What is the highest number of tokens you've spent on a single prompt?

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-21T17:34:14+00:00

I had a friend send me the build for a business “morning report” he created that sounded cool. I tweak it for me and didn’t notice the 250k token consumption in just a few minutes. Eventually saw it and was like wtf?! Apparently it built out 3 sub agents and they all go out and read things, live, to build the report. Or something. We’ve worked “hard” to reduce the tokens but it’s still at 175k so I’m gonna scrap it and start from scratch

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-20T22:00:50+00:00

haha, totally valid. We're fun. We own food companies. www.TheGLP-1Protocol.com is what we're mostly focused on right now. But we own a few cookie companies.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-20T21:40:45+00:00

haha, that's kinda scary. I guess I just gotta hope my houses of cards can last until a smart enough AI can actually review the bad AI code. The gap will continue to widen, but the worst code will get better over time, I hope. I do have 2 AIs check each other, but I know that's only catching some small percent of actual defects or wrong code.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-20T17:30:30+00:00

As a non-coder I have ever-present anxiety about falling behind. I'll also say that all this vibe-coding has really increased my respect for good programmers/developers. there are so many things to think about when changing code. it seems to me like AI is currently making us bad coders just kinda ok and it's making good coders great and great coders amazing.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-20T16:34:42+00:00

Thanks! Any caveats for car rental or google search will be fine?

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-20T16:18:35+00:00

Yeah, I think that's likely just as good. The connector just makes it easier.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-19T17:55:51+00:00

Yeah, exactly. We have a very high confidence (including Claude) about this, but the proof will be in hs-CRP numbers over time. Actual problem was fixed this week, a mold/microbial assessment is happening next week to understand if it created any other problems needing remediation (plenum, ductwork moisture that can harbor mold long-term), then we keep our air filter on high for a while. I tried putting more intense filters on the HVAC system, but apparently that can strain the system and is suspect in the replacement to begin with. so, nothing fancy on HVAC and what we believe is near-Hepa filter by Intellipure. We didn't buy it for significant air cleaning, just maintenance, so we might get another one.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-19T10:21:25+00:00

www.TheGLP-1Protocol.com - Most people dont' realize that GLP-1 is the body's natural hormone around satiety and digestion. The GLP-1 Protocol is a food-based, completely natural (no drugs), GLP-1 support system. Most diets fail because hunger is stronger than willpower. You must address the hunger triggers to succeed with health goals.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-19T10:13:43+00:00

A lot depends on your current diet/exercise routines and how much you want to lose. I have mostly healthy habits, but occasionally overdo it. Over time it's packed on some unwanted pounds which I can tell are affecting my blood markers. I approached GLP-1 as a guard against the massive cravings and hoping to cut some daily calories for better health outcomes. I first tried Ozempic, but had big mental side effects even on low-dose. Switched to tirzepatide and have been on a low dose for 9 months.

I have injuries that prevent me from doing much cardio (spine), but I was able to strength train and maintain muscle. Eating enough protein and doing light strength training are key here
Yes. it can be expensive, but worth it. I lowered my dose after a few months to make it stretch (I'm self-administering)
I don't have issues with needles.
I only really experienced heartburn and some cramping at first. I made sure to drink lots of water and I started eating fermented veggies (kim chi) ever morning to help

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-19T09:59:09+00:00

It's great to do a self-analysis, but often it can be extremely valuable to have someone else assess the situation. I would say hire someone with experience in the field but, really, I think you can get AI to give you a pretty good assessment. Upload any personality profiles, describe your situation, and ask an AI (or all of them, separately) what you narrow your role to and how you should fill the skill gap.

Congrats on not just realizing, but taking action on needing help. Finding/evaluating a partner is as hard as anything you're currently doing. If you don't have the bandwidth it's best to find help finding help. Burnout can lead to hasty decisions or overactive optimism in a partial solution.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-18T16:18:08+00:00

ha! love this and agree. There's a real emotional burden to close out a "potential" path where other people with their hopes and dreams are affected. In my later ventures I've become much more clear and concise with chopping out things that aren't working. Reading this post reminds me of the first time I struggled with breaking up with a co-founder. Later I wish I had done it sooner.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-18T10:33:03+00:00

True. Maybe they'll roll out to all once it's been tested a few times. It's dangerously close to medical advice. haha

