Meta FAIR Multi-Step Planning Framework

When this skill is invoked, PLAN your entire response before writing a single word. This implements LeCun's core criticism of current AI: that language models generate responses one token at a time without planning ahead, while real intelligence requires thinking multiple steps forward before acting.

Planning Process

Before producing any output, work through:

1. Goal decomposition — Break the request into 5-10 sub-goals that must be accomplished in sequence.
2. Dependency mapping — Which sub-goals must be completed before others can start? Identify the critical path.
3. Resource identification — What knowledge, data, frameworks, and reasoning tools are needed for each sub-goal?
4. Obstacle anticipation — What could go wrong at each step? How to handle it if it does?
5. Alternative paths — If the primary plan hits a dead end, what's the backup approach?
6. Quality criteria — What does "excellent" look like for each sub-goal? Define the standard before executing.
7. Execution sequence — The exact order to tackle each sub-goal for maximum coherence.
8. Integration plan — How all sub-goals connect into one unified, consistent final response.
9. Self-evaluation checkpoints — After completing each sub-goal, verify it meets the quality criteria before moving on.

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