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🐙 The Feynman Technique Prompt
clarity is king: the Nobel Prize-winning hack for viral content
Hey there, solopreneur!
In the crowded arena of online content, one truth reigns supreme:
Clarity is king.
The most viral ideas aren't necessarily the most complex or groundbreaking.
They're the ones that illuminate a truth so clearly, so precisely, that readers can't help but share them.
Think about it.
When was the last time you eagerly shared a confusing, jargon-filled post? Probably never.
But a piece of content that crystallizes a complex concept into something profoundly simple and relatable? That's social media gold.
Doesn’t matter if it’s a meme, essay, or a Twitter thread — it’s those “ah ha” moments of clarity that triggers readers to share.
And that’s exactly where the Feynman Technique comes in —
A powerful method for distilling complex ideas into their simplest form, named after Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman.
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool."
Today, we're diving deep into the Feynman Technique - your blueprint for creating content so clear and compelling, it practically begs to be shared.
You'll discover:
Why clarity and communication are the real drivers of viral content
The “Feynman Technique Prompt” to simplify your content ideas and make it more shareable
Ways to use AI to boost your Feynman-inspired content creation
Let’s. Dive. In. 🤿
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Let's talk numbers for a second. Not the boring kind, but the kind that can explode your content's reach.
Imagine you create a piece of content. Let's say 1,000 people see it initially.
Now, here's where clarity becomes your secret weapon:
Complex content: Maybe 10% understand it well enough to share. That's 100 shares.
Clear content: 50% get it and share. Boom - 500 shares.
But it doesn't stop there. This is where the magic of exponential growth kicks in.
Those 500 people who shared your clear content? Their networks see it.
Even if only a fraction of those re-share, you're looking at thousands more eyes on your ideas.
It's not just addition. It's multiplication.
Now, factor in today's attention economy. Studies show the average human attention span is now just 8 seconds.
In this blink-and-you'll-miss-it world, clarity isn't just nice to have – it's essential for survival.
Think about memes.
They spread like wildfire because they communicate a clear truth or relatable experience in a split second.
Like this one that instantly communicates the rapid pace of AI’s evolution:
They're the Feynman Technique in action:
Take a complex idea or universal experience
Boil it down to its simplest form
Present it in a way that's instantly understandable
That's why you scroll past dozens of posts but stop to share that one meme that just gets you.
This is the power of the Feynman Technique.
It's not about dumbing down your ideas. It's about smartening up your communication to match our rapid-fire digital world.
BY MASTERING THE FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE, YOU CAN:
Widening your funnel: More people understand and engage with your content in those precious few seconds of attention
Lowering the barrier to sharing: Easily explained ideas spread faster
Creating a ripple effect: Clear ideas reach audiences you never dreamed of
Tapping into the meme-ability factor: Crystal clear ideas are more likely to become viral content
But here's the best part about this:
The Feynman Technique doesn't just help your audience understand better.
It deepens your own understanding too.
When you strip away the BS jargon, you're left with the pure essence of an idea.
And that's often when your own "aha!" moments happen.
So, you ready to turn your content into a viral sensation?
Let's break down how to use AI and The Feynman Technique to simplify your content (and therefore make it more viral)…
The Feynman Technique Prompt
Ready to create content so clear and compelling, even your grandma will hit the share button?
Just plug your content into this prompt and watch the magic unfold:
I want you to help me create and/or improve a piece of content using the Feynman Technique.
Here's my piece of content:
[INSERT TOPIC]
Please follow these steps:
Explain the topic as if you're teaching it to a 12-year-old. Use simple language, avoid jargon, and incorporate relatable analogies or examples.
Identify any areas where the explanation might be unclear or overly complex. Edit these areas to simplify them further.
Maintain the same or similar writing style and personality as the original.
Don't overuse analogies. Only use them when necessary.
Don't use exclamation points. Don't use too many question marks, either.
Reorganize the explanation into a coherent narrative structure. Use suspenseful and compelling storytelling techniques to make the concept more engaging and memorable.
Suggest a catchy, benefit-driven headline for this piece of content that would make people want to click and share.
The final output should be:
Clear enough for a middle-schooler to understand
Engaging and relatable, using vivid analogies and examples
Structured in a logical, easy-to-follow manner
Focused on communicating a fundamental truth or insight about the topic
Most importantly, the final output should be a cohesive, complete final draft of the improved content that can be immediately copy-pasted and published online.
Remember, the goal is to strip away complexity and reveal the core truth of the concept in a way that resonates with a wide audience and will go viral on the internet.
HOW TO USE THE FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE PROMPT:
Copy-paste a piece of content into the [INSERT CONTENT] placeholder. This piece of content can be a rough draft, an old thread that didn’t perform well, etc.
For this prompt, I used this recent thread of mine that kinda flopped on Twitter:
Forget Euro 2024.
There's a revolutionary new football model taking the world by storm.
With shorter matches & creator-owned teams, the Kings League is custom-built for the digital age.
Here's why this creator-driven league will change the sport forever:
— Ole Lehmann (@oledoteth)
5:55 PM • Jun 17, 2024
After inputting it into the Feynman Technique Prompt, here’s the improved output it gave me:
It’s noticeably better.
I think my original thread was slightly too confusing and not clear enough on what the Kings League actually is.
But the Feynman Technique cleaned it up and explained it in a way that makes it instantly more clear.
I’ll repost this thread again in around a month or so, and I expect to get better results next time 🙂
WHAT YOU LEARNED TODAY
Why clarity and good communication are the real drivers of viral content
How to use the Feynman Technique to simplify tricky ideas and make your content more shareable
Ways to use AI to boost your Feynman-inspired content creation
So there you have it - your secret weapon for creating content so clear and compelling, it practically shares itself.
The next time you're facing a blank page, remember:
Embrace clarity. Break it down. Simplify. Tell a story.
Then watch as your audience transforms from confused bystanders to enthusiastic sharers of your ideas.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to explain the intricacies of quantum computing to my houseplant.
Wish me luck!
Keep diving,
Ole
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