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Learning. I'm fascinated by shiny new things and I'm getting to the point where I can use the shiny new things to build new shiny things. Whoa. My sisters always joke they came home regularly and would always find me taking something apart and putting it back together. It was toys, then bicycles, then cars...now computers and software. I have always been keen to learn new things. From learning about computing in the 80's and 90's to diving feet first into low level networking dynamics (troubleshooting token ring networks is a blast!) to tinkering with all kinds of different operating systems, etc. I'm constantly tinkering with stuff. Yesterday it was all about kubernetes. Today it's all about AI. Talk about roller coaster! The thing is...there is so much to learn about all the time. My lack of focus is a bonus in some cases, but a burden in others as I never can get deep enough to really make an impact, but one thing is certain...I'm always on a quest to learn something new. One great thing about learning is the brain exercise to keep it all together. I find it fascinating to learn new things, share with others, and constantly expand the horizons on all fronts. All of the things I learn interrelate in a way which a lot of folks do not comprehend and I think that's my fascination. It keeps me interested in life as a whole even when it's dealing lemons! Live life to the fullest, I say. I try.

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Using AI can really help boost your knowledge understanding and retention. These 4 prompts seem to capture what it does best, it’s definitely something I’ll be using in the future 🧠
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Knowing how to craft an AI prompt is already a core skill - for anyone (not just prompt engineers) and for any use (commercial, education, life). We all need to know how to pose these questions / requests so we get the answers we need, especially with some AI models' desire to please which can lead to inaccurate (aka made-up) answers
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4 AI prompts that will accelerate your learning: 1. Apply the 80/20 Principle for Efficient Learning Prompt: “Based on the 80/20 Principle, what 20% of concepts in [insert subject or field] would give me 80% of the overall understanding? Please concisely explain the concepts.” 💡 Why this prompt: The 80/20 Principle (a.k.a Pareto’s Principle) suggests that 80% of your learning outcomes or understanding can come from studying just 20% of the available material. By targeting the most critical information, you can achieve a substantial level of understanding with less effort. — 2. Use the Feynman Technique to Understand Complex Topics Prompt: “Can you explain the concept of [insert topic here] as if you were teaching it to a fifth-grader? Please use simple language and avoid jargon.” 💡 Why this prompt: Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist. He believed subject mastery was achieved by 1) simplifying concepts, 2) teaching them to a child, and 3) returning to fill in knowledge gaps. This prompt helps you to clarify your understanding. — 3. Follow Atomic Habits’ 4 Laws to Build the Habit of Learning Prompt: “Imagine I want to develop the habit of [insert the desired habit here]. Can you provide creative ideas for each of the Four Laws of Behavior Change? Specifically, suggest a cue that will remind me to start the habit, a way to make the habit attractive and create a craving, a method to make the habit easy to perform as a response, and a reward that will make the habit satisfying.” 💡 Why this prompt: James Clear's Atomic Habits teaches four laws to build a habit: 1) Make it obvious, 2) Make it attractive, 3) Make it easy, and 4) Make it satisfying. Get inspiration for how to build any learning-related habit—whether waking up earlier, taking notes in meetings, staying hydrated, etc. — 4. Create a Spaced Repetition Study Plan to Retain Information Long-Term Prompt: “Create a spaced repetition study plan to retain information long-term. I have the following topics I want to cover and the number of days left until my exam for each topic: Topic 1 – [x] days, Topic 2 – [x] days, Topic 3 – [x] days, Topic 4 – [x] days. I can study for up to 2 hours a day. Include how long I should study each topic per day and when I should review them for maximum retention.” 💡 Why this prompt: Spaced repetition means reviewing material in short, systematic intervals. You'll learn at an optimal cadence (backed by science) for long-term memory. — There you have it— 4 AI prompts that will fast-track your learning. Find this valuable? Repost to help your network ♻️. P.S. If you enjoyed this, try System Sunday―my free newsletter with 275K+ readers. Learn systems for health, wealth, and free time: https://lnkd.in/ewnjDzas
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A few great AI prompts to accelerate learning! Thanks Ben Meer for sharing.
