during a fire drill. Fix: decompose. First ask for an outline. Approve it. Then ask for section 1. Iterate. Yes, it’s slower. Also yes, it’s better. Simple exercise to build your AI chops this week: - Pick one everyday task you repeat: email, message, summary, caption. - Write a 3-line prompt using this template: 1) Role: “Act as my [specific expert].” 2) Task + constraints: “Produce [format, length, tone]. Include [must-haves]. Avoid [don’ts].” 3) Quality check: “Ask 3 clarifying questions before you start.” - Run it. Answer the questions. Rerun. Save the best version as a reusable prompt. That’s your starter kit. Tip for evaluating and improving AI output: - First pass: structure. Is the format what you asked for? If not, stop and ask it to “regenerate using the requested structure only.” - Second pass: facts. Highlight anything that looks suspicious and say, “List claims that require verification and suggest sources to confirm.” Then you, a human adult, actually check them. - Third pass: tone and clarity. Paste your audience profile and ask, “Rewrite for this audience at [reading level], keep verbs active, remove filler words.” If it hedges or hypes, tell it exactly which words to cut. Remember: you’re the director, the AI is the intern. Smart, fast, occasionally weird. Give it a role, constraints, and feedback, and it stops being weird in useful ways. Quick personal anecdote: I learned this the hard way writing a pitch. My first draft was pure buzzword soup — blockchain energy synergistics, or whatever. I added role + constraints, banned three of my own pet phrases, and suddenly it sounded like an adult who’d met a customer before. The pitch landed. My ego survived. Subscribe to the podcast for more practical, hype-free AI habits. Thanks for listening. This has been I am GPTed from Quiet Please. To learn more, head to quiet please dot ai.…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

Hey there, humans and probable AI lurkers! You’re tuned in to "I am GPTed," the show where technological misfits get their practical dose of AI advice — brought to you by me, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, former skeptic and accidental prompt whisperer. Today, we’re tackling the sacred art of prompting: specifically, how *few-shot prompting* can turn your AI helper from a well-meaning word salad chef into a digital sous chef who actually understands your order. Let me demonstrate. Picture old Mal, blissfully ignorant, typing: “Write a thank you email.” What did I get back? Something that sounded like a robot on its first day at customer service. Now, let’s sprinkle in a few-shot prompt: “Write a short thank you email. Here’s an example: ‘Hi Jules, thanks for your help with the report. Really appreciate it! Best, Mal.’ Write one for Pat about the sales call.” Suddenly, the AI starts sounding like it’s met a human before. The magic is in the examples — you’re basically showing the AI the ropes, like training a puppy, except less chewing on slippers. Now, let’s pivot to a practical use case. Imagine you’re planning a work meeting agenda. Instead of wrangling with Google Docs and hoping inspiration arrives before Friday, use a prompt like: “Act as if you’re a project manager. Organize this list of topics into a clear meeting agenda. Do present each as a timed bullet point. Don’t include anything about snacks.” Suddenly, your AI is that one organized friend we all wish we had — no jargon, all helpfulness. Of course, I can’t let you off the hook without confessing a rookie mistake: *vague prompting.* Yup, guilty. Before I learned my lesson, I’d ask things like “Summarize this,” and get back something so generic even my cat looked unimpressed. How do you avoid my fate? Give context! Specify. “Summarize this article for a team who hates jargon and only reads bullet points.” You’ll get output that doesn’t require a decoder ring and less sighing at your screen. Let’s level up your skills with a simple exercise. Tonight, pick any routine task — say, writing an apology for forgetting to pick up milk (we’ve all been there). First, prompt with no context. Then, add an example: “Here’s how I apologized for missing book club: ‘Sorry for dropping the ball — next round’s on me!’ Use this tone for milk.” Compare results. Notice how the AI gets snappier and sounds more like the real you? That’s the power of a well-placed example, my friends. Before you sign off and let AI do the heavy lifting, here’s my tip for evaluating your AI’s handiwork: *read it aloud.* If it sounds like a speech from a motivational refrigerator magnet, go back and refine your prompt. Be ruthlessly specific. If it makes you laugh or solves your problem, congrats, you’ve officially GPTed. You know, when I first started playing with prompts, I couldn’t tell a chain-of-thought from a chain email. My first attempts were so vague that even AI wanted clarification. But every embarrassing misstep was a prompt in disguise, teaching me what not to do, one awkward output at a time. So, don’t forget to subscribe to “I am GPTed” wherever podcasts are forced upon your ears. Thanks for listening, and hey — try, fail, iterate. It’s the unofficial motto here. You can always learn more (and laugh more) at QuietPlease.ai. This has been a Quiet Please production — now go and prompt like a misfit master.…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

