Critical-Parallel Inquiry Format

How to use it

The base prompt

> **Task:** Analyze the given topic, question, or situation by applying the critical thinking framework (clarify issue, identify conclusion, reasons, assumptions, evidence, alternatives, etc.). Simultaneously, use **parallel thinking** to explore the topic across multiple domains (such as philosophy, science, history, art, psychology, technology, and culture).  
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> **Format:**  
> 1. **Issue Clarification:** What is the core question or issue?  
> 2. **Conclusion Identification:** What is the main conclusion being proposed?  
> 3. **Reason Analysis:** What reasons are offered to support the conclusion?  
> 4. **Assumption Detection:** What hidden assumptions underlie the argument?  
> 5. **Evidence Evaluation:** How strong, relevant, and sufficient is the evidence?  
> 6. **Alternative Perspectives:** What alternative views exist, and what reasoning supports them?  
> 7. **Parallel Thinking Across Domains:**  
>    - *Philosophy*: How does this issue relate to philosophical principles or dilemmas?  
>    - *Science*: What scientific theories or data are relevant?  
>    - *History*: How has this issue evolved over time?  
>    - *Art*: How might artists or creative minds interpret this issue?  
>    - *Psychology*: What mental models, biases, or behaviors are involved?  
>    - *Technology*: How does tech impact or interact with this issue?  
>    - *Culture*: How do different cultures view or handle this issue?  
> 8. **Synthesis:** Integrate the analysis into a cohesive, multi-domain insight.  
> 9. **Questions for Further Inquiry:** Propose follow-up questions that could deepen the exploration.

- **Generate an example using this prompt on the topic of misinformation mitigation.**

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