by John Macdonald | Dec 8, 2025 | The250
You’ll learn the laws of physics and biology in science. You’ll learn the laws of countries in civics. You’ll learn the laws of language in English class. But you won’t learn these. Which is unfortunate, because knowing these laws affects us every bit as much as... by John Macdonald | Dec 7, 2025 | AI, The250
Prompt templates are a great way to talk to AI because they turn uncertainty into structure. Plus, AI really does want to please you. If you get good at telling it what you want, you’ll get better results. Prompt templates provide a structured method for telling... by John Macdonald | Dec 6, 2025 | AI, The250
You can use a template to get a template. You can proactively prevent hallucinations by using a template of placeholders to direct the LLMs output. The template: You are an earnest worker and excellent at following directions. Your goal is always to give me... by John Macdonald | Dec 5, 2025 | AI, The250
AI can be a great companion to help you get ready for whatever. The test. The interview. The hard conversation with your derailing colleague. Here’s a template to help the LLM help you. You are an experienced teacher, guide, and interviewer in the field of [name... by John Macdonald | Dec 4, 2025 | AI, The250
AI may finally help us crack government systems. You, me, and they all have to navigate these systems. Whether you’re wondering if you need a building permit to turn your basement into a bedroom, need to know how to file a successful workers’ compensation claim,... by John Macdonald | Dec 3, 2025 | AI, The250
AI can be great at giving instructions and step-by-step procedures. Here’s a good template to help you get what you want: You are an expert in [the genre for your objective] and you are an experienced teacher who understands how to translate complex concepts...