[Intro music plays] Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the rest of us. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in the responses you get from AI tools. Trust me, I've generated my fair share of nonsense before figuring this out. So, here's the deal: Be specific. Like, ridiculously specific. Instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling hamster named Nibbles who accidentally saves the world from an alien invasion." The more details you provide, the better the AI can understand what you're looking for. Before I learned this, my prompts were vaguer than a politician's campaign promises. I'd ask for a "good" essay or a "nice" poem, and the AI would give me something that was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. But when I started getting specific, magic happened. The AI actually produced content that I could work with. Who knew? Now, let's talk about a practical use case that you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate meal plans based on your dietary preferences, allergies, and even what's currently in your fridge. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat and the exorbitant salary. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers, of a common mistake that even I, the Misfit Master, have made: forgetting to fact-check. Just because an AI generates something that sounds good doesn't mean it's accurate. I once used an AI to write a blog post about the history of bagels, and it confidently stated that bagels were invented by a Swedish chef named Björn in the 1920s. Spoiler alert: they weren't. So, always double-check the information you get from AI tools. It's like my grandpa always said, "Trust, but verify." Of course, he was talking about his old fishing buddies, but the principle still applies. Now, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: Start a conversation with an AI chatbot and try to make it tell you a joke. But here's the catch: You can only use questions. No statements allowed. This will force you to get creative with your prompts and think about how to guide the conversation in the direction you want. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: Read it out loud. Seriously. If it sounds awkward or clunky when you say it, chances are it needs some work. I once generated a product description that sounded like it was written by a malfunctioning thesaurus. "Experience the luxurious softness of our premium toilet paper, crafted from the finest pulp fibers and imbued with the essence of angel tears." Yeah, no. Back to the drawing board. Well, that's it for today, folks. Remember, the key to success with AI is to be specific, fact-check, and always be willing to laugh at your own mistakes. Like the time I accidentally used an AI to generate a love letter to my ex. Let's just say it was a bit too honest about my shortcomings. Oops. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. And hey, do me a favor and subscribe to the podcast, will ya? It helps me keep the lights on and the AI running. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to practice those prompting skills. Oh, and before I forget, this has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more about what they're up to at quietplease.ai. Now, go forth and generate some AI magic! [Outro music plays]…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

[Intro music fades in] Hey there, tech misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of "Misadventures in Machine Learning." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you navigate the wild world of AI without losing your sanity or your sense of humor. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Mal, I'm lucky if I can prompt my dog to sit, let alone an AI." But trust me, it's not rocket science. One simple trick is to be specific and break down your request into clear steps. Instead of asking, "Hey AI, write me a best-selling novel," try something like, "Generate a rough outline for a dystopian sci-fi story set in a world where humans have forgotten how to make coffee." Believe me, the AI appreciates the extra guidance, and you'll get much better results. I learned this the hard way after receiving a 10-page essay on the history of paperclips when all I wanted was a catchy slogan for my imaginary office supply store. Next, let's explore a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to generate creative excuses for getting out of awkward social situations. Tired of attending your second cousin's best friend's baby shower? Just feed the AI some details and watch it craft a believable tale of woe involving a rare tropical disease or an urgent knitting emergency. Disclaimer: Mal is not responsible for any relationships ruined by AI-generated excuses. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming the AI knows what you're thinking. I once spent an hour arguing with a chatbot about the meaning of life before realizing I hadn't actually asked it a question. Lesson learned: be explicit and don't assume the AI can read your mind. It's a machine, not your therapist. To help you practice your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: have a conversation with an AI about a topic you know absolutely nothing about, like quantum physics or the mating habits of the Peruvian dung beetle. See how long you can keep the conversation going without revealing your ignorance. Bonus points if you manage to convince the AI that you're an expert. Finally, when it comes to evaluating and improving AI-generated content, remember this: if it sounds like something a sleep-deprived college student would write after chugging six energy drinks, it probably needs some work. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to revise and refine the output until it meets your standards. Well, that's all for now, folks. Before I go, let me leave you with a quick anecdote. When I first started playing around with AI, I accidentally created a chatbot that only spoke in dad jokes. It was like living with a thousand corny uncles. But hey, it taught me the importance of being specific with your prompts, and now I have a never-ending supply of groan-worthy puns. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button, because who knows what AI-induced shenanigans I'll get into next time? Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed this episode, why not share it with a friend who could use a laugh and some practical AI advice? Oh, and before I forget, this podcast is a Quiet Please production. Head over to quietplease.ai to learn more about how they're helping people like you and me navigate the world of AI without losing our minds. Until next time, happy prompting! [Outro music fades in]…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

[Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well, if it isn't my fellow AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical advice and self-deprecating humor. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, use cases, and beginner mistakes. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride! First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in your AI responses. When crafting your prompts, try to be as specific as possible. Instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted mansion, featuring a clever detective and a plot twist ending." Trust me, I've learned the hard way that vague prompts lead to equally vague and uninspiring responses. [Chuckles] Now, let's move on to a practical use case that you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a convincing cover letter for a job application? Well, AI can help! Feed the job description and your relevant experience into an AI tool, and let it generate a draft for you. Of course, you'll want to review and edit the output, but it's a fantastic starting point. I wish I'd known this trick back when I was applying for my first tech job – it would have saved me hours of staring at a blank screen! Speaking of mistakes, let me share one that I see beginners make all the time (and yes, I've been guilty of this myself). They assume that AI can read their minds and deliver perfect results with minimal input. Spoiler alert: it can't. You need to provide clear instructions and context for the AI to work its magic. It's like giving directions to a tourist – if you're vague or ambiguous, they'll end up lost and confused. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and try to explain it to an AI as if you were talking to a friend. Pay attention to how you structure your prompts and how the AI responds. Keep refining your prompts until you get the desired output. It's like having a conversation with a very intelligent, but slightly literal-minded, buddy. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to always have a human in the loop. AI can be a powerful tool, but it's not perfect. Always review the output with a critical eye and make necessary edits or adjustments. It's like using a spell-checker – it's helpful, but you still need to proofread for context and meaning. [Sighs] You know, I once used an AI tool to generate a product description for my online store. I was so excited by how quickly it produced the text that I didn't bother to read it carefully before posting. Turns out, the AI had included a bunch of irrelevant information and even a few embarrassing typos. Lesson learned: always, always proofread! Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember to subscribe to the podcast for more AI adventures and misadventures. And hey, if you enjoyed this episode, why not share it with a friend or leave a review? Every little bit helps! This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Thanks for listening, and until next time, keep exploring the wonderful world of AI! And don't forget, this has been a Quiet Please production. Head over to quietplease.ai to learn more about how AI can help you level up your content game. [Outro music fades in]…
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I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

[Intro Music] Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to another episode of "AI for the Rest of Us." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game without drowning in a sea of technobabble. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I'm not a fancy AI whisperer. I just want my chatbot to stop spitting out nonsense." Well, fear not! Here's a simple trick that's helped me go from AI disaster to AI master: be specific. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? Instead of asking your AI to "write a poem," try something like "write a 4-stanza rhyming poem about a cat named Whiskers who loves to eat lasagna." The more details you provide, the better the results. Trust me, I've gone from getting poems that read like a toddler's grocery list to Shakespearean masterpieces just by being a bit more specific. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your next vacation? I know, I know, you're probably thinking, "Mal, I can barely trust AI to write a coherent email, let alone plan my precious time off." But hear me out! With the right prompts, you can get your AI to generate itineraries, suggest hidden gems, and even help you find the best deals on flights and hotels. It's like having a travel agent in your pocket, minus the judgy looks when you ask for the tenth time if there's a discount for bringing your emotional support iguana. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers! There's a common mistake that even I, the Misfit Master, have made: forgetting to fact-check. It's easy to get swept up in the excitement of having an AI writing buddy, but remember, these models can sometimes generate information that's more fiction than fact. So, always double-check those important details, like making sure that the "quaint little town" your AI suggested isn't actually a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Now, let's get to the fun part: practice! Here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Take a favorite movie quote and ask your AI to rewrite it in the style of a different character or genre. For example, take the classic line from Forrest Gump, "Life is like a box of chocolates," and ask your AI to rewrite it as if Yoda from Star Wars said it. The results might surprise you, or at least give you a good laugh. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read it out loud. I know it sounds silly, but trust me, it works. If it sounds like something a sleep-deprived toddler would say after eating a thesaurus, it's probably not quite ready for primetime. Keep iterating and refining your prompts until it sounds like something you'd actually want to read. Well, that's all for today, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a little personal anecdote. When I first started my AI journey, I thought I could just throw any old prompt at my chatbot and it would spit out pure gold. Boy, was I wrong! I once asked for a "romantic love letter," and what I got back was a trainwreck of clichés that made me cringe so hard, I think I pulled a muscle. But hey, that's how we learn, right? By making mistakes and figuring out how to do it better next time. So, remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Subscribe to the podcast to join me on this wild ride of AI misadventures. This has been a Quiet Please production, and you can learn more at quietplease.ai. And hey, thanks for listening. Until next time, my fellow misfit masters! Stay curious, keep learning, and don't be afraid to make a few mistakes along the way. This is Mal, signing off! [Outro Music]…
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