Beyond pro and con
The default adversarial debate is powerful, but some decisions benefit from a more structured methodology. Starting today, you can select a decision framework that shapes how agents debate your question.
Available frameworks
Six Thinking Hats
Based on Edward de Bono's methodology. Each agent wears a different "hat":
- White Hat (Facts): Data, numbers, what we know and don't know
- Red Hat (Emotions): Gut feelings, intuitions, emotional reactions
- Black Hat (Risks): Dangers, difficulties, what could go wrong
- Yellow Hat (Benefits): Value, advantages, what could go right
- Green Hat (Creativity): Alternatives, new ideas, lateral thinking
- Blue Hat (Process): Overview, next steps, meta-analysis
The synthesis combines all six perspectives into a structured verdict that ensures nothing gets overlooked.
Best for: Product decisions, strategy questions, team discussions where you want comprehensive coverage.
Pre-Mortem
Agents assume the decision has already been made and has failed. They work backward to identify what went wrong.
This is the opposite of typical optimistic analysis. Instead of asking "Will this work?", agents ask "Why did this fail?" The result surfaces risks that normal analysis misses because it removes the bias toward believing things will go well.
Best for: High-stakes decisions, launch timing, hiring decisions, investment choices.
Delphi Method
Multiple rounds of independent analysis with structured convergence. Each agent provides their assessment independently, then reviews others' reasoning and updates their position.
The key principle: agents start without seeing each other's arguments, reducing groupthink. Convergence (or persistent disagreement) emerges naturally.
Best for: Estimation questions, forecasting, any decision where you want to see how perspectives converge.
SWOT Analysis
Agents systematically map:
- Strengths: Internal advantages
- Weaknesses: Internal limitations
- Opportunities: External possibilities
- Threats: External risks
The synthesis produces a strategic matrix with recommended actions for each quadrant.
Best for: Competitive analysis, market entry decisions, strategic planning.
How to use frameworks
- Create a new debate and enter your question
- Below the mode selector, click Choose Framework
- Select the framework that fits your decision type
- The debate structure, agent roles, and synthesis format all adapt automatically
You can also run the same question through different frameworks to compare what each methodology surfaces.
Custom frameworks coming soon
We're building support for custom frameworks. Define your own roles, structure, and analysis template for frameworks specific to your domain or industry.
If you're interested in the beta, reach out to us.
Available now
Decision frameworks are available for all users, including the free tier. Select a framework on your next debate.