LearningNews explainer

Explain a topic in the news for a beginner

Use to understand the background behind a topic you keep hearing about.

The prompt
prompt.txt
Explain this topic that I keep hearing about, as if I am new to it: {{topic}}

Give me:
1. A plain-language summary of what it is.
2. The background or history I need to make sense of it.
3. The main perspectives or sides, stated fairly.
4. Why people care or why it matters.
5. Three questions I could ask to dig deeper.
Stay balanced and avoid pushing one opinion. Note clearly if any of it is uncertain or fast-changing.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{topic}}
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Tags
#explainer#background#balanced

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