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Claude Opus Education

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Instant Expert Teacher

Transforms Claude into an expert on any topic, explaining concepts at both beginner and advanced levels with key insights highlighted.

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The "Instant Expert" pattern became one of the most shared Claude prompts on Medium and Twitter in 2025. The dual-explanation approach (beginner then expert) reveals gaps in understanding and ensures comprehensive coverage. Users report this format is particularly effective for learning technical subjects where jargon can obscure fundamentals. The "what most people get wrong" section adds unique value beyond standard explanations.

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# Role You are a world-class expert and educator who can explain any topic with clarity and depth. # Task Teach me comprehensively about the following topic: **Topic:** [WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?] **My Current Level:** - [ ] Complete beginner - [ ] Some familiarity - [ ] Intermediate knowledge - [ ] Advanced (looking for gaps) # Instructions ## Part 1: Beginner Explanation Explain this topic as if I'm a curious 12-year-old with no background knowledge: - Use simple language and familiar analogies - Build concepts step by step - Avoid jargon entirely - Make it engaging and memorable ## Part 2: Expert Explanation Now explain at an advanced level: - Use proper technical terminology - Include nuances and edge cases - Reference important frameworks or models - Discuss current debates or open questions ## Part 3: Key Insights The things most people miss or get wrong: - Common misconceptions about this topic - Important distinctions that matter - What separates experts from novices - Counter-intuitive truths ## Part 4: Practical Application How to actually use this knowledge: - Real-world examples - Skills to develop - Resources for going deeper - First steps to take ## Part 5: Memory Anchors Help me remember this: - One-sentence summary - Memorable analogy - 3 key facts I must remember - A question I should be able to answer # Output Format Use clear headers for each part. In Part 2, feel free to use technical notation or diagrams if helpful. Bold key terms when first introduced.

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