Deliberation Prompting invokes dual cognition: a swift first pass harvests raw ideas, unencumbered by perfectionism, then a contemplative second pass interrogates, augments, and polishes—infusing depth, resolving inconsistencies, or amplifying strengths. This rhythmic cadence, like rough sketch to finished portrait, cost-effectively doubles efficacy for succinct tasks, from queries to synopses.
Examples
User Prompt: Summarize a podcast episode using Double-Pass. AI Response: Pass 1: Main topics noted. Pass 2: Connected themes, added quotes; Refined: Coherent narrative arc.
User Prompt: Brainstorm app features deliberately. AI Response: Pass 1: Raw list. Pass 2: Prioritized by user value, feasibility; Output: Top 5 with justifications.
User Prompt: Craft a tweet thread double-pass. AI Response: Pass 1: Bullet points. Pass 2: Engaging hooks, calls-to-action; Thread: Punchy, viral-ready.
User Prompt: Solve a riddle with deliberation. AI Response: Pass 1: Guesses. Pass 2: Logical elimination; Solution: 'Echo' via clue mapping.
Advantages
- Economically boosts sophistication, rivaling multi-iteration at low cost.
- Uncovers oversights in the reflective phase, enhancing thoroughness.
- Agile for quick-turnaround needs like social media or FAQs.
- Builds deliberation habit, transferable to broader reasoning.