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4 AI prompts that will accelerate your learning: 1. Apply the 80/20 Principle for Efficient Learning Prompt: “Based on the 80/20 Principle, what 20% of concepts in [insert subject or field] would give me 80% of the overall understanding? Please concisely explain the concepts.” 💡 Why this prompt: The 80/20 Principle (a.k.a Pareto’s Principle) suggests that 80% of your learning outcomes or understanding can come from studying just 20% of the available material. By targeting the most critical information, you can achieve a substantial level of understanding with less effort. — 2. Use the Feynman Technique to Understand Complex Topics Prompt: “Can you explain the concept of [insert topic here] as if you were teaching it to a fifth-grader? Please use simple language and avoid jargon.” 💡 Why this prompt: Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist. He believed subject mastery was achieved by 1) simplifying concepts, 2) teaching them to a child, and 3) returning to fill in knowledge gaps. This prompt helps you to clarify your understanding. — 3. Follow Atomic Habits’ 4 Laws to Build the Habit of Learning Prompt: “Imagine I want to develop the habit of [insert the desired habit here]. Can you provide creative ideas for each of the Four Laws of Behavior Change? Specifically, suggest a cue that will remind me to start the habit, a way to make the habit attractive and create a craving, a method to make the habit easy to perform as a response, and a reward that will make the habit satisfying.” 💡 Why this prompt: James Clear's Atomic Habits teaches four laws to build a habit: 1) Make it obvious, 2) Make it attractive, 3) Make it easy, and 4) Make it satisfying. Get inspiration for how to build any learning-related habit—whether waking up earlier, taking notes in meetings, staying hydrated, etc. — 4. Create a Spaced Repetition Study Plan to Retain Information Long-Term Prompt: “Create a spaced repetition study plan to retain information long-term. I have the following topics I want to cover and the number of days left until my exam for each topic: Topic 1 – [x] days, Topic 2 – [x] days, Topic 3 – [x] days, Topic 4 – [x] days. I can study for up to 2 hours a day. Include how long I should study each topic per day and when I should review them for maximum retention.” 💡 Why this prompt: Spaced repetition means reviewing material in short, systematic intervals. You'll learn at an optimal cadence (backed by science) for long-term memory. — There you have it— 4 AI prompts that will fast-track your learning. Find this valuable? Repost to help your network ♻️. P.S. If you enjoyed this, try System Sunday―my free newsletter with 275K+ readers. Learn systems for health, wealth, and free time: https://lnkd.in/ewnjDzas
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interesting use of AI to aid learning
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4 AI prompts that will accelerate your learning: 1. Apply the 80/20 Principle for Efficient Learning Prompt: “Based on the 80/20 Principle, what 20% of concepts in [insert subject or field] would give me 80% of the overall understanding? Please concisely explain the concepts.” 💡 Why this prompt: The 80/20 Principle (a.k.a Pareto’s Principle) suggests that 80% of your learning outcomes or understanding can come from studying just 20% of the available material. By targeting the most critical information, you can achieve a substantial level of understanding with less effort. — 2. Use the Feynman Technique to Understand Complex Topics Prompt: “Can you explain the concept of [insert topic here] as if you were teaching it to a fifth-grader? Please use simple language and avoid jargon.” 💡 Why this prompt: Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist. He believed subject mastery was achieved by 1) simplifying concepts, 2) teaching them to a child, and 3) returning to fill in knowledge gaps. This prompt helps you to clarify your understanding. — 3. Follow Atomic Habits’ 4 Laws to Build the Habit of Learning Prompt: “Imagine I want to develop the habit of [insert the desired habit here]. Can you provide creative ideas for each of the Four Laws of Behavior Change? Specifically, suggest a cue that will remind me to start the habit, a way to make the habit attractive and create a craving, a method to make the habit easy to perform as a response, and a reward that will make the habit satisfying.” 💡 Why this prompt: James Clear's Atomic Habits teaches four laws to build a habit: 1) Make it obvious, 2) Make it attractive, 3) Make it easy, and 4) Make it satisfying. Get inspiration for how to build any learning-related habit—whether waking up earlier, taking notes in meetings, staying hydrated, etc. — 4. Create a Spaced Repetition Study Plan to Retain Information Long-Term Prompt: “Create a spaced repetition study plan to retain information long-term. I have the following topics I want to cover and the number of days left until my exam for each topic: Topic 1 – [x] days, Topic 2 – [x] days, Topic 3 – [x] days, Topic 4 – [x] days. I can study for up to 2 hours a day. Include how long I should study each topic per day and when I should review them for maximum retention.” 💡 Why this prompt: Spaced repetition means reviewing material in short, systematic intervals. You'll learn at an optimal cadence (backed by science) for long-term memory. — There you have it— 4 AI prompts that will fast-track your learning. Find this valuable? Repost to help your network ♻️. P.S. If you enjoyed this, try System Sunday―my free newsletter with 275K+ readers. Learn systems for health, wealth, and free time: https://lnkd.in/ewnjDzas
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