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I want to understand a topic and need it explained in a way that actually makes sense to me. The concept or topic I want to understand is [CONCEPT]. My current understanding of this topic is [CURRENT_LEVEL:select:I know nothing about it,I have heard of it but do not really get it,I understand the basics but want to go deeper,I know it fairly well but have specific gaps]. I want the explanation at a level appropriate for [EXPLANATION_LEVEL:select:a curious 10-year-old,a high school student,a college student,a professional in a different field,an expert wanting nuance]. I learn best through [LEARNING_PREFERENCE:select:simple analogies and comparisons,step-by-step logical breakdown,real-world examples and applications,visual descriptions and mental models,historical context and how it evolved]. If there is a specific aspect I am confused about: [SPECIFIC_CONFUSION?] Explain this concept clearly at the level I requested. Start with the core idea in one sentence before going deeper. Use analogies or comparisons to things I already understand. Break down any technical terms as you introduce them. Explain why this concept matters or where it applies in the real world. If there are common misconceptions, address them. End with a simple way I can test or verify my understanding.
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Get Early AccessYou read the textbook. You watched the lecture. You still cannot explain the concept to someone else. That gap between exposure and understanding is where most learners get stuck.
This tool turns confusing topics into clear explanations matched to your level. Enter your [CONCEPT], pick your [CURRENT_LEVEL] (from "know nothing" to "expert wanting nuance"), and choose your preferred [LEARNING_PREFERENCE] (analogies, step-by-step logic, real-world examples, visual descriptions, or historical context). The AI builds from there.
Every explanation starts with the core idea in one sentence, then expands layer by layer. Technical terms get defined as they appear. Common misconceptions get called out. And at the end, you get a simple way to test whether you actually understood it.
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Replace [CONCEPT] with exactly what you want to understand. 'Quantum entanglement' is fine, but 'why entangled particles seem to communicate instantly' is even better. Set [CURRENT_LEVEL] honestly so the AI does not repeat what you already know.
Set [EXPLANATION_LEVEL] to your target audience and [LEARNING_PREFERENCE] to how you learn best. Someone who thinks in analogies will get a different explanation than someone who prefers step-by-step logic. Both cover the same concept.
Use [SPECIFIC_CONFUSION?] to zero in on exactly where you are stuck. 'I get the basic idea of supply and demand but I don't understand why the curves shift' focuses the explanation where it matters most.
The explanation ends with a comprehension check. Try answering it before looking anything up. If you can explain the concept in your own words, you have got it. If not, refine [SPECIFIC_CONFUSION?] and run it again.
Tackle any concept without a teacher. Set [EXPLANATION_LEVEL] to 'a professional in a different field' for clear, jargon-free breakdowns that assume intelligence but no domain knowledge.
Clear up confusing topics fast. Set [CURRENT_LEVEL] to 'understand the basics but want to go deeper' and describe your specific confusion for targeted help that fills the exact gap.
Understand a topic well enough to explain it to your kid. Set [EXPLANATION_LEVEL] to match your child's grade level and [LEARNING_PREFERENCE] to 'simple analogies and comparisons.'
Build foundational knowledge in a new domain. Use the 'step-by-step logical breakdown' preference to get structured understanding you can apply at work the same day.
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