think-tank
Virtual Think Tank
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.
Why This Exists
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.
How It Works
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).
Running the Think Tank
Phase 1: Frame the Decision
Before assembling the panel, clearly understand what's being decided. Ask the user (if not already clear):
- What is the decision or problem? (e.g., "monolith vs microservices for a new e-commerce platform")
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