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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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25:24

The Rice Grain Journey: Baby Mess Meets Cultural Wisdom

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2026/06/27

That single grain of rice on your pillow isn't random — it's the result of developmental biology, material physics, and a baby's palmar grasp working together to launch projectiles across your home. In this episode, we trace the rice grain's full journey from high chair to bedroom, then uncover how Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Indian families have engineered their food and environments to solve this problem for centuries. Hannah gets a playbook that doesn't involve better cleaning — it involves

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27:39

Imp, Goblin, Gremlin: What's the Difference?

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2026/06/27

Imps, goblins, and gremlins get tossed around as synonyms for any small, mischievous creature — but they actually come from completely different worlds with distinct origins, behaviors, and cultural meanings. In this episode, we trace each one back to its roots: the imp as a domestic servant from Old English botanical terms, the goblin as a territorial antagonist from French folklore, and the gremlin as a 20th-century industrial hazard born from RAF pilot slang. We unpack what makes each creature

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36:20

AI Agents vs. 40-Year-Old EDI: Who Wins in B2B...

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2026/06/27

Enterprise procurement already runs on invisible, standardized electronic systems handling trillions in transactions. But new AI agent protocols—like Google's A2A—promise dynamic negotiation and discovery. Can these agents speak EDI, the 40-year-old backbone of global trade? Or will they rip and replace it? We explore the hybrid architectures emerging in the middle, the staggering switching costs, and why the answer depends on whether you're buying steel coils or custom engineered parts.

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28:13

What a Purchase Order Actually Is (Legally, It's Not...

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2026/06/27

When a purchase order lands on your desk, the word "order" suggests a command that must be fulfilled. But legally and operationally, a PO is actually an offer — the opening move in a negotiation that hasn't happened yet. This episode unpacks the gap between the language we use and the legal reality under UCC Article Two, exploring why calling it an "order" creates real confusion and risk for businesses. We dig into the battle of the forms, the role of order acknowledgments, and how credit terms

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27:28

Why Defensive Driving Is About Observation, Not Stunts

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2026/06/27

When Daniel imagined an advanced driving course, he pictured skid-pad slides and J-turns. The reality surprised him: defensive driving is almost entirely about observation, hazard prediction, and cognitive habits — not vehicle dynamics. In this episode, we break down what these courses actually teach, the gap between a licensed driver and a trained one, whether the data shows accident reduction, and the question that matters most: can you train for the dangerous unpredictability of other drivers

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37:52

The Third Pedal's Last Mile

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2026/06/27

In 2025, manual transmissions accounted for less than one percent of new car sales in the US — down from 25 percent in 1980. BMW dropped the manual from its M3 and M4 for 2026. Mercedes hasn't made one since 2024. This isn't about young drivers not knowing how to shift; it's structural: electrification, emissions regulations, and driver assistance systems are making manuals technically impractical to offer. In this episode, we trace how fast the door is closing, why the enthusiast bubble doesn't

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21:53

Tow Lines & Ratchet Straps: Two Worlds, Same Physics

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2026/06/27

Whether you're towing a 750 kg trailer at highway speed or daisy-chaining platform trolleys across a warehouse floor, the same three sub-problems emerge: clamping, the tow line, and the user interface. This episode breaks down the engineering behind both worlds — from ratchet strap mechanics and EN 12195-2 standards to magnetic couplers and ergonomic handles. Learn why a 500 kg WLL strap is only good for 250 kg on the road, why nylon ropes belong in recovery not towing, and how to rig a manual

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32:20

Why 88% of People With Driving Anxiety Never Hear...

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2026/06/27

This episode explores a frustrating pattern in mental health care: effective, evidence-based therapies exist for conditions like driving anxiety and adult ADHD, yet most people who could benefit never learn about them. We dive into VR exposure therapy for driving anxiety — which is cheaper, has lower dropout rates, and matches the effectiveness of real-world exposure — and occupational therapy for adult ADHD, which produces executive function improvements comparable to medication. The question isn't

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32:27

Hands-Free Carry for ADHD Brains

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2026/06/27

Moving apartments with a one-year-old and ADHD is a recipe for losing everything you set down. This episode builds a complete hands-free carry system: a load-rated belt that won't twist, a magnetic phone mount that works one-handed, compressed keys with AirTag integration, and a slim power bank that disappears under your shirt. No tactical gear, no dad-holster vibes — just functional accessories that look normal at IKEA.

