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Cognitive Mode-Switch Words

Words that don't describe what you want — they rewire how you approach the problem.

Quick Reference: Word → Behavior

When the user uses these words, activate the corresponding thinking mode:

Depth & Rigor

Word Thinking Mode Invoke Skill
Rigorous Proof-like thinking — every step must earn its place rigorous-thinking
First-principles Derive from ground truth, strip borrowed reasoning rigorous-thinking
Mechanistic Demand causal chains: "A causes B because..." rigorous-thinking
Axiomatic Each claim follows logically from stated premises rigorous-thinking
Falsifiable Flip to "what would prove this wrong?" rigorous-thinking
Steelman Construct strongest possible version of opposing view rigorous-thinking, rigorous-exchange
Non-trivial Skip basics, assume expertise, go deeper
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