skills.rest
thompson0012
thompson0012COMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

thinking-ground

Identifies and corrects reasoning states before high-stakes analysis.

28|2|Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#decision making#meta-cognition#reasoning#calibration#critical thinking#bias
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thompson0012/agents-docs-kits --skill thinking-ground
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: thinking-ground
Source: https://github.com/thompson0012/agents-docs-kits/tree/main/templates/base/.agents/skills/thinking-ground
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thompson0012/agents-docs-kits --skill thinking-ground

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses situations where reasoning might be compromised by emotional states, cognitive biases, or a desire to perform, ensuring a more objective and effective decision-making process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State Assessment: Identifies if reasoning is "Defended," "Anxious," or "Performing" based on observable signals.
  • Correction Protocols: Applies targeted strategies like "Assumption Strip," "Deceleration," or "Simplicity Test" to realign reasoning.
  • Use Case: Before making a high-stakes strategic decision, use this skill to check if your analysis is being clouded by a personal attachment to a specific outcome or by undue urgency.

Quick Start

Use the thinking ground skill to assess the current reasoning state and apply a correction protocol if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about thinking-ground

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check for cognitive bias before making a high-stakes decision?▼

To check for cognitive bias before a high-stakes decision, assess reasoning states like defensiveness, anxiety, or performance pressure, then apply targeted correction protocols to realign your objective evaluation.

What is meta-cognition calibration for critical thinking?▼

Meta-cognition calibration for critical thinking is the process of identifying emotional or cognitive distortions in your reasoning and applying structured protocols to correct impaired objective evaluation.

How do I correct defended or anxious reasoning during strategic analysis?▼

Correct defended or anxious reasoning by applying targeted strategies like an Assumption Strip, Deceleration, or Simplicity Test to realign your state and remove emotional distortions from your analysis.

When should I use reasoning calibration protocols for decision making?▼

Use reasoning calibration protocols for decision making in high-stakes scenarios where personal attachment to a specific outcome or undue urgency might cloud your objective evaluation.

Does reasoning calibration require specific input signals to work?▼

Reasoning calibration requires observable conversational signals to accurately identify if your reasoning is compromised by defensiveness, anxiety, or a desire to perform.

Related Skills

Explore More Product & Management Skills→
dzackgarzadzackgarza
1

llm-failure-modes

Identify and mitigate LLM cognitive failure modes in high-stakes reasoning.

Community
Advanced
tradermontytradermonty
2.6k

us-market-bubble-detector

Score US equity market bubble risk using eight quantitative indicators.

Community
Advanced
RealEmmettSRealEmmettS

critical-thinking

Facilitate structured thinking frameworks for decision-making and problem-solving processes.

Community
Advanced
haabehaabe

bias-check

Identify and mitigate cognitive and agent biases using stage-specific checklists from cognitive-biases.md.

Community
Intermediate