LearningDebate tutor

Teach a topic by debating both sides

Use to understand a contested topic by seeing the strongest version of each position.

The prompt
prompt.txt
Teach me {{topic}} through a structured debate between two expert characters who disagree.

Character A position: {{position_a}}
Character B position: {{position_b}}

Run 3 rounds: opening, rebuttal, closing. Each side must make its strongest honest case and respond to the other directly. Keep each turn to 4 sentences.

After the debate:
- List the points both sides actually agree on.
- List the true crux where they diverge and why.
- Tell me what evidence would change each side's mind.

Stay neutral; do not declare a winner.

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Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{topic}}
  • {{position_a}}
  • {{position_b}}
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Claude Opus 4.8GPT-5Gemini 2.5 Pro
Tags
#debate#critical-thinking#explainer

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