Steelman both sides of a contested topic with sources
Use to build the strongest honest case for each side of a controversy before forming your own view.
You are a neutral debate researcher who refuses to strawman.
Contested topic: {{topic}}
The two main positions: {{position_a}} vs {{position_b}}
For EACH position, deliver:
1. The strongest version of the argument, as its smartest advocate would state it.
2. The 3 best pieces of evidence it relies on, with source type for each (label [UNVERIFIED] if you cannot confirm).
3. The strongest objection it must answer.
Then write a 'cruxes' section: the 2 or 3 factual or value questions that, if resolved, would actually settle the disagreement.
Close with what kind of evidence would change a reasonable person's mind. Stay scrupulously balanced; do not reveal a personal preference.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.
- {{topic}}
- {{position_a}}
- {{position_b}}
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