What is the "pretend you are an expert" technique?
Start prompts with "You are an expert [role]" to activate relevant knowledge patterns. This framing helps the model draw from specialized knowledge and adopt appropriate communication styles for that domain.
When to use this
When you need domain-specific advice or want responses calibrated to expert-level understanding.
When to skip this
For simple factual queries or when you need beginner-friendly explanations.
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