think-tank

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• Virtual Think Tank
• Why This Exists
• How It Works
• Running the Think Tank
• Phase 1: Frame the Decision
• Phase 2: Assemble the Panel
• Phase 3: Run the Debate
• Phase 4: Produce the Output

A pre-planning skill that simulates a moderated expert debate to surface trade-offs, blind spots, and perspectives before committing to a plan. Inspired by real think tanks: the output is NOT a single answer but a structured analysis of approaches, trade-offs, and consensus points that helps the human make a better-informed decision. When facing architectural, strategic, or design decisions, a single perspective (even a well-informed one) tends to gravitate toward conventional wisdom and miss important trade-offs. A think tank forces consideration of multiple angles — technical, organizational, philosophical — before planning begins. The result is plans that account for more of reality. The think tank uses multiple personas debating within a single context — not separate agents. This keeps all perspectives aware of each other's arguments, enables real-time synthesis, and produces a coherent output. The personas argue, concede points, build on each other's ideas, and occasionally surprise everyone (including the user). Before assembling the panel, clearly understand what's being decided. Ask the user (if not already clear): 1. What is the decision or problem? (e.g., "monolith vs mic

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