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Steelman Both Sides

Learning

Understand a debate fairly.

Prompt

Explain the debate over [issue]. Give the strongest version of each main position (steelman, not strawman), the best evidence each side points to, and where they actually disagree (values vs. facts).
End with 3 questions I could ask to figure out where I stand. Stay neutral.

Tips

Ask for sources and verify them; AI can misremember studies.

Example output (excerpt)

"Much of the disagreement on remote work is about values (flexibility vs. in-person culture) rather than facts, since productivity studies point both ways depending on the job."

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