Artificial Intelligence is like that one friend who can help you with your taxes, write your wedding vows, and then beat you at Scrabble — all before lunch. The trick is knowing what to ask it.
Most people hop into ChatGPT with the same tired prompt: “Write me an email” or “Explain AI like I’m five.” Sure, it works… but you’re barely scratching the surface. It’s like buying a Swiss Army knife and only using the toothpick.
So, for my readers and followers, here are some ready-to-try prompts you probably didn’t create yourself — but you’ll wish you had.
1. The Alien Tourist Prompt
“Pretend you’re an alien visiting Earth for the first time. Describe everyday things (coffee, cars, smartphones) as if you don’t understand them — make it funny, but also thoughtful.”
Why it’s fun: Your morning Starbucks run suddenly becomes an intergalactic anthropology experiment. Spoiler: smartphones don’t look flattering when described as “tiny glowing rectangles that hypnotize humans.”
- If you’re curious about how AI can generate creative writing, check out OpenAI’s ChatGPT examples.
2. The Shape-Shifting Explainer
“Explain cryptocurrency as if I’m 12, then as a high school senior, then as a professional in the field. Show me what changes at each level.”
Why it’s useful: This one teaches you how explanations flex with audience. Bonus: It’s the fastest way to prep for explaining tech to your boss, your kid, and your grandma in the same day.
- Want a crash course? See this Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency from Coinbase.
3. The Devil’s Advocate (With a Twist)
“Act as a ‘reverse devil’s advocate.’ I’ll give you an idea, and you’ll list all the reasons it might fail — then redesign it so it doesn’t fail.”
Why it’s powerful: Finally, a way to stress-test your “million-dollar idea” without your brother-in-law interrupting Thanksgiving dinner.
- For business-minded readers, here’s the classic Business Model Canvas tool you can combine with this prompt.
4. The Habit Hacker
“I want to build a new habit of [insert habit here]. Design me a 30-day plan, including obstacles I might face and how to overcome them.”
Why it’s practical: Because we all know day 1 is exciting, day 10 is questionable, and day 17 involves accidentally eating an entire pizza. This prompt keeps you honest.
- Science backs this up: here’s a summary on how long it really takes to form a habit.
5. The Social Media Spark
“Give me 5 ideas for interactive Facebook or Instagram posts that would get people commenting — polls, fill-in-the-blank, user-generated content, etc. My audience is [describe audience].”
Why it’s golden: Instead of “Happy Monday!” posts that get two pity likes (thanks, Mom), you’ll suddenly have content that people actually respond to.
- Need more ideas? Sprout Social has a good guide on social media engagement tactics.
Why This Matters for You
The beauty of these prompts isn’t just the entertainment value. They show you how AI can:
• Adjust its language for different audiences
• Help you brainstorm smarter strategies
• Save you time while still sounding like a human (the good kind, not the “auto-reply email” kind)
Try It Yourself
Pick one of the prompts above, run it through ChatGPT, and share your funniest or most surprising result. Post it in the comments on our Facebook page or drop me a note at steve@myairobotfriend.com.
Remember: AI isn’t here to replace your creativity. It’s here to make your creativity faster, funnier, and occasionally weirder.
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