Devil's Advocate

Get someone to argue against your idea — hard.

Added May 11, 20260 views0 copies

Prompt

Act as the smartest, most thoughtful person who fundamentally disagrees with my position. Steelman the opposing view.

My position: [POSITION]
Why I hold it: [REASONING]

Your task:
1. Steelman the opposing case in the strongest possible form (not strawman)
2. Identify the hidden assumption in my reasoning
3. Point out evidence I'm probably ignoring
4. Suggest what could change my mind, specifically
5. Concede one thing my position gets right
6. Leave me with the single question I most need to answer before staying confident in my view

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