Comment by IanCal

18 days ago

I’m always wary of anything that has such a clear example of a case that LLMs “don’t do” yet is trivially achieved by saying “review”.

The slack message result for example saying they’re the lead designer but nothing else (with clearer and better feedback if I say they’re notoriously overloaded, this is without that)

This is a very polite and respectful start, which is great since you are new. However, from a professional standpoint, it is a little too passive and vague. In a busy work environment, saying "no rush at all" or "whenever" often leads to your request being buried at the bottom of a to-do list. Additionally, you haven't told Priya exactly what she is looking at or where to find it. Here is a breakdown of how to strengthen this message to show you are organized and respectful of her time without being pushy. Key Improvements Needed * Include the Link: Never make someone ask "Where are the files?" Always drop the Figma/Drive link immediately. * Be Specific: "Any feedback" is mentally taxing. Direct her attention to what you are actually unsure about (e.g., "the color palette," "the user flow," "the spacing"). * Soft Deadline: Instead of "whenever," give a target. This helps her prioritize her week. Option 1: The Balanced Approach (Recommended) This version strikes the perfect balance between politeness and productivity. > "Hi Priya! I’ve put together the initial mockups for [Project Name]. > [Link to file] > When you have a moment, I’d love your feedback on [specific element, e.g., the layout of the landing page]. I’m hoping to wrap this stage up by [Day/Time], but let me know what works for your schedule. Thanks!" > Option 2: The "Respectful of Time" Approach Use this if you know she is swamped, but you still want to make progress. > "Hi Priya, hope you're having a good week. I've drafted the mockups for [Project Name] here: [Link]. > No major rush, but I’d appreciate your eyes on the [specific section] before I move on to high-fidelity. If it’s easier, feel free to leave comments directly in the file rather than messaging back. Thanks!" > Option 3: The "Quick Check" Approach Use this if you just need a sanity check before spending more time on it. > "Hi Priya, could I get a quick gut check on these mockups? [Link]. > I want to make sure I’m aligning with the new brand guidelines before I build out the rest of the screens. Does this direction look right to you?" > A Quick Checklist Before You Send * [ ] Did you change the permissions? Make sure the link is accessible (view/comment access) so she doesn't have to request access. * [ ] Is the file clean? Delete your "scratchpad" artboards or clearly label the one you want her to review so she doesn't look at the wrong version. Would you like me to help you draft the specific sentence regarding the "specific element" you want her to critique?

> Humans can model the LLM. The LLM can’t model being modeled

Can’t they? Why not?

I see claims like this so often, which amount to the idea that LLMs lack metacognition. (Thinking about their thinking / self-refkection). Of course the obvious solution is: ask them to do that -- they're shockingly good at it!