A Simple Guide for Real People, Not Tech Experts
A Friendly Path to Understanding
and Using AI in Everyday LifeMark S. Anderson
Chapter 1
The Born chapter gently introduces what generative AI is and clears up the biggest misunderstandings about how it works. It explains in simple terms how AI is trained, why it sometimes gets things wrong, and why it does not learn from your individual conversations. By the end, readers feel grounded and ready to start using AI with confidence.
CHapter 2
The Crawl chapter teaches readers how to talk to AI in a way that gets clearer, more useful results. It covers simple skills like giving context, showing examples, setting expectations, and asking the AI to check its own understanding. By the end, readers feel more confident, calm, and in control of their conversations with AI.
Chapter 3
The Stand chapter shows readers how to create simple prompts and repeatable patterns that make AI more reliable and easier to work with. It teaches how to guide the AI through bigger tasks, stay organized, and adapt a personal prompting style. By the end, readers feel steady, capable, and ready to use AI for more structured work.
CHapter 4
The Walk chapter helps readers use AI as a steady thought partner for everyday tasks, decisions, and moments of uncertainty. It teaches how to break big ideas into smaller steps, explore possibilities, check assumptions, and stay calm when technology feels overwhelming. By the end, readers feel more confident, supported, and ready to move forward.
Chapter 5
The Run chapter teaches readers how to use AI for bigger projects by planning ahead, organizing information, and turning complex ideas into clear steps. It shows how to combine multiple skills, create simple systems, and make AI work more smoothly and efficiently. By the end, readers feel confident using AI for larger goals and more advanced tasks.
Back Cover
If AI feels confusing or overwhelming, this book makes everything simple and approachable. You’ll learn what AI really is, how to talk to it clearly, and how to use it to solve everyday problems. Each chapter builds your confidence step by step, with friendly guidance and practical examples you can use right away. By the end, AI will feel like a helpful partner you can rely on.