Here’s the exact version I’ve been using lately: “Take this research and do what butter does to a recipe. Go beyond surface-level summaries. Expand on hidden implications, connect related ideas, identify patterns, strengthen weak areas and add meaningful nuance without becoming repetitive or bloated. Prioritize insight density, clarity and useful context.” I created this prompt because it's a simple way to enrich the analysis, connect ideas together and identify any hidden implications. My grandmother always told me to use real butter when I cook because "the real thing" adds more flavor and r
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