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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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33:27

Why Your Mental Health Labels Might Be Wrong

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2026/06/04

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with depression plus anxiety plus ADHD, you're not an unusual case — you're the norm. In this episode, we explore why psychiatric comorbidity is so common and what it reveals about the limitations of our diagnostic system. We break down the neurotransmitter hypothesis, the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) framework, and why the DSM's 300+ categories might be capturing surface patterns rather than biological reality. We also look ahead to DSM-6 and what a

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29:52

Why Strattera Works (or Fails) Depending on Your Liver

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2026/06/04

Why does Strattera (atomoxetine) give some people crippling anxiety while others get life-changing focus? This episode unpacks the pharmacology, from its selective norepinephrine action in the prefrontal cortex to the critical role of the CYP2D6 liver enzyme. We compare it head-to-head with bupropion for the ADHD-depression-fatigue triad and explain why your genetics—not just your willpower—determine whether this drug is a miracle or a nightmare.

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28:04

The 15 Million People Living in Overseas Territories

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2026/06/04

Most people assume dozens of countries still hold overseas dependencies, but the real number is barely a dozen — and the story of how those territories survived decolonization is stranger and darker than you'd expect. From British coaling stations to American naval bases built on depopulated islands, this episode traces the common thread running through every overseas territory on Earth. We break down who owns what, why those territories weren't granted independence, and how legal doctrines from the

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31:24

Designing a 2020s Art Deco for Jerusalem

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2026/06/04

What would a 2020s equivalent of Art Deco look like — one that picks up classical proportion and ornament while integrating everything modernism got right? Architect Hannah asked exactly that, and this episode builds the answer from the ground up. We explore proportional systems derived from the golden ratio, the window-to-wall ratios that align Passivhaus standards with traditional facades, and how Jerusalem's 1918 stone ordinance offers a model for form-based codes. We also tackle the cost

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25:40

How to Label a Ziploc Bag (Chemistry That Works)

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2026/06/04

Why do labels refuse to stick to your vacuum-sealed bags? It’s not bad luck — it’s surface energy. This episode breaks down the physics of polyethylene, the best surface prep techniques (from isopropyl alcohol wipes to the packing tape trick), and which label materials and markers will survive long-term storage. A practical toolkit for anyone tired of mystery bags in the closet.

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32:58

What Were Ancient Tefillin Actually Made From?

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2026/06/04

Most people assume ancient tefillin were made from goat leather because goats were common in the ancient Levant. But a 2021 study using FTIR spectroscopy on 2,000-year-old samples from the Qumran caves tells a different story. This episode explores the actual materials science behind tefillin: why calfskin outperforms goat leather for preserving parchment scrolls, how modern batim are graded from gassot to peshutim, and what the Talmud actually says about acceptable hides. If you've ever wondered

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29:56

Mansfield's Wandering Boulders: Geology Meets Folklore

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2026/06/04

In Mansfield, Connecticut, massive granite boulders aren't just lawn ornaments—they're community anchors, wedding venues, and the subject of a century-old mystery. This episode explores why this town has four times the glacial erratics of neighboring areas, from the unique pink-feldspar Mansfield Granite to the Willimantic River valley's glacial debris chute. We trace the science behind the "Wandering Stone" (which actually moves 3 inches per year), the 50-year tradition of the Mansfield Rock Fair,

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28:34

Why German and Japanese Manuals Are So Good

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2026/06/04

Why do products from Germany and Japan consistently come with such thorough, well-organized manuals? This episode unpacks the structural systems behind the reputation: Germany's Duale Ausbildung apprenticeship program and product liability laws, Japan's monozukuri craftsmanship philosophy and kaizen continuous improvement. We explore how DIN and JIS standards create shared languages for documentation, the surprising history of "Made in Germany" and "Made in Japan" as stigma-turned-badge-of-honor,

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31:40

The Hidden Zoo of Drug Testing

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2026/06/04

When you picture animal testing, you probably see lab mice. But the real landscape is a sprawling zoo — dogs for cardiac safety, pigs for wound healing, ferrets for respiratory viruses, and macaques for neuroscience. This episode explores why species choice determines whether a drug reaches humans or dies in preclinical trials. We unpack model validity, the tacit knowledge researchers develop after years with one species, and how the TGN1412 disaster reshaped regulatory requirements. With AI

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29:52

How 10,000 Lever Presses Predict Addiction Risk

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2026/06/04

How do scientists actually measure a drug's addiction potential? This episode dives into the brutal precision of animal self-administration models — where rats press levers thousands of times for a single cocaine dose — and how a single number called the breakpoint maps onto Schedule II versus Schedule IV scheduling decisions. We explore progressive ratio schedules, conditioned place preference, drug discrimination assays, and the regulatory framework under the FDA's 2017 Abuse Potential Guidance

