Lesson 718 of 1570
Using AI to prep for a debate (both sides)
Have AI argue against you so you're never blindsided in a real debate.
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What this lesson covers
Learning path
The main moves in order
- 1The big idea
- 2debate prep
- 3steelmanning
- 4counterarguments
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Section 1
The big idea
If you only know your side of an argument, you'll lose to anyone who knows both. AI is your perfect sparring partner — ask it to argue the opposite as hard as it can, then prep your responses.
Some examples
- 'Argue the opposite of my position as strongly as possible.'
- 'Give me the 3 strongest objections I'll face and how to answer each.'
- 'Steelman the other side. Don't go easy on me.'
- 'Now play a hostile judge poking holes in my argument.'
Try it!
Pick something you believe strongly. Have AI argue the opposite. Notice every point you didn't have a comeback for.
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