What are Explainers?

Explainers are clear, concise descriptions or clarifications of concepts, processes, terms, or ideas. Their goal is to make complex or unfamiliar topics easy to understand, often by breaking them down into simple parts, using examples, or analogies.

Types of Explanations AI Can Provide:

Conversational AIs like ChatGPT can generate a wide range of explainers, depending on your needs. Here’s a breakdown:

1. Conceptual Explanations

• Definition-style: What something is.

  • Example: What is inflation?

• Overview-style: Broader understanding of a topic.

  • Example: Explain how the stock market works.

2. Process Explanations

• Step-by-step guides: How something is done.

  • Example: How to create a pivot table in Excel.

• Cause-and-effect: What leads to something happening.

  • Example: How does deforestation affect climate change?

3. Comparative Explanations

• Similarities/Differences: Compare concepts or options.

  • Example: What’s the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA?

4. Visual/Descriptive Explanations

• Analogies & Metaphors: Explaining through comparison.

  • Example: Explain blockchain like I’m 10 years old.

• Descriptive walkthroughs: Imagining or visualizing a process.

  • Example: Describe what happens when you send an email.

5. Contextual Explanations

• Historical background: Why something developed.

  • Example: What caused the 2008 financial crisis?

• Situational explanations: Why something is important now.

  • Example: Why are interest rates rising in 2025?

6. Technical/Scientific Explanations

• In-depth details: For expert-level understanding.

  • Example: Explain quantum entanglement in detail.

• Simplified for beginners: Technical concepts made easy.

  • Example: Explain AI algorithms in simple terms.

7. Practical Applications

• How it applies to real life: Why something matters.

  • Example: How can understanding compound interest help me save?

What Kind of Explanations Would You Like?

I can adjust explanations to be:

• Simple or detailed

• For kids or experts

• Step-by-step or overview-style

Want to try one? Let me know a topic!