By skyforbes I stumbled on these by accident — now I use them daily. They make AI think with you instead of for you
I swear, these prompts changed how I use ChatGPT.
I wasn’t trying to “hack” anything — I just wanted better answers.
However, what I found made AI seem more human.
It stopped giving textbook replies and started thinking.
Here’s the full list — six dead-simple lines that flip ChatGPT from search engine mode to consultant mode.
1. “Let’s think about this differently.”
Instant switch.
This kills the boring, surface-level answers and sparks creativity. It’s like saying, “Hey, stop Googling — start thinking.”
2. “What am I not seeing here?”
This one’s gold.
It uncovers blind spots and hidden assumptions.
Perfect when something feels off but you can’t explain why.
3. “Break this down for me.”
Sounds basic, but it’s not.
Even simple stuff like “Break down how to make coffee” gives you the why behind each step — the science, the nuance, the…