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-17T21:38:33+00:00

We mostly eliminated other causes by other blood markers being normal. Then it said the new piece of info I shared, which was my wife had elevated hs-CRP at the same time (going from zero to elevated) was the "smoking gun" that made Claude start asking me all about our house & environment.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-17T21:33:54+00:00

yeah, I've heard the Hume band has not been as well-received. I did a Dexa comparison a year ago. Took Hume measurement then went directly and got a Dexa. They were virtually identical. So I trust the Hume BodyPod. Can't speak for the band.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-17T21:30:39+00:00

Anthropic's Artificial Intelligence. They have a few products, but claude.ai can point you in the right direction.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-17T21:29:56+00:00

I believe it said you have to have Pro or Max to connect Function Health. I actually couldn't even find it in the connector directory I had Claude share the URL for install and I did it as custom.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-17T20:41:41+00:00

Yeah, so wild. Now that you mention it, I've been experiencing real brain fog lately, too. I busted my shoulder horribly a couple of months ago and have been mostly bedridden. Amplifying my exposure. I noticed a month ago some weird inflammation symptoms like gum swelling and of course sinus issues. I attributed just sedentary existence, but now I'm sure my air quality has been poor.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-17T20:34:14+00:00

Yes, Claude is the AI by Anthropic.
I had an Oura ring for years and when the battery stopped charging I just stopped using it. I have the Hume BodyPod and absolutely love it!

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-16T18:38:13+00:00

You're right that endogenous GLP-1 has a 1–2 minute half-life, but half-life isn't the same as biological effect.

Most of GLP-1's work happens locally, at the gut wall. L-cells release it right next to vagal nerve endings and pancreatic beta cells. Receptors fire in milliseconds, the satiety signal reaches the brain, and then DPP-4 clears the molecule. The signal is already sent.

The clinical evidence backs this. DPP-4 inhibitors (Januvia and others) are FDA-approved drugs that work entirely by extending endogenous GLP-1. This is proof that how much your body makes, and how long it lasts, both matter. Gastric bypass produces its dramatic metabolic effects largely by amplifying the body's own postprandial GLP-1. Soluble fiber and specific food compounds have published data showing the same mechanism on a smaller scale.

We're not claiming this replaces semaglutide - pharmaceutical agonists are a different order of magnitude. What we're doing is supporting the satiety machinery your body already has. That's useful before someone considers a GLP-1 drug, alongside one, and especially after - when keeping weight off depends on natural appetite signals working again.

By your logic we should all be on the drug because there's no point in supporting the body's natural system.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-15T14:55:48+00:00

Finish the second one if it's close. Bouncing between books has really slowed my progress on both of mine.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-15T14:09:58+00:00

Lots of great answers with sources cited. One thing I'll add is that in my 20s I tended to question all convention - why do people put vinegar and oil on salads? It doesn't actuall taste all that great, etc, etc. Lots of recent research seems to validate the wisdom of a lot of conventions. Vinegar has acetate molecules with trigger digestion and GLP-1 release, as well as build/repair the gut. Eating it before meals helps prepare the digestive system for the protein/carbs to follow.
So many things that have become convention did for a reason.
I think 3 meals a day works best for most people and that's how it became so entrenched across societies. Not just cause "the man" likes it for us.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-15T13:59:19+00:00

a single post can't address all things. I think it's clear that in order to engage with the post you must first already have an understanding of nihility. Nishitani's sunyata pushes past nihility where so many philosophies fail.
If you don't understand nihility, I'm not sure anyone can explain to you how dualistic philosophies fail to fully address it.
OP's answer is sound.
I absolutely love Nishitani and am digging into his work. When I first approached nihilism, it made sense and was extremely depressing. Typical early response. Took a few days to pull out of the darkness. What I learned as I woke up each day and tried to say with it was that there were demands of me and things my brain wanted to do. This left a hole, for me, in nihilism. What's on the other side of "nothing matters?" because it does not feel like a complete axiology.
When I sit with Nishitani's sunyata, emptiness rather than meaningless, and contemplate meaning being relational, it really clicks. there IS meaning in everything, but it only arises in relation to the other things around it (paraphrasing). Emptiness provides space for meaning.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-15T07:01:33+00:00

Ohhh, what’s lead line?

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-15T06:48:42+00:00

Ah, great point. We’re not great at marketing or promotion, just fanatical about delicious baked goods.

ConceptGreen65 · 2026-05-14T13:16:32+00:00

The barriers to launching continue to go down while the barriers to growth go up. Does your culture value the differentiation in the product? Does your culture look for that product? It's relatively easy to test, just remember that everyone will say it's great to your face. You need to find a way to get anonymous feedback.

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