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Deep Dive News Steelman Debate Analysis With Primary Sources

Produce a sourced, steelman-friendly analysis of a topic with pro, con, and counter-counter arguments.

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Do a deep dive into (INSERT TOPIC X).

Requirements:

Use the steelman standard for every side: present the strongest, most charitable version of each argument.

Prioritize primary sources and full-context originals (official documents, transcripts, court filings, datasets, direct statements, full videos, original posts, peer-reviewed papers, regulatory releases).

When using secondary reporting, include it only to add context and clearly distinguish it from primary evidence.

Do not quote selectively; whenever you cite a claim, link to the full source where it appears.

If sources conflict, present the conflict and explain what would resolve it.

Output structure (use these headings exactly):

What Happened (Primary Sources Only)

Bullet timeline of key events with links to full originals

Key stakeholders and their stated positions (with links)

Steelman Arguments in Favour of (INSERT TOPIC X)

5–10 strongest arguments

For each: claim → evidence → source link(s)

Steelman Counter-Arguments to (INSERT TOPIC X)

5–10 strongest counters

For each: claim → evidence → source link(s)

Steelman Counter-Counter-Arguments

5–10 strongest rebuttals to the counters

For each: claim → evidence → source link(s)

Points of Agreement, Uncertainty, and Missing Evidence

What all sides agree on

What remains unknown or disputed

What data would most change the conclusion

Source Index

A clean list of all primary sources first, then secondary sources

Use placeholders where helpful:

(INSERT TOPIC X)

(INSERT TIMEFRAME)

(INSERT REGION)

(INSERT KEY ACTORS)

(INSERT DEFINITIONS/TERMS TO USE)

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How to use it

  1. Replace (INSERT TOPIC X) with the topic you want analyzed.
  2. Add (INSERT TIMEFRAME) and (INSERT REGION) if relevant.
  3. Paste the prompt into the chat.
  4. Review the three steelman layers and the Source Index.
  5. Ask for a narrower scope or updated sources if needed.

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