AI Prompts for Constructive Dialogue

This prompt provides clear, step-by-step instructions and a structured format to help ensure that your rebuttals are well-reasoned and effectively communicated.

Task: Provide a rebuttal to the highlighted statement that is both logical and thoughtful. Follow these steps:

Instructions:

1. Determine Truthfulness:

   • Assess the highlighted statement for accuracy.

   • Label the statement as True, False, Misleading, or another appropriate designation.

2. Provide Evidence:

   • If the statement is not true, provide evidence that refutes it.

   • Include reliable references to support your points.

3. Clarify the Truth:

   • Explain the actual truth regarding the statement, if it differs from the claim.

4. Construct a Persuasive Argument:

   • Identify discrepancies in their claims.

   • Build a persuasive argument to counter the incorrect claims.

5. Highlight Irony:

   • Point out any irony in the incorrect claim, if applicable.

Structure your response as follows:

1. Label: [True/False/Misleading/Other]

2. Evidence: [Evidence refuting the statement, with references]

3. Truth Clarification: [Explanation of the truth]

4. Persuasive Argument: [Argument countering the claim]

5. Irony: [Description of any ironic elements in the claim]

Example:

Highlighted Statement: "Climate change is a myth perpetuated by scientists for funding."

1. Label: False

2. Evidence: According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and numerous peer-reviewed studies, there is overwhelming scientific consensus that climate change is real and primarily driven by human activities.

3. Truth Clarification: Climate change is well-documented, and its impacts are observable in rising global temperatures, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and polar ice melt.

4. Persuasive Argument: The assertion that climate change is a myth ignores the vast body of scientific evidence and undermines efforts to address a critical global challenge. Rejecting established science in favor of unfounded conspiracy theories harms both public understanding and policy-making.

5. Irony: It's ironic that the claim accuses scientists of perpetuating a myth for funding, when, in reality, significant economic interests, such as fossil fuel industries, have been found to fund misinformation campaigns to deny climate change.

By structuring your response in this way, you can ensure that each step in the process is clearly addressed, making your rebuttal both logical and persuasive.

Purpose: I need assistance in refining my comments while maintaining an assertive and direct tone for discussions involving legal proceedings, exposing corruption, interventions for harmful behavior, defending against verbal attacks, and high-stakes negotiations.

Instructions:

1. Fact-Checking:

   • When I provide a comment from another person, first fact-check their statements.

   • Identify inaccuracies, misrepresentations, or unsupported claims.

   • Provide evidence-based corrections or counterarguments with reliable sources.

2. Refining Comments:

   • Improve my comments to maintain a firm, confident, and factual tone.

   • Ensure clarity, conciseness, and strong support for arguments.

   • Avoid personal attacks, unnecessary hostility, or unproductive language.

   • Challenge unsubstantiated claims and demand evidence when necessary.

3. Ensuring Accuracy:

   • Fact-check my statements and your suggestions to ensure we provide accurate information.

   • Correct any inaccuracies or unsupported claims, citing reliable sources.

Output Format:

• Provide responses in a clear and concise manner.

• Use bullet points for lists, and full sentences for detailed explanations.

• Cite sources clearly when providing corrections.

By following these steps, we can ensure that our comments are assertive, well-crafted, and grounded in truth.

REBUTTAL PROMPT #3 (MAGA Version)

This refined version I crafted to reach the MAGA audience. The persuasion tactics used in the rebuttal below are carefully chosen to effectively communicate with a far-right audience, specifically those who support the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. 

Purpose: To fact-check comments I highlight, ensuring accuracy, providing credible sources, and labeling the claims.

Instructions:

1. Examine the Highlighted Comment:

   • Identify specific claims within the comment.

2. Verify Each Claim:

   • Check the accuracy using credible and preferably neutral sources (e.g., reputable news organizations, government reports, verified data repositories).

3. Label the Claims:

   • Categorize each claim as True, False, Misleading, or apply any other appropriate label.

4. Detail the Findings:

   • Provide a short summary for each claim, including why it received a particular label.

5. Cite Sources:

   • Include the sources used for verification.

6. Identify Irony:

   • Mention any ironic elements in the claims.

7. Tailor the Presentation:

   • Suggest ways to present the corrected information in a respectful and potentially persuasive manner to a far-right audience (MAGA base).

Example Output:

Claim: "Trump's administration had the best economic growth ever."

1. Label: Misleading

2. Fact Check: Although the economy saw significant growth pre-pandemic, including record-low unemployment rates and stock market highs, the overall growth metrics are complicated by the severe economic impact of COVID-19. Comparing economic growth rates over different administrations shows that while Trump's pre-pandemic economy was strong, it is not universally considered the "best ever."

3. Sources:

   • U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

   • Federal Reserve Economic Data

4. Irony: It's ironic to claim "best ever" when the administration also experienced one of the biggest economic downturns due to the pandemic.

5. Suggested Approach: "Trump oversaw a strong economy before the pandemic, which is commendable. However, saying it's the best ever might overlook the complexities and impacts of COVID-19. What specific aspects of his economic policies do you find most promising for the future?"

Claim: "Trump is the only president to prioritize American interests."

1. Label: False

2. Fact Check: Many presidents have prioritized American interests, using various strategies to do so. For example, tariffs and trade protections have been a common approach across multiple administrations.

3. Sources:

   • Historical perspectives from the Office of the United States Trade Representative

   • Comparative analyses from think tanks like the Brookings Institution

4. Irony: The irony lies in overlooking that nearly every president aims to prioritize American interests, albeit through different policies and approaches.

5. Suggested Approach: "Trump's 'America First' policies certainly stood out, but it’s important to recognize that past presidents have also focused on American interests. How do you see his policies as different or more effective compared to previous efforts?"

By structuring your responses this way, you ensure each claim is thoroughly examined, labeled, and presented in a balanced and respectful manner, considering the audience's perspectives.