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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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23:56

What Israeli Law Allows in a Violent Split Second

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2026/08/05

When Daniel witnessed a violent assault on a train to Tel Aviv, he faced a split-second decision: intervene or protect his child? This episode unpacks what Israeli law actually permits — from self-defense and defense of others to the narrow conditions of a citizen's arrest. We explore the "waiting for a uniform" phenomenon, why security guards often refuse to act, and how the bystander effect takes on a uniquely Israeli flavor. If you've ever wondered what you're legally allowed to do in a crisis,

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26:20

How Connecticut's Puritan DNA Drives Its Innovation

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2026/08/05

Connecticut looks like a quiet cow pasture — but it's where the first combat submarine, the first practical helicopter, and some of the country's most prominent sex therapists all emerged. This episode unpacks the contradiction: how Puritan order and structure created a container that holds both progressive innovation and institutional control. From blue laws to the Mansfield Training School scandal, we trace the real DNA of a state that produces results, not celebrities.

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25:09

Why Can't You Refill Vyvanse in Tokyo?

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2026/08/05

Daniel hit a wall trying to travel with his Vyvanse prescription — and it turns out the problem isn't just Japan's strict drug laws. It's that every piece of the puzzle exists, but nobody's connected them. In this episode, we unpack what an international health card would actually require: global prescription records, real-time drug legality databases, doctor verification, and insurance interoperability. We explore why the CDC Yellow Book is just a PDF, why the EHIC is only a billing shortcut, and

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23:05

Connecticut's Double Helix: Puritan Restraint and...

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2026/08/05

Daniel wondered how a quiet, grassy place like Connecticut could be so contradictory — and so innovative. Herman, who grew up near Storrs, explains how the state's Puritan roots, institutional history, and Yankee ingenuity form a double helix that keeps synthesizing into new forms. From the Mansfield Training School's transformation into a research farm to the state-run liquor store as a 350-year-old artifact, this episode is a guide to reading the layers of a small state with an outsized

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21:50

Embassy Registration and Travel Prep for Risky Regions

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2026/08/05

Traveling through volatile regions demands more than a passport—it requires a layered information protocol. This episode breaks down the diplomatic landscape: the difference between embassies, consulates, and honorary consuls, and why it matters in a crisis. We walk through registration systems like STEP, the mechanics of warden lists, and the surprising resilience of paper contact sheets. If you're heading somewhere unpredictable, this is the pre-travel checklist you didn't know you needed.

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21:23

The Ultimate USA Packing List, Section by Section

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2026/08/05

Standing over an empty suitcase with a flight to the US looming? This episode walks through the complete packing checklist — section by section, from non-negotiables like medications and passports down to the comfort items that make a trip genuinely pleasant. No vague advice, just a clear list you can follow along with and check off as you pack. Covering documents, money, electronics, clothing, toiletries, and more — with the US-specific context (power outlets, TSA rules, healthcare) that

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24:42

Israel's Haredi Divide: Three Future Scenarios

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2026/08/05

Hannah's question cuts to the core: is Israel's Haredi community an unsustainable burden or the country's future? We break down the real numbers behind the demographic shift, the constitutional entrenchment of the draft exemption, and the school system that doesn't teach math or English. Then we map the three scenarios that could actually play out — from Lebanonization to reform — and what each would mean for the country's survival.

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26:15

Building a Smarter Text Expansion Library

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2026/08/02

Text expansion is more than typing shortcuts. In this episode, we explore how to design a snippet library that saves keystrokes and improves cognition — from dynamic meeting notes to decision logs that enforce structure. We cover trigger design, dynamic fields, and the three layers of snippets: static, dynamic, and process-based. Whether you're on Android or iOS, these principles will help you automate the right things and avoid clutter.

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25:25

eSIM Adapters, US Data, and Twilio: A Traveler's Setup

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2026/08/02

Daniel's planning a US trip with a spare SIM slot and a missing adapter. We break down the best eSIM adapters, the cheapest US data plans, and whether you can truly run your whole phone through Twilio. Plus, the Israeli angle — can data-only plans replace your carrier at home?

