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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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32:21

Why Israelis Bet Everything on One Apartment

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2026/06/18

In Israel, buying an investment apartment isn't just common — it's cultural orthodoxy. Roughly 40-45% of household wealth sits in real estate, often in a single property. This episode unpacks why that persists despite every diversification rule, from tax policy and inflation trauma to leverage and recency bias. Then we explore the broader consequences: how a nation of small-time landlords pushes up prices, reduces homeownership, and creates a fragmented rental market that hurts tenants. If you've

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32:22

Are Humans Naturally Monogamous? The Science and...

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2026/06/18

What does the science actually say about whether humans are naturally monogamous? This episode unpacks the biological markers—sexual dimorphism, testis size, and concealed ovulation—that point to a "mixed strategy" rather than strict pair-bonding. Then we trace the legal history of anti-polygamy laws in the United States, from the Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act to the Edmunds-Tucker Act, and examine the asymmetry between how traditional religious polygamy and modern secular polyamory are treated under the

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31:15

Is Hookup Culture Real? What the Data Actually Says

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2026/06/18

Everyone says people today have more sexual partners than ever — but the data tells a different story. This episode unpacks the real trends: median partner counts have been remarkably stable for thirty years, even as a "sex recession" grows among young adults and a small, highly connected minority drives record STD rates. We explore what public health data reveals about sexual networks that surveys miss, and how major religious traditions navigate the gap between doctrine and lived behavior. From

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28:24

What Your Sexual Fantasies Actually Mean

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2026/06/18

What does the data actually say about the most common sexual fantasies — and do they predict a healthier sex life or signal something wrong? This episode breaks down the canonical 2015 Joyal study from the Journal of Sexual Medicine, plus newer research on how fantasies evolve across the lifespan. We explore why the number one fantasy for both men and women isn't an act but an emotional state, why submission fantasies are common among women in gender-equal societies, and why the function of a

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29:39

Can Pornography Ever Be Regulated Fairly?

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2026/06/18

This episode tackles two uncomfortable questions. First, how widespread are coercion and abuse in the pornography industry — not as a moral argument, but as a labor issue? We look at the structural pressures that blur consent into compliance, from contract bait-and-switches to platform-hosted trafficking content. Then, we examine whether a properly regulated industry is even possible, using California's failed ballot measures (Measure B, Proposition 60) and the existing 2257 record-keeping system as

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32:44

Group Sex Through History: Orgies, Rituals, and Taboos

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2026/06/18

Are the skeptics wrong to dismiss group sex as a modern pornographic fantasy? This episode dives deep into the historical record — from the Sumerian sacred marriage rites and Babylonian temple practices of the ancient Near East, to the Greek Dionysian mysteries and the Roman Bacchanalia. We explore how Taoist "arts of the bedchamber" in Han dynasty China and the Kama Sutra's matter-of-fact treatment of group sex in ancient India challenge the idea that non-monogamy is a recent invention. The episode

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31:06

The Silent Side Effect of SSRIs

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2026/06/18

Sexual side effects from psychiatric medications are incredibly common, affecting up to 60% of patients, yet they are vastly underreported due to shame and clinical silence. This episode cuts through the stigma to explore the three headline problems: loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, and anorgasmia. We break down the neurochemical mechanisms behind each issue, rank the worst-offending drugs like paroxetine, and walk through practical treatment options—from simple dose reductions to medication

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31:35

Constant Bile Drip: Is It Harmful After Gallbladder...

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2026/06/18

Is the "constant drip" of bile into the small intestine after gallbladder removal actually causing harm? We explore the physiological reasoning behind post-cholecystectomy syndrome, examining how continuous bile acid exposure might trigger duodenal inflammation, disrupt signaling pathways, and contribute to SIBO. We also review the mixed evidence, the percentage of patients affected, and the current treatment options—from bile acid sequestrants to UDCA—while acknowledging the limits of today's

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39:06

Splitting Vyvanse for a Smoother Curve

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2026/06/18

How does splitting a Vyvanse dose actually change your blood concentration curve? We dive deep into the pharmacokinetics of lisdexamfetamine, a prodrug that converts to dextroamphetamine in your red blood cells. We explore the science behind water titration, the impact of stagger intervals (two, four, or six hours), and why a three-part split might create a smoother plateau than a single dose. We also discuss the tools available for modeling your personal curve, the surprising effect of urinary pH

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28:51

Beyond Ox Bile: Post-Gallbladder Bloating Solutions

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2026/06/18

If you've had your gallbladder removed and struggle with post-meal bloating, you've probably heard the standard advice: cut fat, try ox bile, take digestive enzymes. But what if the real culprit isn't undigested fat, but bile itself — constantly dripping into your intestine and wreaking havoc on your microbiome and motility? This episode maps the terrain beyond the usual suspects, from bile acid sequestrants like cholestyramine (a gritty but effective powder) to emerging therapies like FGF19

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25:24

Can You Really Escape the Anglo Bubble?

