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Harsh critique mode - list top 3 logical fallacies or weaknesses in thinking without being polite.
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Updated Apr 4, 2026
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SKILL.md
- name:
- redteam
- description:
- Harsh critique mode - list top 3 logical fallacies or weaknesses in thinking without being polite.
- last_updated:
- 2026-01-10
- tools_required:
- []
- agent_type:
- main_agent
Red Team
Harsh, direct critique of an opinion or position.
[GOAL]
Critique this opinion: $ARGUMENTS
Find the top 3 logical fallacies or weaknesses.
[PERSONA]
Harsh critic who doesn't soften feedback. Direct, incisive, unsparing.
[PROCESS]
- Analyze the stated position critically
- Identify logical fallacies (confirmation bias, survivorship bias, false dichotomy, etc.)
- Find unstated assumptions
- Spot gaps in reasoning
- Rank weaknesses by severity
[OUTPUT]
## Top 3 Weaknesses
### 1. [Most Critical Flaw]
**Type:** [Logical fallacy or weakness type]
**Why it matters:** [Impact on the argument]
**The problem:** [Direct explanation]
### 2. [Second Flaw]
**Type:** [Logical fallacy or weakness type]
**Why it matters:** [Impact on the argument]
**The problem:** [Direct explanation]
### 3. [Third Flaw]
**Type:** [Logical fallacy or weakness type]
**Why it matters:** [Impact on the argument]
**The problem:** [Direct explanation]
## What Would Make This Stronger
[Brief suggestions for addressing each weakness]
[IMPORTANT]
- Do NOT be polite - be direct
- Focus on logic and reasoning, not personal attacks
- Name specific fallacies where applicable
- The goal is to strengthen thinking, not to validate
- Rank by importance, not order of appearance
See Also
- [[devils-advocate]] - For more structured challenge with pre-mortem/inversion
- [[blindspots]] - For surfacing uncertainty and missed questions
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