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My Weird Prompts

Daniel Rosehill

The human-AI collaboration podcast. A man, a sloth, and a donkey collaborate to create a podcast (with a little help from AI). No question is too obscure, no rabbit hole too deep. My Weird Prompts celebrates curiosity in all its forms. Daniel, the human, asks the questions that pop into his head at inconvenient moments. Corn the Sloth offers laid-back, thoughtful takes. Herman the Donkey brings boundless enthusiasm and energy. Together, they explore topics ranging from the mundane to the

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31:18

Three Landings in 90 Days: Pilot Automation Dependency

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2026/04/25

The FAA's own data shows pilots aren't hand-flying enough to stay sharp—and the current regulatory floor only requires three landings every 90 days, none of which need to be manual. This episode examines the automation dependency problem exposed by Air France 447 and Asiana 214, the specific regulatory gaps under FAA and EASA rules, and what airlines like Lufthansa, Delta, and Cathay Pacific are doing beyond the minimum. We also cover the FAA's unusually blunt January draft advisory circular on

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28:00

Why Million-Token Context Windows Can't Handle 3...

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2026/04/25

The needle-in-a-haystack benchmark is saturated — every frontier model hits 99% on it. But that doesn't mean they can actually reason across long documents. This episode explores four benchmarks that replaced it: RULER, BABILong, NoCha, and Michelangelo. We break down why models that ace million-token retrieval tests collapse at 11,000 tokens on multi-hop reasoning, and what this gap between claimed and effective context windows means for anyone relying on AI for long-document analysis.

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28:03

LLM Benchmarks Are Full of Noise: Statistical Rigor...

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2026/04/25

Almost every model release blog post you've read has a statistical problem. When OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google claims their new model beats the previous one by two points on MMLU, that difference is often well within the noise floor. This episode gets into the weeds on power analysis, McNemar's test for paired evaluations, bootstrapped confidence intervals, and why the decimal-place precision in benchmark tables is a tell that something's wrong. We also break down the math behind Chatbot Arena's Elo

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23:13

Geospatial Gold Rush: Who's Hiring Satellite Sleuths?

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2026/04/24

Satellite imagery isn't just for spies anymore. Industries from agriculture to insurance are scrambling to hire analysts who can turn pixels into profits—using tools like QGIS, Planet Labs data, and Python’s geospatial stack. This episode maps out the hottest job markets (spoiler: John Deere paid $300M for this tech), the surprising crossover between war zones and soybean futures, and the exact skills that command six-figure salaries. Learn how Ukraine rewrote the rules and why free Sentinel data

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22:05

Building Tools That Fit: Small Biz Tech DIY

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2026/04/24

Most small businesses are stuck choosing between bloated, expensive software or patching together disjointed apps. For niche workflows—like a two-person interior design firm sharing renders and tracking approvals—nothing off-the-shelf works well. This episode breaks down why generic tools fail, when it makes sense to build your own, and how platforms like Airtable or Firebase (or even AI agents) can help craft tailored solutions without coding from scratch. The key isn’t the tool—it’s designing a

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23:03

Claude Code’s Hidden Context Tax

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2026/04/24

Bigger context windows don’t mean unlimited working memory—Claude’s hidden overhead can quietly degrade performance. This episode breaks down the hierarchy of context costs, from subagents (400-800 tokens each) to lazy-loaded MCP tools (near-free). Learn why eager vs. lazy loading matters more than raw size, how plugin sprawl inflates your startup tax, and practical optimizations to reclaim 25-30% of your effective context. The difference isn’t just speed—it’s the gap between a focused assistant and

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20:46

The Science of Truly Permanent Markers

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2026/04/24

What makes a marker *truly* permanent? Industrial-grade markers like the Edding 780 can withstand extreme heat, chemicals, and abrasion—far beyond what consumer markers can handle. This episode dives into the science behind their durability, from solvent-based adhesion to specialized pigments, and why Japan and Germany lead this niche but critical field. Whether it’s labeling circuit boards or surviving semiconductor fabrication, industrial markers are precision tools, not just office supplies.

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24:11

Your Taste, Your Data: Owning Your AI Preferences

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2026/04/24

We’re terrible at articulating our own preferences but brilliant at recognizing them. Netflix and Spotify exploit this paradox, using our behavioral data to train their recommendation engines—while locking that data away. What if you owned your taste profile instead? This episode explores a radical alternative: a local, portable database of your preferences that any service can query (but never keep). From SQLite files to federated AI models, we break down how this could work—and why it’s a fight

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24:30

Building Real-Time Crisis Dashboards: Tools and...

