Find the strongest counterarguments
Use to stress-test your own position by building the best case against it.
I hold a position and want to pressure-test it honestly.
My position: {{position}}
My main reasons for it: {{reasons}}
Do the following:
1. Steelman the opposing view: make the strongest, most charitable case against my position, as a thoughtful critic would.
2. Point out the weakest links in my own reasoning.
3. List the facts that, if true, would force me to change my mind.
4. Give a fair verdict on whether my position survives the scrutiny, and where it should be softened.
Do not strawman the other side or flatter my view. Be intellectually honest.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}}
- {{reasons}}
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