intuitive-thinking

Record intuitive hunches as structured hypotheses with disconfirmation criteria.

3|2|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills --skill intuitive-thinking
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Skill: intuitive-thinking
Source: https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/intuitive-thinking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills --skill intuitive-thinking

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the common issue of vague suspicions or hunches that lack structure, helping users move from an intuitive feeling to a rigorous, evidence-based investigation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hunch Registration: Provides a structured template to document gut feelings, anomaly signals, and "something feels off" reactions.
  • Hypothesis Generation: Encourages the creation of competing explanations to prevent confirmation bias.
  • Phase 0 Routing: Acts as a gateway to ensure intuition is used as a search prompt rather than a substitute for evidence.
  • Use Case: If a news headline feels manipulative, use this skill to register the hunch and generate specific search leads to verify the claim before proceeding to a full article review.

Quick Start

Use the intuitive-thinking skill to register a hunch about the recent report on market trends and generate a list of competing hypotheses.

Frequently Asked Questions about intuitive-thinking

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a gut feeling into a testable hypothesis for research?

To turn a gut feeling into a testable hypothesis, you record intuitive hunches and anomaly signals using a structured intuition register template, defining disconfirmation criteria to prevent cognitive bias during fact-checking.

How do I prevent confirmation bias when investigating a vague suspicion?

Prevent confirmation bias during an investigation by generating competing explanations for your hunch and establishing strict disconfirmation criteria before routing the preliminary hypotheses for downstream analysis.

What is the best way to structure an intuition hunch for OSINT workflows?

The best way to structure an intuition hunch for OSINT workflows is applying a structured intuition register template that captures anomaly signals and defines specific search leads to verify claims.

Can I use this structured intuition approach for fact-checking manipulative news headlines?

Yes, you can use this approach for fact-checking manipulative news headlines by registering the initial hunch as a search prompt and generating competing hypotheses to verify the claim before a full article review.

When do I need to apply a structured intuition register in an investigative workflow?

You need to apply a structured intuition register during the initial phase of an investigative workflow to ensure intuition acts as a search prompt rather than a substitute for evidence.

Does intuitive-thinking require any specific OSINT tools or dependencies to function?

No, it requires no specific OSINT tools or dependencies to function, serving purely as a basic conceptual template to route anomaly signals into evidence-based analytical steps.