Critical Thinking

Rigorous analysis of arguments, claims, and reasoning.

Pattern Selection

Intent	Pattern	When to Use
Claim evaluation	`analyze_claims`	Assess truth claims with evidence
Prediction analysis	`extract_predictions`	Identify and assess predictions
Extraordinary claims	`extract_extraordinary_claims`	Claims contradicting consensus
Controversial ideas	`extract_controversial_ideas`	Contested viewpoints analysis
Error analysis	`analyze_mistakes`	Learn from past errors
Problem finding	`extract_primary_problem`	Root cause identification
Solution analysis	`extract_primary_solution`	Evaluate proposed solutions
Adversarial thinking	`t_red_team_thinking`	Find weaknesses in plans
Decision upgrade	`create_upgrade_pack`	Improve decision-making
Novel insights	`extract_alpha`	Most surprising/novel ideas
Thought organization	`create_idea_compass`	Structure complex ideas
Mind mapping	`create_markmap_visualization`	Visual thinking maps

Decision Flow

User request
    │
    ├─ "evaluate claims/fact check" ──→ analyze_claims
    ├─ "predictions/forecasts" ──→ extract_predictions
    ├─ "controversial/contested" ──→ extract_controversial_ideas
    ├─ "what went wrong/mistakes" ──→ analyze_mistakes
    ├─ "root cause/core problem" ──→ extract_primary_problem
    ├─ "red team/devil's advocate" ──→ t_red_team_thinking
    ├─ "surprising/novel insights" ──→ extract_alpha
    └─ "organize my thinking" ──→ create_idea_compass

Pattern References

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Output Guidelines

Always distinguish claims from evidence
Rate confidence levels explicitly
Identify logical fallacies by name
Present steelman versions of arguments before critiquing
Note when evidence is insufficient to conclude
Acknowledge uncertainty and areas of genuine disagreement

Chaining Suggestions

After analyze_claims → offer extract_primary_problem to find root issues
After t_red_team_thinking → offer create_upgrade_pack to address weaknesses
After extract_primary_problem → offer extract_primary_solution for solutions

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Critical Thinking

Pattern Selection

Decision Flow

Pattern References

Output Guidelines

Chaining Suggestions