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Steelman Challenge

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Steelman Challenge

Present the strongest possible case for this position:

POSITION: [The position to steelman]

MY CURRENT VIEW: [Your perspective, if you have one]

REQUIREMENTS:
- Argue for this position as if you genuinely believed it
- Use the best available evidence and reasoning
- Address the strongest objections proactively
- Make it persuasive to a thoughtful skeptic

After the steelman:
1. What's the weakest point in this argument?
2. What would someone need to believe for this to be compelling?
3. What evidence would falsify this position?
4. Your honest assessment: how strong is this position on its merits?

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