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28:30

How 3 Rs Shape Lab Animal Ethics Today

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2026/06/04

Every year, 100 to 200 million vertebrates are used in research worldwide—but 95% of them (mice and rats) aren't protected by the Animal Welfare Act. This episode unpacks the real regulatory landscape: the three Rs framework (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement), how IACUC oversight actually works, what enriched housing looks like for rats, and why zebrafish have become a research powerhouse. We explore the ethical tradeoffs that refinement can't fully resolve and why good welfare isn't just moral—it

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31:52

Why German and Japanese Products Have Better Manuals

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2026/06/04

Why do German and Japanese products come with such remarkably thorough, usable documentation? This episode traces the answer to two very different but equally powerful structural systems: Germany’s Mittelstand ecosystem and vocational apprenticeship model, and Japan’s monozukuri philosophy. We explore how family-owned “hidden champions” like Fischer and Edding treat documentation as a generational investment, how DIN standards create a shared language for precision, and what happens when the person

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25:25

Your Shaver Isn't Dull, It's Clogged

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2026/06/04

Think your electric shaver blades are dull? They're probably just buried in a wax-and-hair composite that cold water set in place. This episode tears down the Philips Series 5000 and 6000 to reveal what actually fails, why it fails, and the two cleaning regimes that keep your shaver running like new. You'll learn why hot water is non-negotiable, how wet storage quadruples blade edge radius in three months, and what the SmartClean system doesn't tell you. Plus: the deep clean protocol that reduces

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27:04

Where to Put White Noise Machines for ADHD Focus

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2026/06/03

Most people put white noise machines on their desk — but that's acoustically backwards. This episode explains why placement matters more than proximity, how to coordinate multiple machines for different noise sources (traffic vs. baby cries), and why a smart plug strategy beats buying more plastic boxes. We cover the masking curve, sensory gating deficit in ADHD brains, equal-loudness contours, and the surprising difference between fan-based and digital white noise generators. If you've been

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29:18

How to Write a Product Spec That Makes AI Find You...

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2026/06/03

Most people use AI for product research the same way they use Google — typing a few words and hoping. But the real power of AI isn't search volume — it's constraint handling. In this episode, we break down the SPEC framework (Situation, Preferences, Exclusions, Constraints) borrowed from engineering procurement, adapted for consumer purchases. Learn why the IKEA desk leg failure was actually a spec failure, how to surface unknown unknowns, and why the best search result is often a single

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35:41

How to Design Cities for People, Not Cars

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2026/06/03

What if the same street felt like public space on Saturday and a machine corridor on Tuesday? This episode maps the intellectual landscape of reducing car dominance in cities. We explore three camps of thinkers: tactical urbanists using paint and planters to reclaim street space, economists like Donald Shoup reframing parking as a hidden subsidy, and technologists envisioning shared mobility networks. We cover proven interventions like curb extensions and daylighting, the politics of parking reform,

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28:31

Why the Brain Doesn't Fight Back Against Vyvanse

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2026/06/03

Why don’t drugs like SSRIs and Vyvanse lose their effect over time, even though the brain fights to maintain chemical balance? This episode unpacks the elegant neuroscience behind two very different strategies. For SSRIs, the brain’s adaptation *is* the treatment—a two-to-four-week process of desensitizing inhibitory autoreceptors. For Vyvanse, the trick is pharmacokinetic stealth: a slow, gradual rise in dopamine that sneaks past the brain’s rate-of-change sensors. We explore prodrug design, tonic

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27:13

Ancient Ink, Modern Scribes: The Chemistry of Kosher Ink

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2026/06/03

Can you touch up your Tefillin with a Sharpie? This episode uncovers the hidden world of halachic ink chemistry — from ancient Talmudic recipes of lampblack and tree sap to modern debates over synthetic binders and acrylic resins. We explore the strict standards for Torah scroll ink (d'yo) versus the surprising flexibility for Tefillin boxes, the science behind iron-gall ink's durability and corrosion, and why a tiny bottle of certified ink costs more than a decent wine. Discover how a

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31:06

The Scribes Who Count Every Letter

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2026/06/03

Ezra the Scribe standardized the Torah text 2,500 years ago, turning an oral tradition into a portable cultural anchor. Today, the profession he founded — Soferut — persists with astonishing rigor. This episode explores the materials, training, and sacred precision behind Jewish scribal arts: kosher parchment processed with declared intent, carbon-black ink from oak galls, quills sharpened every few lines, and over 4,000 laws governing letter formation. With only 3,000–5,000 certified scribes

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28:01

Jerusalem's Hidden Strengths: Beyond the Poverty Stats

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2026/06/03

Jerusalem has a 46% poverty rate and net negative migration, yet it houses the Knesset, Supreme Court, Hebrew University, and Judaism's holiest sites. This episode explores why institutional gravity hasn't produced economic gravity — and what four structural assets the city has that nobody's talking about. From residency requirements for civil servants to Haredi tech workforce programs that boast 82% retention rates, we examine the policy levers that could transform Jerusalem from Israel's poorest

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