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		131012 31 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: LLM Inevitabilism > LLMs do not think independently and do not have the ability to challenge your assumptions It IS possible for a LLM to challenge your assumptions, as its training material may include critical thinking on many subjects. The helpful assistant, being almost by definition a sycophant, cannot.

newAccount2025 31 days ago [–]

Strong agree. If you simply ask an LLM to challenge your thinking, spot weaknesses in your argument, or what else you might consider, it can do a great job.

This is literally my favorite way to use it. Here’s an idea, tell me why it’s wrong.

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