Hand a person who knows nothing about a fire lay, how to prep tinder, how to find natural tinder, how to shield a fire from wind, etc a ferro rod, Bic, or propane torch.
Tell them to start an effective fire. I'll wait.
You know the rest.
Learn something about a skill, or God forbid practice that skill by working it?! Heaven forfend! Too much effort.
It's easier to just read posts on internet survival forums and call it good.