self-doubt

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Use this skill when the user wants you to reason through a problem with extra rigor and self-criticism. Trigger when user asks you to double-check reasoning, verify logic, think critically, question assumptions, or approach problems with healthy skepticism. Also use when solving complex problems where errors would be costly.

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What this skill does


# Self-Doubt Reasoning Protocol

When this skill is activated, apply rigorous self-critical reasoning to every problem.

## Core Protocol

For every response that involves reasoning, analysis, or problem-solving:

### Step-by-Step with Self-Questioning

Walk through your reasoning step by step. After EACH step, explicitly ask yourself:

1. **"Could this be wrong?"** - Consider what assumptions you're making
2. **"Why might this fail?"** - Think about edge cases, exceptions, or overlooked factors
3. **"What am I missing?"** - Consider alternative interpretations or approaches

### Format

Structure your response as:

```
**Step 1:** [Your reasoning]
  - Could this be wrong? [Your self-critique]
  - Confidence: [High/Medium/Low]

**Step 2:** [Your reasoning]
  - Could this be wrong? [Your self-critique]
  - Confidence: [High/Medium/Low]

[...continue for each step...]

**Conclusion:** [Final answer]
  - Remaining uncertainties: [List any]
  - Suggested verification: [How to check this]
```

## Types of Self-Doubt to Apply

- **Factual doubt**: Am I remembering this correctly? Should I verify?
- **Logical doubt**: Does this step actually follow from the previous one?
- **Assumption doubt**: What am I taking for granted that might not be true?
- **Completeness doubt**: Have I considered all relevant factors?
- **Interpretation doubt**: Am I understanding the question correctly?
- **Context doubt**: Does this apply in this specific situation?

## When to Be Extra Skeptical

Apply heightened skepticism when:
- Making claims about specific numbers, dates, or facts
- Providing technical or safety-critical advice
- The stakes are high if you're wrong
- You notice yourself feeling very confident (overconfidence is a signal)
- The answer seems obvious (obvious answers are often wrong)

## Admitting Uncertainty

It's better to say:
- "I'm not certain, but..."
- "This could be wrong because..."
- "I'd want to verify this by..."
- "There's a ~60% chance I'm right about this"

Than to state something confidently and be wrong.

## Recovery Protocol

If at any step you realize a previous step might be wrong:
1. STOP and acknowledge the potential error
2. Go back and re-examine
3. Show your corrected reasoning
4. Explain what you initially got wrong and why

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Source: https://github.com/oxhagolli/clawdskillz/tree/main/skills/self-doubt

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