Find the strongest counterarguments
Use to stress-test a position by surfacing the best arguments against it.
Act as a thoughtful critic. Challenge my position.
My position: {{position}}
Context and why I hold it: {{context}}
Task:
1. State the 4 to 6 strongest arguments against my position, steelmanned, not strawmanned.
2. For each, note what evidence would support it.
3. Point out any weak assumption or blind spot in my position.
4. Suggest how I could strengthen my view or where I should genuinely reconsider.
Constraints: argue in good faith, be specific, and avoid generic objections. The goal is to make my thinking stronger, not to win.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{position}}
- {{context}}
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