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28:43

The 28-Day Trap: ADHD Meds and Zero Margin

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2026/08/02

What happens when your ADHD medication refill date falls on a day the country is under missile attack? For one listener in Israel, that's not hypothetical — it's the reality of living with a Schedule II stimulant prescription. This episode unpacks the regulatory maze that assumes patients never lose a pill, never travel, and never face emergencies. We trace the DEA's Schedule II rules, Israel's inconsistent pharmacy interpretations, and the travel documentation that assumes you already have the

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26:02

Inside the White House Situation Room — Myths vs Reality

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2026/08/01

The White House Situation Room is one of the most famous — and misunderstood — facilities in government. In this episode, we break down what it actually is: a secure, 24/7 intelligence hub that supports presidential decisions, not a dramatic command post where orders are barked. We compare it to crisis centers in the UK (COBR), Israel, France, Russia, and China, and explore why the bin Laden raid photo cemented its iconic status.

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20:46

SWAT Teams Around the World: Who Actually Shows Up?

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2026/08/01

When you hear "SWAT," you probably picture American police in tactical gear. But tactical units exist worldwide—just under different names and structures. In this episode, we explore how countries like France and Germany centralize their elite police forces while the US has thousands of local teams. We also answer the practical question: if you live in a small town, who actually shows up when things go very wrong? From county sheriffs to the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, here's how the escalation chain

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25:01

Unarmed Police: Noble Relic or Risky Model?

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2026/08/01

Most of the world arms its police as standard. A shrinking handful — Ireland, the UK, Norway, New Zealand — still send officers onto the street without firearms. But even those forces quietly maintain armed response units on standby. In this episode, we unpack the history of unarmed policing, from Robert Peel's London bobbies to the Garda's founding as a deliberate rejection of colonial occupation, and ask whether the model still works when organized crime and terrorism have changed the threat

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23:52

Weighing Euroboxes: DIY Load Cells vs. Off-the-Shelf...

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2026/08/01

Industrial shelving rated for 200kg per shelf, four Euroboxes, and zero idea of the actual weight. Daniel asks how to measure it — and the answer splits into two very different paths. One is a solved engineering problem with $10 load cells and a $5 ADC chip. The other is a consumer product category that barely exists. We break down the physics of strain gauges, the reality of calibration drift, and why Zigbee, Matter, and Wi-Fi all come up short for weight sensing.

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24:35

Why Concrete Crumples: Tension vs. Compression

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2026/08/01

Why does a material that can hold up a skyscraper crumble when you try to hang something from it? Strength is directional, and understanding the difference between tension and compression reveals the hidden logic behind every bridge, beam, and bookshelf. This episode breaks down the fundamental forces that keep structures standing—shear, bending, torsion, and more—and explains why concrete loves compression, hates tension, and becomes a miracle material when married to steel. You'll learn how the

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25:10

How Strong Can Plastic Actually Get?

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2026/08/01

Daniel's moving day raises a deceptively simple question: how strong can plastic actually get? From the humble HDPE Eurobox to ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) — the material behind Dyneema, which stops bullets — we explore the molecular engineering that turns carbon and hydrogen chains into materials that outperform steel. We break down what "strong" really means, why chain length and alignment matter more than you'd think, and why the same plastic that survives a drop at room

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28:18

Decoding the Cable Aisle: What All Those Specs Mean

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2026/07/31

Ever stared at a wall of electrical cable and felt lost? We decode the European H-code labelling system, break down conductor sizes, insulation types, and the critical difference between installation cable and flexible cord. Learn what actually matters for building safe extension leads, the mistakes that cause house fires, and how specs vary across the UK, Europe, and Israel. Essential listening for any competent DIYer.

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26:28

Inside the City-Sized Employer: What 1.6M Workers...

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2026/07/31

Ever wondered what it's like to work for an organization so large its workforce rivals the population of a city? This episode digs into the record books to find the largest employer in history — Indian Railways at 1.6 million workers — and then explores what daily life is actually like inside these mega-organizations. We unpack the math that makes bureaucracy unavoidable, why the "small cog" framing is misleading, and whether the appeal of institutional stability is smarter than the startup world

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28:20

When AI Agents Spend Real Money

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2026/07/31

When Daniel asked Claude Code to check available phone numbers on Twilio, he didn't expect it to purchase one. But the API made it trivial — and this moment reveals a much bigger truth about agentic commerce. In this episode, we break down how AI agents are already spending real money through everyday SaaS APIs, from cloud infrastructure to advertising platforms. We explore why no new payment infrastructure was needed, what this means for authorization and governance, and whether dedicated agent

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27:37

The Hidden Software Running Your Company

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2026/07/31

Most organizations run on invisible software — internal tools never marketed or demoed, from CRMs to inventory systems to the spreadsheet that became mission-critical. This episode explores why companies build versus buy, the hidden costs of workflow mismatch, and how low-code platforms and generative AI are shifting the balance toward custom software. What happens when every organization can afford to own its operational tooling?

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