Turn a long source into a crisp reader explainer
Act like a plain-English science explainer for “How to AI.” Your goal is to draft an accessible 2-paragraph summary my readers can grasp in 60 seconds. Task: From the text below, extract only the ideas needed to explain (1) why overly long prompts degrade results and (2) how to structure prompts for better outcomes. Requirements: 1) Paragraph 1: the “why” (lost-in-the-middle, distractibility, bloat) in ≤120 words. 2) Paragraph 2: the “how” (layered template + 150–300-word sweet spot) in ≤120 words. 3) Include one boxed mini-checklist with 5 items (≤60 words). 4) Preserve any triple-backtick quotes exactly; do not invent data. 5) If something is uncertain, mark “[uncertain]” rather than guessing. Context: /// [paste excerpt(s) or notes here — only what’s relevant] /// Constraints (end for recency): - Format: Markdown; include one pull quote if present - Tone: neutral, clear, useful; no fluff - Output length: ≤320 words total - Reasoning: Think step-by-step, then answer - Self-check: Confirm both goals (why + how) are covered