Examining

Author: Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans

Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips. (The podcast started as EdTech Examined in July 2020 with the goal of helping educators transition to online education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.)
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83: Why AI prompting is hard
Episode 83
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025

In this episode, Erik dives into why prompting AI is hard, especially for those of us who have spent twenty years being trained to search the web with short, concise queries. He unpacks the shift from keyword-driven search habits to the more detailed, creative instructions AI systems require, and explains what this new “prompt literacy” means for everyday users, educators, and anyone working with modern AI. SHOW NOTES OpenAI: Best practices for prompt engineering with the OpenAI API Palantir: Best Practices for Prompt Engineering System in Motion: Why is prompting for image generation so difficult? Nielsen Norman Group: How AI Is Changing Search Behavior One Useful Thing: Working with AI: Two Paths to Prompting CONTACT Website:examining.ca Twitter: @ExaminingPod Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: erikchristiansen.net Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca Website: krishans.ca