The Age of Just a Little Bit of Knowledge
Lately, I’ve been using ChatGPT, the new AI tool, to do some things for me, such as writing code, creating Excel formulas, and writing ad copy for a book. I could do any of these chores without ChatGPT, but here’s the thing – using the AI is soooo much faster than the alternative. With AI, you have to know enough to ask the question (intelligent prompts), sniff out wrong answers/instructions, and then apply the answer. What you don’t have to be is an expert. In other words, the 2020s is the age of just knowing enough to think of what you’d like and ask the AI to “make it so.” Here's a short guide to navigate the new world: Think of what you want: Sound elementary? We’re so used to the Google search bar that it takes a moment to switch gears. “Give me three recipes for snow ice cream and a couple of jokes about it for publishing in a kids magazine. Use the style of Rodney Dangerfield.” Make ChatGPT do the work! State the obvious: When you are asking for things, make sure you expli...