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2026/06/18

Daniel, an English speaker living in Israel, is torn. He wants full Hebrew immersion, but keeps finding that when an Israeli's English is better than his Hebrew, forcing the language actually breaks communication. In this episode, we explore why the "immersion ideal" almost universally fails—and what actually works instead. We break down the psychology of the Anglo bubble, why most people plateau at functional Hebrew, and how to be strategic about where Hebrew earns its place without cutting off

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30:48

How to Reclaim Your Social Life After Friend Inheritance

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2026/06/18

If you’ve moved into your partner’s existing social circle and feel like your friendships are borrowed rather than owned, you’re not alone. Research shows that couples who maintain independent friendships report higher marital satisfaction and lower relationship boredom. But rebuilding the muscle of making friends as an adult — especially when you’ve been passively receiving friends through your partner — requires intentionality. This episode unpacks the dynamics of “network migration,” the science

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32:19

N95 vs N99 vs SN98: Which Mask Actually Works?

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2026/06/18

What's the real difference between an N95, an N99, and that SN-98 mask that was everywhere during COVID? This episode breaks down the NIOSH classifications, the breathing resistance tradeoffs, and why filtration numbers only tell part of the story. We cover why fit is the most important factor, how facial hair and glasses can defeat even the best mask, and where the line is between disposables and a proper elastomeric respirator. Plus: the social dimension of wearing respiratory protection, why

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27:17

The Last Poppleberrys: A Surname on the Brink

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2026/06/18

Ever wondered what it's like to carry a name shared by only 50 people on Earth? Herman Poppleberry traces his own surname from a windswept English marsh through a genetic bottleneck to a single ancestor in Kent. Along the way: why "popple" probably means poplar tree, how spelling variations nearly erased the name twice, and the strange weight of being one of the last bearers of a three-century-old legacy. Plus: the most famous Poppleberry in history once wrote a letter about potholes.

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33:51

Socialites: From Mrs. Astor to Paris Hilton

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2026/06/18

What does a socialite actually do? The job title sounds absurd — "professional party-goer" — but beneath the surface lies a centuries-old role with real economic and cultural power. This episode traces the socialite from Aspasia of Miletus and Madame Geoffrin's Enlightenment salons to Mrs. Astor's Four Hundred in Gilded Age New York, then to the modern celebutante. We explore how Paris Hilton turned visibility into a $2.5 billion fragrance empire, and why the socialite's true function — converting

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33:54

Leaky Gut: Real Biology vs. Internet Hype

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2026/06/18

Leaky gut" means something very specific in gastroenterology and something very different on wellness blogs. This episode unpacks the actual biology of intestinal permeability — the tight junction proteins, the paracellular pathway, and the gut-associated lymphoid tissue — then examines where the evidence actually lands. We cover the well-established connections to Crohn's disease and celiac, the plausible but unproven links to conditions like type 1 diabetes and NAFLD, and the shaky foundations of

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32:57

Why Your Home Isn't Using Industrial Storage Standards

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2026/06/13

What if your furniture was built around the same standardized grid used in industrial warehouses? This episode explores the radical idea of adapting the Eurobox DIN standard for the home—a system where storage containers are also moving boxes, eliminating cardboard waste and saving hours on moving day. We discuss the design challenge of making industrial storage beautiful, the economic and environmental arguments for standardization, and the key barrier: getting a critical mass of manufacturers and

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32:26

Why 8 Hours of Sleep Feels Like Zero

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2026/06/13

When sirens and baby wake-ups fragment your night, the hours add up but your brain never gets serviced. This episode unpacks the three mechanisms destroying sleep quality during crisis: truncated sleep cycles, deep-sleep inertia, and circadian disruption from light at wrong hours. If you've ever felt like a zombie despite "enough" sleep, this explains why — and why the feeling of never finding your tempo isn't just tiredness, it's your biology saying it doesn't know what time it is.

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34:10

Kitchen Dangers: What to Keep Away from Kids

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2026/06/13

Most parents worry about dishwasher pods and cleaning supplies, but the real dangers in your kitchen might be hiding in plain sight. This episode explores the surprising hazards of everyday foods and condiments — from salt poisoning in toddlers (half a teaspoon per pound can be lethal) to soy sauce toxicity, choking risks like grapes and hot dogs, and the hidden alcohol content in vanilla and almond extracts. We break down the data on what's actually dangerous, what's parental paranoia, and how

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31:35

Gout’s Hidden Fire: Rethinking a Systemic Disease

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2026/06/13

Gout isn’t just a painful toe—it’s a systemic inflammatory condition linked to heart disease, kidney damage, and diabetes. This episode unpacks the paradigm shift in how medicine understands gout, from the NLRP3 inflammasome to IL-1 beta signaling. We explore the full treatment landscape: urate-lowering therapy with allopurinol and febuxostat, acute flare management with NSAIDs and colchicine, and emerging biologic options like canakinumab and anakinra. Plus, practical guidance on dosing, titration,

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