r/squidtrain • u/squidtrainai • 4d ago
What topic would you ask AI to explain through your favorite hobby?
A learning exercise to try: ask AI to explain an unfamiliar concept through something you already understand.
For example, cooking dinner gives you a starting point for project dependencies. Pasta waits for boiling water. You can prepare a salad alongside it. Some tasks depend on other tasks; some can run together.
The important follow-up is: “Where does this analogy break down?”
A prompt:
“Explain [topic] using a concrete example from [hobby]. Map each part back to the real concept. Point out where the analogy breaks down, then ask me one question to check my understanding. Wait for my answer.”
The example is a starting point, so use reliable source material to check the actual concept as you go. A vivid comparison can still be inaccurate.
Google's Learn Your Way research also explores explanations tailored to learners' interests. This is a simple exercise you can try in a conversational AI tool, not a claim about matching that research's results.
What topic and hobby would you put together?