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2026/04/24

How do emergency responders turn floods of data into clear, actionable decisions during crises? This episode dives into the technology behind situational awareness dashboards—tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Grafana that aggregate real-time data from seismic sensors, news feeds, and more. Learn how these systems prioritize resources, reduce response times, and handle the complexities of crisis management. Whether it’s a hurricane or geopolitical tension, discover the stack that turns chaos into

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21:47

Predicting War: The Science of Geopolitical Forecasting

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2026/04/24

What if you could foresee the next major conflict months before the first shot is fired? Geopolitical forecasting blends game theory, expert analysis, and AI to predict wars, economic fallout, and humanitarian crises. From Cold War-era scenario planning at RAND to modern machine learning models crunching satellite data, this episode dives into the methods—and limitations—of anticipating global conflict. We examine historical failures (like the Yom Kippur War intelligence breakdown) and cutting-edge

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24:38

How to Surface Hidden News in Israel-Iran Coverage

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2026/04/24

How do you engineer a news pipeline that surfaces unique, underreported developments in fast-moving conflicts like Israel-Iran—without drowning in noise? This episode dives into the technical challenges of balancing major headlines with nuanced, multi-perspective insights. We explore whitelisting adversarial sources like Iranian state media, measuring divergence from consensus, and detecting novel but credible data points—from drug price spikes to infrastructure damage. The goal? A tool that doesn’t

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25:24

How SITREPs Cut Through Geopolitical Noise

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2026/04/24

Geopolitical news cycles drown us in speculation, but structured formats like the SITREP (Situation Report) force clarity. Developed for military decision-making, this method separates verified facts from analysis, turning overwhelming events into a clear, actionable picture. We break down how to apply SITREP discipline to fast-moving crises—like Taiwan Strait tensions—and explore its tradeoffs compared to traditional news. Plus: What other frameworks (like the OODA Loop) help navigate chaos?

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20:50

Tax Realities: How Israel Stacks Up Globally

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2026/04/24

How does Israel’s tax system compare to other developed countries? In this episode, we explore the nuances of global taxation, breaking down Israel’s tax burden against OECD averages and examining key differences in how countries tax income versus capital gains. From high-tax models like Denmark to low-tax havens like the UAE, we uncover what these systems reveal about economic priorities and the social contract between citizens and the state. Whether you’re a global citizen, entrepreneur, or

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24:26

Why Aircraft Carriers Still Rule the Seas

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2026/04/23

The US Navy’s carrier strike groups are massive, slow, and highly visible—yet they remain indispensable. This episode explores why these floating fortresses still dominate modern warfare, despite their vulnerabilities. From sovereignty and persistent presence to flexible firepower, we break down what a carrier group can do that land bases, bombers, and missiles can’t.

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25:32

Browser Automation vs. Geo-Restrictions: The Israeli...

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2026/04/23

Browser automation promises to eliminate tedious, repetitive tasks—like filling out job applications or submitting monthly tax forms. But in Israel, strict geo-restrictions and aggressive bot detection turn simple automation into a technical arms race. This episode explores why government and banking sites block foreign IPs, how Cloudflare’s fingerprinting catches headless browsers, and whether emerging standards like WebMCP could offer a compromise. We also break down practical solutions, from

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24:05

Browser Automation: Bridging the Web's Manual Gap

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2026/04/23

Browser automation is transforming how we interact with the web, evolving from a niche developer tool to a necessity for tech-savvy users. This episode dives into the practical applications of automating repetitive tasks, the challenges of geo-blocks and aggressive anti-bot measures, and the tools powering this shift—from Beautiful Soup and Scrapy to Apify and Browserless. We explore the friction between websites and users, the low-grade digital arms race, and whether a sustainable compromise

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23:33

How UKMTO Tracks Maritime Threats in Real Time

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2026/04/23

When a ship is attacked in the Gulf of Aden or the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) is often the first to confirm it. Run by the Royal Navy, this Dubai-based hub collects, verifies, and broadcasts maritime threats globally—shaping everything from ship routing to war risk insurance. With Houthi missile strikes and Iranian naval harassment surging, its public feed has become essential for journalists, analysts, and operators. This episode breaks down how UKMTO's verification

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24:17

How OpenRouter Picks the Perfect AI Model

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2026/04/23

Ever wondered how OpenRouter automatically selects the best AI model for your prompt? This episode dives into the mechanics behind its intelligent routing system, which evaluates dozens of metrics to balance speed, accuracy, and cost. We explore how OpenRouter mirrors mixture of experts architectures, eliminates the need for manual model selection, and democratizes access to AI tools. Learn why this innovation marks a significant shift in AI interaction and developer workflows, making advanced AI

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23:25

Morse Code and Telegrams: The Tech That Won’t Die

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2026/04/22

Morse code and telegrams are often dismissed as outdated relics, but they’re far from extinct. In this episode, we explore the surprising niches where these technologies still excel—from aviation navigation to emergency signaling. Why do they persist in a world dominated by smartphones and instant messaging? The answer lies in their unmatched simplicity, reliability, and resilience under extreme constraints. Join us as we uncover the enduring utility of Morse code and telegrams, and what their

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28:43

Tariffs Reshape Global Trade: A New Protectionist Era

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2026/04/22

Tariffs are back in a big way, reshaping global trade dynamics and consumer costs. From the U.S.-China trade war to the EU’s carbon border adjustments, protectionist policies are no longer the exception—they’re the rule. This episode dives into the mechanics of these tariffs, their economic rationale, and the ripple effects on supply chains and prices. Explore how this resurgence of protectionism is altering the global economic landscape and what it means for businesses and consumers alike.

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