Skill

Surface clarifying questions and pushback while reading

Generates probing questions, weak points, and counter-arguments against a source chunk to deepen critical engagement mid-read.

In / outSource chunk → margin-ready questions, identified weak points, and counter-arguments

You might say…

I read it, I agreed with it, and then three days later I couldn't explain why I agreed.

What it does

Reads a chunk of the source alongside the practitioner and generates probing questions, weak points, and counter-arguments to mark in the margins. Used mid-read to deepen engagement and capture critical reactions rather than passively underlining.

Trigger: Use mid-read when you want active critical engagement rather than passive absorption — especially with sources you expect to cite or argue against.

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