Prepare Arguments for a Debate
Prepare both sides of any debate topic with arguments, evidence, and rebuttals.
The Prompt
Prepare arguments for a debate on the following topic. For BOTH sides: 1. 3-5 main arguments with supporting reasoning 2. Specific evidence, examples, or statistics to use 3. Emotional appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) for each key argument 4. Anticipated counter-arguments from the other side 5. Prepared rebuttals for each counter-argument 6. The strongest 2-3 points to open with 7. The closing argument that ties the case together Debate topic: [THE PROPOSITION TO DEBATE] Format: [OXFORD / LINCOLN-DOUGLAS / PARLIAMENTARY / INFORMAL] Which side to emphasize: [PRO / CON / BOTH EQUALLY] Audience: [WHO IS JUDGING OR LISTENING]
Example Output
Both sides of 'AI models should be regulated like pharmaceuticals': FOR has 4 arguments (safety, accountability, public trust, precedent), AGAINST has 4 (innovation chilling, definitional challenges, enforcement impossibility, false equivalence). Includes a 3-argument pre-prepared cross-examination for each side.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Prepare Arguments for a Debate?
Claude Sonnet 4 — excellent at constructing and steelmanning arguments from multiple perspectives.
How do I use the Prepare Arguments for a Debate prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). Both sides of 'AI models should be regulated like pharmaceuticals': FOR has 4 arguments (safety, accountability, public trust, precedent), AGAINST has 4 (innovation chilling, definitional challenges, enforcement impossibility, false equivalence). Includes a 3-argument pre-prepared cross-examination for each side.
Model Recommendation
Claude Sonnet 4 — excellent at constructing and steelmanning arguments from multiple perspectives.