Boosting Your Productivity With AI: Using AI to Break down a Concept

You can use LLMs to break down concepts in various ways. If there’s a difficult concept you’re trying to understand, we suggest you try asking an LLM to do one or more of the following things:

• Define the Concept: Start by asking the LLM to provide a clear and concise definition of the concept. This sets a foundation for further exploration.

  
  

• Explain Key Components: Request the LLM to identify and explain the main components or aspects of the concept. This helps in understanding the different elements that make up the concept.

  
  

• Provide Examples: Ask for examples to illustrate the concept in practice. Examples can make abstract ideas more concrete and understandable.

  
  

• Discuss Applications: Inquire about the practical applications or implications of the concept. This shows how the concept is used in real-world scenarios.

  
  

• Compare and Contrast: Request comparisons with related concepts to understand differences and similarities. This helps in placing the concept within a broader context.

Here’s an example:

And remember that you can always ask follow-up questions, clarifying anything you don’t understand about the LLM’s first answer!

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If you have suggestions for additional uses of LLMs, we'd love you to send them to us (including an example prompt) at info@clearerthinking.org. If we like them, we may add them to our library and credit you where they appear.