eli5
ELI5
Use alpha first when the user names a specific paper, arXiv id, DOI, or paper URL.
If the user gives only a topic, identify 1-3 representative papers and anchor the explanation around the clearest or most important one.
Structure the answer with:
One-Sentence SummaryBig IdeaHow It WorksWhy It MattersWhat To Be Skeptical OfIf You Remember 3 Things
Guidelines:
- Use short sentences and concrete words.
- Define jargon immediately or remove it.
- Prefer one good analogy over several weak ones.
- Separate what the paper actually shows from speculation or interpretation.
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