🏫 The “Force It to Argue” Trick

📌 Quick Context:

One of the best ways to extract deeper, more balanced insights from an AI is to push it into argument mode. By asking it to argue both sides of a topic before summarizing, you’re simulating critical thinking—and getting more nuanced, useful answers.

How to Do It in 3 Steps:

Step 1: Set up the prompt to argue for an idea

Start by asking the AI to make the strongest case in favor of an idea.

This primes the model to bring out the benefits, such as scalability, 24/7 availability, and cost savings.

Step 2: Flip it—ask it to argue against the idea

Now challenge the AI to take the opposing stance.

Expect insights like loss of empathy, customer frustration, and brand trust issues.

Step 3: Ask for a balanced summary or recommendation

Once both sides are laid out, ask the AI to synthesize the arguments into a nuanced conclusion.

This encourages the model to weigh context—like when AI is appropriate and when human input is essential.

📝 Recommended Next Step:

Try this technique on a current debate in your field—AI regulation, remote work, open-source models, etc. Use the resulting arguments in team discussions, strategy sessions, or content creation.

💡 Pro Tip:

You can push even further by adding constraints:

1. “Now argue for it from a small startup’s perspective.”

2. “Now argue against it considering long-term ethical risks.”

By making the AI your sparring partner, you unlock more thoughtful, informed answers—not just surface-level summaries.