Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Fast Mode vs. Thinking Mode
Fast mode is ideal for quick questions but often struggles with complex logic. Thinking Mode forces the AI to pause and plan its response before answering, making it significantly more accurate for advanced problem-solving.
Strategic Use Cases
Use this mode when you need strategy, budget management, or logic puzzle solutions, rather than just basic information retrieval like a Google Search.
Prompts
Scheduling Logic Test
Target:
Gemini (Thinking Mode)
I have a chaotic Saturday. I need to drop my daughter at soccer 9:00 am to 10:30 a.m. Help me plan the rest of my day including grocery shopping and errands by finding the most logical gaps in my schedule.
Step by Step
How to Enable Thinking Mode in Gemini
- Open the Gemini interface on your web browser.
- Locate the model selection drop-down menu at the very top of the screen.
- Click the drop-down menu to view the available mode options.
- Select 'Thinking' from the list of options that appears.
- Type a prompt involving complex logic, scheduling, or budgeting into the chat box.
- Press 'Enter' or click the send button to start the 'Thinking' process, where the AI will plan its response in-depth.
