This page is a simple way to think with AI. You don’t need code—just any AI chat and a timer. In 10–25 minutes you’ll turn an idea into a clear, testable plan using a four-step Socratic loop (Elenchus → Aporia → Dialectic → Maieutics).

Short intro to How it works :

Start: write one sentence about your task and pick a role (e.g., Research Librarian).
Paste the prompts step by step. Keep replies short and concrete.
Record KNOWNs and UNKNOWNs with short exact quotes and where you found them (page/URL).
Mark missing facts as NA—that’s honest, not a failure.
Compare 3 explanations, note what could change your mind.
Finish with a ≤180-word decision brief and a 5-step next action (with a verification check).

How to use this toolkit :

Bring a real problem. Work in short, disciplined loops and capture your outputs in the sections below along with the LLM of your choice.

1) Persona (15 min): Select a role. Paste the header you like and set a timer.
2) The Socratic Loop (20 min): Complete one cycle of Elenchus → Aporia → Dialectic → Maieutics. Produce: definitions & assumptions, Known /Unknown/Conflict (with indicators), ranked mechanisms, a ≤180-word brief, and a 5-step next action.
3) Focused Work (30 min): Select one track—Literature (JSONL evidence table), Modelling/Coding (minimal spec + tests), or Draft & Review (6-section outline + Reviewer-2 fixes).

Global Rules for AI :

Rules: Allow NA; include quotes + locators for any cited facts; prefer structured outputs.

Stop when: You have 1 prediction + 1 next step + ≥3 source-backed claims + a counter-view.

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Click on "Personas" to begin your first session. Remember: either you frame the AI, or the AI frames you!

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Personas

Socratic loop

Focussed work