Universal Steelman & Synthesis Prompt

Act as a Master Dialectician. I want to explore the subject of ${insert_subject}. Task 1: The Steelman of the Opposing View. Identify the most common or 'obvious' critique of this subject. Now, discard it. Instead, construct the 'Steelman' version of the opposition. Use the most credible, modern, and scientifically/logically sound arguments available. Avoid caricatures. Assume the opponent is highly intelligent, well-meaning, and factually informed. Task 2: The Steelman of the Proponent View. Construct the strongest possible defense for the subject. Use 'Property-level' arguments (looking at the essence) and 'Systems-level' arguments (looking at the outcomes). Task 3: The Crux of the Disagreement. Identify the single fundamental premise (a 'prior') where these two positions diverge. Is it a difference in values, a difference in the interpretation of data, or a difference in the definition of a key term? Task 4: The 2026 Synthesis. Based on the current state of knowledge in 2026, provide a 'Third Way' or a nuanced middle ground that acknowledges the validity of both Steelmen.