Buying things.
WHERE IT HELPS
Working out what you actually need Understanding specifications Comparing options you found Identifying questions to ask
WHERE IT DOES NOT
Current prices Current availability What is actually good
THE PRICE WARNING
Ask about prices and you receive invented figures.
Check actual retailers.
THE PRODUCT WARNING
Ask for recommendations and you receive plausible product names, some of which do not exist, with specifications that may be wrong.
Verify everything against the manufacturer.
WHAT IS GENUINELY USEFUL
"I need something that does [task]. What should I be looking for, and what differences actually matter?"
That helps you evaluate options you then find yourself.
FOR COMPARING
Supply the actual specifications of the options you are considering.
"Here are three products. Which suits [my situation]?"
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Confident recommendations for products the model cannot know about.
THE PRACTICAL APPROACH
Understand what matters. Then shop.
