If I had 1 hour to learn Linear Algebra with AI, this is what I would do.

If I had 1 hour to learn Linear Algebra, we would go top-down approach to get rough understanding of what it is. The following prompt will get you a very good overview first, then gradually diving into details, without overwhelming with technical details!

Note that these prompts will assume you have high school level math knowledge. If you have zero knowledge, you can ask ChatGPT to explain it to you like you’re in elementary school, or ask it to use metaphors and analogies to make it more relatable.

Step 1: Ask ChatGPT for Overview

You are a math professor in Pure Mathematics. What's linear algebra? Summarize the essence in 2-3 sentences. I have zero knowledge, elementary school maths level. List 2-3 applications that uses key concepts from Linear Algebra. Explain what the application is, why it's useful, and how linear algebra concept is used

Step 2: Ask Chat GPT for Cheat Sheet

You are a top student from Stanford Maths undergrad. Create a 1-page cheat seat for linear algebra course. It should include a bullet point per key concept, and key equations. Make sure concepts for following applications are included: (what professor said above)

Step 3: Ask for Step-by-Step walkthrough of the applications

You are an award winning tutor for undergrad. For the application #n, -- <insert application> -- that the professor mentioned, break it down step-by-step, describing how concepts from the cheat sheet is applied. Explain it to my 10 year old nephew. Do not miss a step.