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23:00

The Hidden Danger in Your Loaded Trunk

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2026/06/27

Moving season is here, and most drivers are unknowingly flirting with dangerous overloads. This episode breaks down the three numbers you need to know — GVWR, curb weight, and payload capacity — and reveals why tire pressure is the silent culprit in thousands of crashes. From Euroboxes full of stone samples to the surprising heat inside a Jerusalem trunk, we explain why the manual doesn't tell you everything and where to find the real safety data. If you're hauling boxes this summer, this episode

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37:31

How Pro Movers Carry 4 Boxes at Once Without Injury

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2026/06/27

Moving season is here, and with professional crews costing thousands, more people are choosing to do it themselves. But the techniques and equipment most DIY movers rely on are actually increasing their injury risk. This episode breaks down the hidden layer between "lift with your legs" and actually moving a household without ending up in urgent care. We explore the professional four-box stair carry technique, why cheap dollies fail catastrophically under load, the harness paradox that makes moves

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26:08

How Your Body Adapts to Brutal Physical Labor

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2026/06/27

What happens to the human body when it's pushed to its physical limits day after day, year after year? This episode explores the three-phase journey from acute shock to chronic breakdown — the neural adaptations that make you stronger in weeks, the heat physics that no amount of training can overcome, and the silent accumulation of damage that eventually forces workers off the job. From Gulf construction sites to oil rigs, we trace how the same mechanisms that enable survival also lead to long-term

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32:39

Why Movers Are Stronger Than They Look

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2026/06/27

Ever watched movers casually hoist furniture you couldn't budge, despite looking nothing like gym rats? This episode unpacks the fascinating biology behind that observation. We explore how the nervous system, not muscle size, drives real-world strength — and why Olympic weightlifters, movers, and powerlifters develop completely different physiques from the same underlying biology. From motor unit recruitment to the force-velocity curve, discover what your body optimizes for when you're not trying to

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31:22

How a $50 Strobe Reshapes Traffic

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2026/06/27

Why does a thirty-dollar blinking light make drivers yield without question? This episode unpacks the social engineering power of trip boards and amber strobes — from the authority heuristic that bypasses critical thinking to the specific hardware that makes it work. We explore the legal landscape across Israel, the U.S., and other jurisdictions, and ask what happens when the barrier to looking official is cheaper than lunch.

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25:52

How to Park a Moving Van Without Getting Ticketed

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2026/06/27

Summer moving season is peaking, and in most American cities, temporary parking permits have gotten tighter since COVID-era flexibilities expired. This episode reverse-engineers how to secure a viable loading zone for several hours without a commercial crew or a budget for municipal fines. We break down the permit landscape, the active loading loophole, the curb-watcher strategy, and the exact social script you need when a parking enforcement officer walks up. Whether you're in a hatchback or a

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21:40

How to Rewire Driving Fear in 10 Minutes

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2026/06/27

Daniel grew up driving in Ireland without fear, but after moving to Israel and driving only occasionally, every trip starts with white-knuckle terror. Research shows this "return of fear" phenomenon affects 40-60% of people after a single extinction session. This episode breaks down the actual frequency needed to make fear extinction stick (it's counterintuitive), a three-step pre-drive protocol that primes your brain before you hit the road, and the surprising role of safety behaviors in

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22:54

What Your Amygdala Does During a Near-Miss

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2026/06/27

That moment when a car swerves into your lane and your hands won't stop shaking — that's your amygdala encoding a near-miss. This episode uses that universal experience as a gateway into the neuroscience of trauma, then examines what Israeli epidemiological data reveals about PTSD in a conscription society. We break down the circuit-level mechanism of threat encoding, why prediction errors stamp memories so vividly, and how Israeli prevalence numbers challenge assumptions about who develops PTSD

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28:04

Surviving Tailgaters: What Your Brain Does Wrong

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2026/06/27

Tailgating isn't just annoying — it's a neurological hijacking. When headlights fill your rearview mirror on a dark mountain road, your brain's threat detection system takes over, degrading your driving and tempting you toward dangerous responses. This episode breaks down the science of attentional capture, why "just ignore it" is neurologically impossible, and what techniques actually work when you're stuck with a tailgater in a situation where pulling over isn't an option. Drawing on Israel's

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26:24

Can You Make a Hi-Vis Vest for a One-Year-Old?

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2026/06/27

When Daniel bought his son Ezra a toy shipping container and model forklift for his first birthday, he realized the bit only lands if the operator wears a hi-vis vest. Problem: nobody sells baby-sized safety gear. This episode follows the absurd engineering rabbit hole — from glass bead vs. microprismatic reflective fabric to the ANSI 107 geometry that requires more reflective surface area than a toddler's entire torso. What starts as a joke about a one-year-old forklift operator becomes a

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24:40

Why Jerusalem Traffic Feels More Dangerous Than It Is

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2026/06/27

Daniel learned to drive in Ireland, felt completely at ease, and drove the length of Israel without incident. But something about getting behind the wheel in Jerusalem — especially the first ten minutes — fries his nerves so badly he avoids driving altogether. This isn't a driving phobia. It's something far more common: situational driving anxiety triggered by a specific environment. In this episode, we unpack what's happening in the brain when the amygdala flags every honk and aggressive merge as a

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