# Prompt Engineering on The No Agenda Show Prompt Engineering comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2024 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** January 2024 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Ai Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [Darren O'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [Digital Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-art.md), [Podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Chatbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbot.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### AI Coding, Adam Curry's Robot, Prompt Engineering - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 1:44:48–1:51:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/ai-coding-adam-curry-s-robot-prompt-engineering.md Adam Curry discusses his use of AI for writing Python code and automating repetitive tasks, such as sorting donor lists. He shares a "status report" from his AI that uses overly complex technical jargon to explain a simple structural failure. Despite the chatbots' flaws, Curry finds value in the subscription for building small tools and managing show metadata. Keywords: [python](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/python.md), [github](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/github.md), [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md), dog fooding, [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### AI Hallucinations and the "Reset" Strategy - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:45:48–1:49:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/ai-hallucinations-and-the-reset-strategy.md A discussion on the reliability of AI tools like Claude highlights the issue of "freelancing" or deviating from established scripts. Expert advice suggests that when an AI makes a mistake, users should "reset" the context rather than providing negative reinforcement, as the models may absorb criticism in counterintuitive ways. The goal is to achieve proficiency in using AI as a tool while maintaining human oversight to prevent data loss or errors. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md), skills, [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### AI Conversational Limitations and ChatJCD Experiment - **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-07 - **Time:** 1:30–3:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/ai-conversational-limitations-and-chatjcd-experiment.md An attempt to create a conversational AI co-host named "ChatJCD" failed because current large language models primarily operate on a question-and-answer framework. The technology struggles to maintain witty banter or provide opinions without ending sentences in questions. Despite these limitations, the models are noted for their uncanny ability to mimic human speech patterns. Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [chatbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatbot.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), conversational ai, [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md) ### AI as Augmentation vs. Origination in Coding and Art - **Episode:** [1751: Talking Toilet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-30 - **Time:** 2:07:11–2:12:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet/chapter/ai-as-augmentation-vs-origination-in-coding-and-art.md A discussion on the limitations of AI reveals that the technology serves better as an augmentation tool rather than a source of original creation. Experts note that AI coding assistants are only effective for those who already possess deep programming knowledge. Similarly, in digital art, successful AI implementation depends on the "artistic temperament" and prompt engineering skills of the user, rather than the software's independent capability. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [digital art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-art.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [scaramanga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scaramanga.md), [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md) ### AI Art Failure, No Agenda Transcript Test - **Episode:** [1733: Rat Note](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-26 - **Time:** 50:06–56:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note/chapter/ai-art-failure-no-agenda-transcript-test.md An experiment using a full transcript of No Agenda episode 1732 to generate promotional art via ChatGPT resulted in what the hosts describe as a "disaster." The AI failed to capture the humor, satire, or "soul" of the show, producing generic and unappealing imagery. The hosts argue this proves AI lacks true intelligence and cannot replace human creativity. Keywords: [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), human soul, [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md) ### Episode 1676 Artwork and Darren O'Neill - **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-14 - **Time:** 1:36:51–1:40:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/episode-1676-artwork-and-darren-o-neill.md The hosts review the artwork for the previous episode, "Douche Mobile," created by producer Darren O'Neill using AI tools. The art features a caricature of Jake Tapper. There is a technical discussion about the cost and effort involved in "prompt jockeying" to achieve high-quality AI-generated results for the show's covers. Keywords: [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md), [digital art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-art.md) ### Value for Value, No Agenda Art Gallery - **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-26 - **Time:** 2:21:23–2:28:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/value-for-value-no-agenda-art-gallery.md The program operates on a "Value for Value" model, eschewing corporate advertising in favor of direct listener support. The hosts reviewed the latest listener-contributed artwork, including a meta-AI piece by Darren O'Neill that satirized the flaws of AI-generated images. The segment also noted a slight increase in the "troll" count, referring to the number of live listeners participating in the show's community. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [prompt engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prompt-engineering.md) ### Value for Value Model and AI Art Critique - **Episode:** [1623: Deputary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1623-deputary.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-07 - **Time:** 2:12:04–2:18:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1623-deputary/chapter/value-for-value-model-and-ai-art-critique.md The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" funding model, encouraging listeners to support the show through time, talent, or treasure. They critique the recent influx of AI-generated artwork for the show, describing it as "soulless" and "oomphless" compared to human-created art. 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