PipeStitchExplain a difficult topic
You get a plain-English explanation, an example, and what to check.
Anyone who wants a plain-English take on a medical, money, legal, or technical idea.
Works with any AI assistant.
By the end of this, you will be able to get a concept explained at the level you are starting from.
Step-by-step walkthrough
Name the topic and your starting point
Name the topic and what you already know, even if that is very little.
Open your assistant
Open the assistant you already use. A free plan works.
Paste the prompt, then your topic
Paste the prompt below, then your topic and what you already know.
Check the explanation
Look up anything important with a reliable source before you rely on it — especially health, legal, or money topics.
Copy this prompt
Copy this, paste it in, then add your topic and what you already know.
Explain [the topic I give you] for someone who [my starting knowledge level]. Use plain language and avoid unexplained jargon. Give me: a short plain-English explanation, one analogy or example that makes it concrete, and a short list of things I should check with an authoritative source before relying on this explanation. If you are not certain about any part, say so clearly rather than guessing. Here is the topic and what I already know: