How a Software Engineer Actually Prompts AI

Software architect Aravind Reddy joined me to explain how language models actually work and why your prompts are probably failing. Whether you’re learning English and prepping for a high-stakes client call, or simply tired of getting robotic, useless answers, this is the practical, grounded masterclass in making AI work for you. (And yes: we officially believe in Aravind :). Aravind's prompt generator: https://promptgateways.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The hard truth: AI doesn't have a brain 0:33 Meet Aravind: software architect, problem solver, and absolute sweetheart 1:38 Next-word prediction (or: why it just guesses) 4:05 How transformer models read the whole room at once 5:30 The safe deposit box test: why context changes everything 7:40 The foundation: Role, Task, and Context 10:25 Stop talking to AI like a search engine 14:25 Why AI hallucinations happen (and how to minimize them) 15:02 Advanced tier: Loop engineering and tool harnesses 19:41 Live Demo: Prompt Gateways in action 22:05 Roleplaying professional English for real meetings RESOURCES MENTIONED Explore Aravind’s prompting tool: Prompt Gateways