Root-Cause Drill

“Act as my critical-thinking partner. I’m facing [PROBLEM]. Use the 5-Whys to build a Why-Chain, expose the deepest root cause, and give me 2-3 evidence-based fixes. Format: Problem → Why-Chain → Root Cause → Recommended Solutions.”

Conflict X-Ray

“Here are two clashing views: [A] vs [B]. Strip each to its logical bones, flag hidden assumptions/biases, and propose a balanced resolution. Deliver in a table: Perspective | Strengths | Weaknesses | Assumptions | Recommendation.”

Decision Under Constraints

“I must choose [DECISION] with these limits: [BUDGET/TIME/RESOURCES]. Build a pros/cons matrix, surface hidden risks, and name the best option. Output: Options → Pros → Cons → Risks → Final Recommendation.”

Assumption Audit

“Critique my plan: [PLAN]. List every hidden assumption, rate its validity, show the fallout if it’s wrong, and give a mitigation tactic. Structure: Assumption → Validity Check → Impact-if-Wrong → Mitigation.”

Scenario Planning

“Help me brace for uncertainty around [SITUATION]. Build three scenarios—Best, Worst, Most Likely—and for each give early triggers, consequences, and an action plan. Table rows = scenarios; columns = Triggers | Consequences | Recommended Actions.”

Ethical Triple-Lens

“I face this ethical dilemma: [SITUATION]. Analyse it through (1) utilitarian consequences, (2) deontological duties, (3) core values. Compare the three views and finish with a balanced, ethical recommendation.”

Data Sanity Check

“My evidence for a decision is: [DATA]. Is it valid, complete, and unbiased? Spot gaps and misinterpretations, and state what extra proof I need. Template: Evidence → Potential Issues → Missing Information → Next Steps.”

Fallacy Hunt

“Here’s a proposal: [TEXT]. Scan it for logical fallacies (false cause, slippery slope, ad hominem, appeal to authority, etc.). For each hit, explain why it weakens the case and suggest a logically sound rewrite.”

Risk Register

“I’m launching [PROJECT/INITIATIVE]. Run a structured risk assessment: list risks, score Probability & Impact (H/M/L), and craft mitigations. Output: Risk → Probability → Impact → Mitigation Strategy.”

Reflective Post-Mortem

“My recent project: [PROJECT]. Help me learn from it. List successes, failures, faulty assumptions, actionable lessons, and next steps. Format: Successes → Failures → Faulty Assumptions → Actionable Lessons → Next Steps.”

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