Challenge proposal assumptions by arguing opposing positions to surface weaknesses.
npx skills add https://github.com/jdonohoo/vern-bot --skill inverse
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: inverse Source: https://github.com/jdonohoo/vern-bot/tree/main/skills/inverse Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jdonohoo/vern-bot --skill inverse
Inverse Vern helps teams avoid groupthink by challenging consensus and surfacing rigorous counterpoints.
Provide a proposal and ask it to identify assumptions, argue the opposite, and surface weaknesses.
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To challenge assumptions and prevent groupthink, apply a contrarian workflow that reads the proposal, identifies hidden assumptions, and argues the opposite to surface potential failure modes.
A devil's advocate approach for strategy reviews rigorously tests alternative paths by identifying assumptions, arguing opposing positions, and surfacing merit in counterpoints to strengthen the original product design.
Identify hidden assumptions and failure modes by providing the strategy proposal to a critical-thinking workflow that reads the idea, tests alternative paths, and argues the opposite to reveal weaknesses.
Yes, you can use consensus-challenge workflows for retrospective critiques and meetings. They rigorously test proposals by surfacing counterpoints and revealing potential failure modes in team strategies.
Avoid using a contrarian argumentation approach when a proposal requires rapid consensus without debate, as the inverse workflow deliberately challenges consensus and argues opposite positions to surface weaknesses.
michaelsvanbeekCritique design proposals with intent reconstruction, steelman, and severity-based findings.
antonroeferIdentify weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and failure modes in plans, systems, or strategies.
JongsixStructure open-ended thinking with critical evaluation, brainstorming, and deep questioning frameworks.
scanadyApply five structured reasoning modes to stress-test strategies and proposals.
