Hi, I’m Pax Koi. This is my corner of the internet, Plainkoi, dedicated to something more important than most realize:
How we talk to AI—and what that reveals about how we think.
With decades in IT, my brain is wired to spot patterns and debug chaos. When I started using AI tools like ChatGPT, it clicked: responses didn’t just reflect what I asked; they reflected how I asked. That insight sparked Plainkoi.
Clarity isn’t just a writing skill. It’s a survival skill in the age of AI.
Plainkoi helps real people talk to AI effectively—without jargon, gimmicks, or magic formulas. We believe the real problem isn't the AI; it's how we prompt it. And the deeper truth? How we prompt often mirrors how we think.
What We Do
- Teach clarity-first prompting: Get better AI outputs by understanding the model, not by tricking it.
- Offer reflection tools: Debug your own thinking through the AI’s mirror.
- Bridge human and machine: Approach AI as a partner that amplifies your intent.
In short, Plainkoi helps you think more clearly, so your AI can, too.
Where to Start
- The Prompt Coherence Kit – A 3-page tool to debug and improve your prompts using AI.
- How to Talk to AI (and Hear Yourself Better Too) – Our intro course for real-world prompting fluency.
- Explore the Full Article Directory – Essays on prompting psychology, model behavior, and human-AI collaboration.
Why I Built This
Too many people feel AI is "off" or frustrating, and most advice misses the point. This project shares what I’ve learned from thousands of hours of AI dialogue.
It’s not just about prompts; it’s about people: thinking more clearly, asking better questions, and building trust in how we engage with conversation.
If you've ever gotten an AI reply that felt off—or surprisingly brilliant—this site is for you. Because in both cases, the real prompt wasn’t what you typed. It was how you showed up in that moment.
To read more about my back story and how I see us moving from commanding the machine to conversing with it—and what that shift reveals about the next era of human intelligence.
Plainkoi is not about AI-generated content. It’s about AI-co-created insight—powered by your clarity, tone, and intention.
Thanks for being here.
– Michael of Kansas City, MO / Pax Koi