Intro to AI and Prompt Engineering Reverse Perspective Example Prompts

Prompt Examples of Reverse Perspective

Reverse Assumptions

In this type of prompt, the AI acts as a “critical thinker” or “devil’s advocate”, challenging common beliefs or assumptions. The goal is to propose a contrary perspective or think about the topic in an unexpected way.

Prompt: Devil’s Advocate
You are a critical thinker tasked with challenging common assumptions.
Identify a widely accepted belief about the role of technology in education and propose a contrary perspective.
Structure your response by first stating the common belief and then offering an alternative viewpoint that challenges this assumption.
Prompt (Reverse Assumption) Critical Thinker
Common belief: Technology improves education by making learning more accessible.
Contrary perspective: Technology may actually hinder deep learning by making students overly reliant on quick information, reducing critical thinking skills and engagement in complex problem-solving.

Contrastive Explanation Method

In this type of prompt, the AI acts as an “analyst” or “challenger of assumptions”, explaining a concept by contrasting it with an alternative. The comparison helps highlight the key differences between two ideas, encouraging deeper exploration of the topic.

Prompt: analyst
You are an analyst. Explain the concept of renewable energy by detailing how it differs from non-renewable energy. Structure your response by first explaining renewable energy, and then contrast it with non-renewable energy, focusing on key differences such as sustainability, environmental impact, and resource availability.
Prompt: Challenger of Assumption (Reverse Assumption)
Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydro, are derived from natural processes that are continuously replenished.
In contrast, non-renewable energy sources, like coal, oil, and natural gas, are finite and take millions of years to form.
Renewable energy generates less pollution and is more sustainable long-term, while non-renewable energy contributes to environmental degradation and is limited in supply.

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