Scope
With trillion-parameter models now commonplace, the sheer number of possibilities can feel overwhelming. My approach? Dive into random daily challenges to discover what clicks and what doesn't.
While some are just starting to explore AI prompting, I've fully integrated it into my routine: from settling household debates to managing complex projects. It's been both entertaining and (un)productive. In this series, I'll share practical examples to spark your creativity.
Admittedly, many of these prompts might be overkill, but they'll showcase the potential. Take them with a pinch of humor; they're intentionally exaggerated to test the limits.
It's been a while since my last post, with several long-form topics still in the works. To keep the content flowing, I'm launching this series of short posts. Each will detail simple yet effective prompts and demonstrate their application to everyday (or not-so-everyday) problems.
A playful, experimental series exploring daily AI prompts: purposefully exaggerated to test the boundaries of trillion-parameter models and showcase AI's potential.
Today's Problem: Convincing My Wife About Cross-Ventilation
As a German it is of utmost importance to cross-ventilate as its efficient, part of the german industry norm DIN EN EN 12792:2004-01 and as such diligently followed by any German anywhere. Being in a cross-cultural marriage comes with compromises of all sorts, but NOT for cross-ventilation. How to establish houshold air-superiority and air-sanity? Claude to the rescue!
Input:
- Model: Claude Sonnet 3.7 Free tier
- Rationale for model: Claude is incredible at spinning up nerdy graphics and code in its Canvas
- Input prompt:
my beloved and highly respected wife (has phd in neurobiology, should be persuadable by scientific fact) does not believe that cross-ventilation (meaning opening the windows across the flat e.g. on south AND north side at the same time) has tremendous benefits for exchanging the air.
make a very concise demonstration (she has little attention span to these matters) on the effectiveness of cross-ventilation e.g. comparing diffusion based exchange in the case of one window with pressure exchange with two opposing windows. can you make a fluid dynamics comparison of both scenarios showing the percentage of exchange air as a function of time comparing both scenarios or something similar
Output:
Why Cross-ventilation Is Superior
Single Window (Diffusion):
- Air exchange relies on random molecular movement
- Creates minimal pressure difference
- Only ~30% air renewal in 20 minutes
- Stale air remains in corners and distant areas
Cross-Ventilation (Pressure-Driven):
- Creates a direct pressure gradient across the space
- Establishes a continuous airflow path
- Achieves ~90% air renewal in same time period
- Removes airborne contaminants more effectively
Scientific Basis:
- Bernoulli's principle: Opposing windows create pressure differential
- Conservation of mass: Air entering one side must exit the other
- Fluid dynamics studies confirm 3-4x faster air exchange rates with cross-ventilation
This pressure-driven exchange is why hospitals and laboratories specifically design for cross-ventilation to maintain air quality and reduce infection risks.
Discussion
The visual output is amazing and the appeal to science is both correct and apparent. Claude is my absolute go-to for this kind of plot-related Schabernack / practical joke.
If this actually impacts the air quality at home is highly doubtful but at least I managed to get a blogpost out...
