Give the strongest possible version of an argument, even one you disagree with.
Example
Instead of saying
"Present the argument in the best possible light, being as charitable and fair as possible..."
Shift viewpoint, challenge assumptions
Give the strongest possible version of an argument, even one you disagree with.
"Present the argument in the best possible light, being as charitable and fair as possible..."
Assigns a persona that shapes expertise, tone, and perspective.
"Pretend you're someone who invests money and is hard to convince, and look at this..."
Forces the AI to anticipate objections and address them preemptively.
"Explain it in a way that would convince someone who doesn't initially agree..."
Argue against a position to test its strength.
"Tell me what's wrong with this idea..."
Shift to a specific viewpoint or stakeholder.
"Look at this the way a [specific person] would..."
Interpret in the most favorable way possible.
"Assume the best intentions when you read this..."
Present the same thing in a different light or context.
"Look at this same thing but from a different angle..."
Flip the question or assumption to find new insights.
"Ask the opposite question to see what we learn..."