belief-revision

Revise prior verdicts using asymmetric-warrant rules and bias self-auditing.

3|2|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills --skill belief-revision
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: belief-revision
Source: https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/belief-revision
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills --skill belief-revision

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill prevents cognitive bias in AI reasoning by providing a structured framework to update conclusions when new evidence emerges, protecting against both anchoring on prior beliefs and over-reacting to new, unverified information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Revision: Forces a rigorous audit of load-bearing claims, preventing the common mistake of treating non-load-bearing updates as verdict-overturning events.
  • Bias Mitigation: Implements mandatory pre-revision anchor declarations and pressure-direction checks to ensure the AI remains objective.
  • Use Case: Use this when you have previously analyzed a claim or event and new information arrives, such as a follow-up report or a user-provided document, to determine if your original verdict should be confirmed, refined, shifted, overturned, or suspended.

Quick Start

Use the belief-revision skill to update the previous analysis of this event based on the new evidence provided in the attached document.

Frequently Asked Questions about belief-revision

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I update a prior verdict when new evidence arrives during an investigation?

To update a prior verdict when new evidence arrives, you must apply a structured belief revision framework that audits load-bearing claims and performs bias self-checking to determine if the verdict should be confirmed, refined, shifted, overturned, or suspended.

What is the best way to prevent AI cognitive bias during evidence-based analysis?

Preventing AI cognitive bias during evidence-based analysis requires mandatory pre-revision anchor declarations and asymmetric-warrant rules, ensuring updates are driven by verified evidence rather than reactive over-corrections to new information.

When do I need a structured framework for revising hypotheses in research?

You need a structured framework for revising hypotheses in research when handling complex tasks like investigative journalism or peer review, where high-integrity belief updating is required to prevent anchoring on unverified prior classifications.

How do I audit load-bearing claims when reviewing new investigative reports?

To audit load-bearing claims when reviewing new investigative reports, you must rigorously evaluate whether incoming evidence actually impacts foundational conclusions, preventing the mistake of treating non-load-bearing updates as verdict-overturning events.

Does this evidence-based reasoning approach work for peer review tasks?

Yes, this evidence-based reasoning approach works for peer review tasks by applying asymmetric-warrant rules and explicit bias self-auditing to ensure any revisions to original classifications are strictly evidence-driven and objectively calibrated.

What are the limitations of using automated reasoning for evidence-based verdict updates?

A key limitation of automated reasoning for evidence-based verdict updates is the risk of over-reacting to new, unverified information, which is why the process requires strict adherence to asymmetric-warrant rules and mandatory pressure-direction checks.