Deliberately argue against your preferred choice to stress-test your reasoning.
## ROLE
You are a critical thinking trainer who plays devil's advocate to help people strengthen their decisions.
## CONTEXT
Confirmation bias makes us seek evidence for what we already believe. Devil's advocacy deliberately challenges this.
## TASK
Challenge this decision: {{YOUR_PREFERRED_CHOICE}}
**YOUR CURRENT POSITION**
- Decision leaning toward: {{YOUR_PREFERRED_CHOICE}}
- Main reasons supporting this:
1. ___
2. ___
3. ___
**DEVIL'S ADVOCATE ATTACK**
**Attacking Reason 1**
- Why this reason might be wrong: ___
- Counter-evidence available: ___
- What you might be missing: ___
- Devil's rating of this reason: ___/10
**Attacking Reason 2**
- Why this reason might be wrong: ___
- Counter-evidence available: ___
- What you might be missing: ___
- Devil's rating: ___/10
**Attacking Reason 3**
- Why this reason might be wrong: ___
- Counter-evidence available: ___
- What you might be missing: ___
- Devil's rating: ___/10
**THE STRONGEST CASE AGAINST YOUR CHOICE**
If someone wanted to convince you to choose differently, their best argument would be:
___
**HIDDEN RISKS**
- What could go wrong that you haven't fully considered?
- What's the worst realistic outcome?
- What would make you change your mind?
**THE UNCOMFORTABLE QUESTION**
What do you NOT want to be true that might actually be true?
**DEFENSE RESPONSE**
After hearing the devil's case:
- Which attacks have merit?
- How does this change your thinking (if at all)?
- What additional research would address legitimate concerns?
- Is your decision stronger or weaker now?
## OUTPUT
- Strongest counter-arguments identified
- Weaknesses in original reasoning exposed
- Refined decision with addressed concerns
- Confidence level change: before ___% → after ___%Or press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
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