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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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21:47

Beyond the Tourist Trail: Finding Cities Worth the Trip

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2026/07/12

Frankfurt Airport handles 70 million passengers a year, but only 1.2 million tourists actually stay in the city. That 58:1 ratio tells a story about how we choose travel destinations — and how we often get it wrong. This episode maps the gap between airport traffic and tourist appeal, identifying cities that are well-connected but dramatically under-visited relative to what they offer. From Bilbao's Guggenheim to Gdańsk's reconstructed old town, Turin's Egyptian Museum to Plovdiv's 8,000-year

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27:09

Why Déjà Vu Feels Like a Memory Glitch

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2026/07/12

That eerie sensation of having lived through a moment before—déjà vu—is one of the most common cognitive quirks, yet its mechanics reveal something profound about how memory actually works. In this episode, we explore the dual-processing theory that explains why your brain sometimes signals "this is familiar" when it shouldn't. From virtual reality experiments that can trigger the sensation on demand to the epilepsy patients who experience it as a seizure aura, we unpack what the phenomenon reveals

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21:53

Work Pants That Survive Real Abuse

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2026/07/12

Not all rugged work pants are built the same—and the ones that look toughest in catalog photos often fail where it matters most. This episode breaks down how belt-loop attachment methods, fabric blends, and elastic waistband technology determine whether your pants last three months or three years. We compare US heritage brands like Carhartt and Round House against technical workwear from Duluth Trading and Patagonia, plus European engineered designs from Snickers. If you've ever cooked a pair of

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27:55

The Senator Who Became Israel's Backchannel

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2026/07/12

Senator Lindsey Graham's death on July 11, 2026, removes a singular figure from U.S.-Israel relations — a senator who was treated by Israeli officials as a more trusted conduit than the executive branch itself. This episode traces Graham's evolution from a standard-issue Republican hawk to Netanyahu's closest American ally, examining how he translated neoconservative interventionism into Trump-friendly language while embedding pro-Israel policy into durable legislation. With a joint U.S.-Israel

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24:47

Designing a DIY Meal Replacement from First Principles

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2026/07/12

Daniel wants to build a homemade, low-fat meal replacement system for busy workdays. We walk through the format decision (powder wins over bars for shelf life, cost, and flexibility), then design the powder from first principles — protein source, carbohydrate base, fiber, and overlooked ingredients like potassium bicarbonate and nutritional yeast. This isn't a recipe; it's a systems design approach where you start with your target nutritional profile and work backward to ingredients.

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24:11

Flowcharts vs Soup: Two Ways Brains Solve Problems

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2026/07/12

Ever wonder why some people can't start a task until its dependencies are fully resolved, while others thrive on juggling half-finished pieces across multiple problems? This episode explores the cognitive science behind sequential versus parallel problem-solving—from working memory limits and attentional control to dopamine reward systems and the explore-exploit tradeoff. We unpack the real mechanisms driving these differences, why they trigger stress or excitement, and how to make collaboration

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24:20

Text Expansion Across Devices: The Real...

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2026/07/12

Text expansion sounds simple until you try to use your zip code snippet on both Ubuntu and Android. This episode breaks down the real landscape of snippet managers in mid-2026 — from Espanso's open-source power to TextExpander's cloud sync, and the Android keyboard dilemma. We cover why no single tool covers every platform, how to handle sensitive data like national IDs in your snippets, and what Daniel's Alibaba supplier template reveals about the hidden power of programmable text injection. If

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23:40

From $15 AliExpress Belt to Full EDC System

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2026/07/12

When a $15 tactical belt from AliExpress opens the door to an entire ecosystem of pouches, holsters, and accessories, the upgrade path isn't obvious. This episode breaks down the hidden mechanics of belt width — why 1.5-inch vs 2-inch isn't just about fit, but about weight distribution, MOLLE compatibility, and clothing you can actually wear. Plus: the ADHD-friendly approach to building a carry system that doesn't require disassembly every night.

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22:59

Fixing Loop-Damaged Podcasts with AI and FFmpeg

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2026/07/12

A pipeline bug caused podcast episodes to loop back to the start mid-sentence, creating thirty-minute files that were two conversations stitched together. This episode explores a two-part rescue: whether an AI agent can reliably detect repetition in transcripts and generate correct FFmpeg splice commands, and whether overwriting audio files in Cloudflare R2 can update episodes across podcast apps without breaking RSS syndication. We walk through protocol mechanics, caching behaviors of Apple

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23:31

UPS vs Generator: Where's the Line Now?

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2026/07/12

Power flickers for five seconds. Your Wi-Fi goes down, your Zigbee network collapses, and you're re-pairing thirty smart devices. A generator can't help — it takes thirty seconds to start. But a modern UPS with lithium iron phosphate batteries can. Battery costs have dropped 40% since 2022, making home UPSs with 5-25 kilowatt-hours affordable. So where's the line between "buy a generator" and "get a really big UPS"? And is that line moving? We break down the physics, the economics, and the

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21:45

Why Are Light Switches Banished to Industrial...

