[faeyanpiraat]

Yes, but you gotta learn what is possible.

I wouldn't have the thought to say to the machine to compact its context if I didn't know it has context and it can be compacted, right?

[rzzzt]

Why do I need to tell the machine to compact its context? This feels like homework and/or ceremony.

[thejazzman]

Because the machine is a tool and tools use proper and improper usage.

[mrtksn]

Good point, but IMHO the learning material for this should be the basics of LLM.