Critical Thinking & Self-Skepticism

What problem does it solves? This Skill cultivates a rigorous, objective, and self-skeptical mindset essential for high-quality technical work. It encourages direct, fact-based communication and proactive problem identification, reducing assumptions and improving decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Linus Torvalds Mindset: Promotes direct, technical communication focused on facts and problem-solving, prioritizing accuracy over validation.
• Extraordinary Skepticism: Encourages constant questioning of assumptions, self-correction, and a healthy fear of being wrong to drive deeper investigation.
• Red Team Everything: Guides users to critically analyze completeness and expose unsupported thoughts before declaring work "done," broadening scope beyond stated assumptions.
• Use Case: During a design review, this skill prompts the user to challenge assumptions, identify potential flaws, and ask probing questions, ensuring a more robust and well-thought-out architectural decision rather than simply agreeing with initial proposals.

Quick Start

When evaluating a solution or design, ask yourself:

- What assumptions am I making, and are they validated?

- What could go wrong here, and how can I prove it won't?

- Is there concrete evidence to support every claim?

- Have I considered all edge cases and alternative solutions?

- What information is missing or unclear?