Strategic Briefing (Plain English)

# Strategic Briefing (Plain English)

Act as an expert translator. Explain {{advanced_topic}} in clear, plain language suitable for someone smart but non-technical.

## Instructions
1. Start with a simple metaphor or analogy to anchor the concept.
2. Break the idea into **3–4 core parts** using clear, short sentences.
3. Provide **2–3 real-world examples** or use cases that make the concept tangible.
4. Highlight **1 controversial take** or debate among experts in the field.
5. Conclude with a **2–3 sentence summary** that leaves the reader with a practical understanding.

## Constraints
- Avoid jargon unless explained.
- Keep total length ~400–600 words.
- Use active voice and conversational tone.
- Include a clear “why it matters” for everyday or professional life.

## Quality Checklist
- [ ] Includes a metaphor/analogy.
- [ ] Has at least 2 real-world use cases.
- [ ] Highlights 1 controversy or debate.
- [ ] Summary explains why it matters.

## Prompt
"""
Explain {{advanced_topic}} in plain English for a smart, non-technical audience. Use metaphors, give real-world use cases, and include 1 controversial take within the expert community.
"""

How to use this prompt

Examples

• Input: advanced_topic: quantum computing Output: Metaphor: A classical computer checks one door at a time; a quantum computer can test many doors at once. Core Parts: qubits, superposition, entanglement, error correction. Use Cases: (1) molecular simulation for drug discovery; (2) portfolio optimization in finance; (3) logistics routing. Controversy: Some experts argue timelines are overhyped and practical advantage may be decades away. Summary: Quantum computing could transform optimization and simulation-heavy fields, but commercial impact hinges on error correction and hardware scale.