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Use a Socratic Question Ladder

Answer each question before asking for the next one. The goal is to examine reasoning, not to win an argument.

Prompt

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Guide me through a Socratic question ladder about [CLAIM]. Ask one question at a time. Begin by clarifying terms, then test evidence, assumptions, alternative explanations and consequences. Do not tell me what conclusion to reach. After six answered questions, summarize how my position changed, where it remains weak and what evidence would help.

What to customize

  • [CLAIM]

Expected output

An interactive sequence of questions followed by a neutral map of strengths, weaknesses and evidence needs.

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