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Apply the devil's advocate technique: structured critical thinking that stress-tests ideas, plans, and decisions. Use when you need honest critique before committing to something important.

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# Devil's Advocate

## Overview

The devil's advocate is a structured dissent role: argue against a proposal as strongly as possible to expose weaknesses before reality does.

It's not negativity — it's disciplined critical thinking with rules: steelman first, attack the idea not the person, and end with a verdict.

Best used before big commitments: strategies, hires, purchases, launches, arguments you're about to make publicly.

## When to use

- Stress-testing a business strategy or plan
- Evaluating a major decision (hire, purchase, pivot)
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