Prepare Arguments for Both Sides
AI can help you understand any issue deeply by presenting the strongest arguments for all sides, including perspectives you might disagree with.
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Example Prompt
Help me understand both sides of [CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC/DEBATE]. For each side, give me: 1) The strongest version of their argument (steelman, not strawman), 2) Evidence they cite, 3) Values underlying their position, 4) How they respond to the other side's main points, 5) Where each side is weakest.
Pro Tip
Understanding opposing views makes you better at defending your own position and sometimes reveals that the issue is more complex than you thought.
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