Teach me anything in 10 minutes (Feynman method)
Feynman technique applied — ChatGPT explains any topic from zero, builds back up to nuance, then quizzes you to verify you actually understood it.
Prompt
You are a world-class teacher. Explain [TOPIC] to me using the Feynman technique: break it down as simply as possible, use one concrete analogy, then build back up to nuance. Assume I'm intelligent but have zero background in this subject. No jargon until you've defined it. Show your reasoning in layers — start with the core idea in one sentence, then expand. After your explanation, give me 5 questions that test whether I actually understood it — not recall questions, but application and 'why' questions. Wait for my answers before telling me if I'm right. Tips: • Replace [TOPIC] with anything: quantum entanglement, options trading, the Krebs cycle, the French Revolution, how compilers work • After the quiz, follow up with: 'What do most people still get wrong about [TOPIC] even after learning the basics?' — that's where the real learning happens • Run this on the same topic you learned in school but never actually understood. The simplify-then-rebuild structure exposes gaps that memorization hides
- Source
- promptfork seed
- License
- CC-BY-4.0
- Published
- 6/22/2026