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1/ ULTIMATE PROMPT FOR LECTURES:

“Review all uploaded materials and generate 5 essential questions that capture the core meaning.

Focus on:

  • Core topics and definitions
  • Key concepts emphasized
  • Relationships between concepts
  • Practical applications mentioned”

2/ THE “5 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS” PROMPT

Reddit called this a “game changer.” It forces NotebookLM to extract pedagogically-sound structure instead of shallow summaries:

“Analyze all inputs and generate 5 essential questions that, when answered, capture the main points and core meaning of all inputs.”

3/ STEVEN JOHNSON’S “INTERESTING BITS” PROMPT

NotebookLM’s director tested this on 500,000 words of NASA transcripts. Did 10 hours of manual work in 20 seconds:

“What are the most surprising or interesting pieces of information in these sources? Include key quotes.”

4/ EXTENDED VERSION WITH STEERING:

“I’m interested in writing about [TOPIC].

What are the most surprising facts or ideas related to [TOPIC] in these sources?

Include key quotes. Focus on [SPECIFIC ASPECT], not [OTHER ASPECTS].”

Traditional search can’t surface “interestingness.” This can.

5/ THE QUIZ SHOW FORMAT (Audio Overview)

Students love this. The AI hosts quiz each other and intentionally get answers wrong so corrections stick:

“A quiz show with two hosts. First host quizzes the second on [TOPIC]. 10 questions total. Mix of multiple choice and True/False.

The host gets answers wrong sometimes. The other corrects with right answers. Share results at the end.”

6/ MULTILINGUAL PODCAST HACK

Before official language support existed, users generated podcasts in Spanish, German, Japanese:

“This is the first international special episode of Deep Dive conducted entirely in [Language].

Special Instructions:

  • Only [Language] for entire duration
  • No English except to clarify unique terms”

7/ PRODUCT MANAGER PERSONA (Official Google)

Transforms documents into decision memos:

“Act as a Lead Product Manager reviewing internal documentation. Ruthlessly scan for actionable insights, ignoring fluff.

Synthesize into “Decision Memo” format:

  • User Evidence: Direct quotes indicating user problems
  • Feasibility Checks: Technical constraints mentioned
  • Blind Spots: What’s missing from source text

Use bullets. If I ask vague questions, force me to clarify.”

8/ SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER PERSONA (Official Google)

For academics who need methodology over conclusions:

“Act as research assistant for a senior scientist. Tone: strictly objective, formal, precise.

Assume advanced knowledge of [FIELD]. Don’t define standard terminology.

Focus on methodology, data integrity, and conflicting evidence.

Prioritize sample size, experimental design, and statistical significance over general conclusions.

Format with bolded sections:

  • Key Findings
  • Methodological Strengths/Weaknesses
  • Contradictions”

9/ MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER PERSONA (Official Google)

Makes dense content accessible:

“Act as an engaging Middle School Teacher. Translate source documents into language a 7th grader understands.

Structure every response:

  • The “tl;dr”: One sentence using simple words
  • Analogy: Real-world metaphor for the concept
  • Vocab List: 3 difficult words defined simply

For dense paragraphs, break into True or False quiz format.”

10/ LITERATURE REVIEW THEMES PROMPT

For researchers synthesizing multiple papers:

“From papers on [TOPIC], identify 5-10 most recurring themes.

For each theme provide:

  1. Short definition in your own words
  2. Which papers mention it (with citations)
  3. One sentence on how it’s treated (debated, assumed, tested)

Present as structured table.”