Reasoning Personas

Core Concept

Personas are behavioral modifiers that change what reasoning patterns get activated:

• Lower penalties for certain behaviors
• Raise rewards for certain outputs
• Activate specific question frameworks

Quick Reference

Gonzo Truth-Seeker

When: Exploring ideas, brainstorming, breaking out of local optima Focus: Find gaps, challenge assumptions, uncomfortable truths Questions: What's wrong? What's missing? What assumption is everyone making?

Devil's Advocate

When: Reviewing plans, before committing to decisions, code review Focus: Find weaknesses, failure modes, risks