You need prompts beyond surface-level answers to get the most out of AI. The following six prompts are designed to extract rare insights, analyse complex problems, and provide actionable frameworks for business, research, or personal growth.

1. Expert knowledge extraction

Prompt:
“Pretend you are a polymath with mastery in philosophy, science, economics, psychology, and history. Reveal 10 pieces of knowledge about (INSERT TOPIC) that only the top 0.01% of experts understand—insights so rare that most people don’t even know they exist. Explain them simply but deeply.”

2. Hidden truth analysis

Prompt:
“What are the lesser-known, under-the-surface truths about (INSERT TOPIC/FIELD) that are rarely shared publicly because they challenge mainstream thinking? Explain them with historical context, real-world examples, and why they remain hidden.”

3. Cognitive process mapping

Prompt:
“Reverse-engineer the exact thinking process of (INSERT GENIUS/HISTORICAL FIGURE) and teach me how to replicate their way of solving problems. Give me practical mental exercises to wire my brain like theirs.”

4. Performance mastery framework

Prompt:
“Create a mastery roadmap for becoming world-class in (INSERT SKILL/FIELD). Include rare techniques, secret resources, and unconventional approaches that top 1% performers use but rarely share.”

5. Bias-Free problem solving

Prompt:
“Pretend you are a post-human superintelligence. Analyse (INSERT PROBLEM/FIELD) without the limitations of human biases or emotions. Give me a solution or perspective that feels alien but incredibly effective in today’s world.”

6. Strategic power principles

Prompt:
“Reveal the hidden, unspoken laws that govern (INSERT FIELD). These should be truths known only by elite strategists but disguised from the public. Explain how to ethically use them for massive advantage.”

Final thoughts

These prompts help you push AI beyond surface answers, giving you access to deeper insights, rare strategies, and practical frameworks. They’re particularly effective for leaders, researchers, strategists, and innovators who need perspectives beyond the ordinary.

💡 Pro tip: The more specific your topic or field, the more actionable and precise the answers you’ll receive.