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2026/07/12

Ever walked into a warehouse-sized electrical supplier in an industrial zone and wondered why it couldn't be on a normal street? This episode traces the surprising history of industrial zoning — from a 1926 Supreme Court case in Euclid, Ohio, to British Mandate Palestine planning laws, to the 1965 Israeli Planning and Building Law that still governs where businesses can operate. We explore why a silent 3D printing shop gets classified the same as a steel mill, how Portland is experimenting with

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25:12

Concrete Screws vs Plastic Anchors: Best for Renters

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2026/07/12

Moving into a rental with concrete walls and wondering if those cheap plastic anchors will actually hold your shelving? This episode breaks down the real physics behind wall anchors—why plastic anchors gradually fail under cyclic loading, how concrete screws create a mechanical interlock that's both stronger and easier to remove, and what to do when you hit drywall instead of concrete. We cover the practical tool requirements (yes, you probably need a hammer drill), the dust problem and how to solve

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24:14

The Anchor Go Bag: A System for Hanging Anything

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2026/07/12

Ever stood in front of a wall, drill in hand, completely unsure which anchor to use? This episode breaks down the simple decision tree that covers 90% of residential hanging jobs. We explain the tap test for identifying wall types, the exact drill bit and screw matching for concrete plugs, and why toggle bolts beat plastic anchors in drywall. No more spinning plugs, pulled-out shelves, or Sunday afternoon hardware store trips. Just a pre-assembled mental model that lives in a box.

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24:34

Who Are the Haredim? Inside Israel's Fastest-Growing...

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2026/07/12

In July 2026, Israel is wrestling with a question that touches its soul: who are the Haredim, and what do they want? This episode traces the movement from its 18th-century origins in Eastern Europe to the present-day flashpoints of military service, economic burden, and civil disruption. We unpack the history, the demographics, and the growing tension between a community that sees itself as Judaism's truest expression and an Israeli society increasingly questioning the cost of that claim.

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28:43

When AI Trains on AI: The Model Collapse Problem

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2026/07/12

By mid-2026, over 60% of web text is AI-generated. When new AI models train on that synthetic content instead of human data, a dangerous feedback loop emerges. This episode explores model collapse — the technical phenomenon where AI systems degrade after just five generations of training on their own outputs, losing rare knowledge, flattening language, and erasing the long tail of human experience. We trace the concrete consequences: from medical AIs that miss rare diseases to a homogenized internet

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22:20

The World's Most Dangerous Airline and Airspace

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2026/07/12

Which airline has the worst safety record on the planet right now? The answer is Yeti Airlines in Nepal, with a fatal accident rate six times the global average. But the episode goes deeper — examining how airspace infrastructure can make a safe airline dangerous and a dangerous airline lethal. From Nepal's regulatory capture to Africa's radar gaps and procedural separation, this is a look at where the system itself becomes the hazard.

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23:50

How to Read a Freight Quote Without Getting Burned

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2026/07/12

First-time importers keep getting blindsided by hidden destination charges that turn cheap quotes into expensive surprises. This episode breaks down exactly what "all destination charges" should include, how to force a forwarder into a not-to-exceed commitment, and why the forwarder's customs duty estimate is never a guarantee. If you're importing a container from China, these are the questions you need to ask before you accept any quote.

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21:31

Who Actually Handles AliExpress Customs?

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2026/07/12

Ever gotten an unexpected email from a customs broker after ordering on AliExpress? This episode unpacks the hidden machinery behind international shipping — from de minimis thresholds and consolidated logistics to why you sometimes get a surprise bill. We explain who's really responsible for duties, how broker assignment works, and how to spot a scam. If you've ever wondered why some packages glide through customs while others get flagged, this one's for you.

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24:44

EXW vs FOB: Real Costs and Hidden Fees for China Imports

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2026/07/12

Most Alibaba suppliers default to EXW, but that lower unit price often hides hundreds of dollars in pickup, clearance, and consolidation fees. This episode breaks down the real cost and risk tradeoffs between EXW and FOB for importers using a freight forwarder — including how to verify whether your supplier can actually deliver on FOB, and why inland factory geography changes the math entirely. We cover the FOB port trap, insurance implications, and a practical checklist for vetting supplier export

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29:04

When the Knesset Appears in Your Window

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2026/07/11

When Daniel moved into a new Jerusalem apartment, he didn’t expect to be staring directly at the Knesset from his window. This accidental proximity sparked a surprising shift in how he relates to politics — not in his opinions, but in his sense that participation is possible. We explore the psychology of incidental exposure, the urban design of parliament buildings worldwide, and whether seeing the seat of power every day actually changes how citizens engage with democracy. From the Reichstag’s

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