High token costs? Effective prompting is just clear communication
jimmykoppel · x · 2026-08-28
The post argues that poor communication can lead to excessive token costs. Instead of complex prompt engineering tricks like repetition or CoT, users should focus on clarity. Drawing parallels to human management, the author suggests providing full bug reports, breaking down large tasks, and explaining business context. Most principles for clear human communication apply directly to interacting with AIs.
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