YOUR WORDS. YOUR JUDGMENT.

01 / THINK FIRST
THE AGORA PRACTICE

Keep your thinking
in the loop.

Before an answer from AI, a thought of your own.
Start with one real question. A sentence is enough.

  1. Think First

    Write what you think and why, before asking AI.

    Your starting point

  2. Challenge

    Find the strongest objection. What would change your mind?

    A tested assumption

  3. Decide

    Weigh the evidence. Make your judgment and choose a next action.

    A decision you own

  4. Revisit

    Return to Journal. Compare what you expected with what happened.

    Something learned

Bring what you learn to your next question.

SEE AN EXAMPLEShould I let AI write my first draft?
  1. Think First

    “I think yes. Editing seems faster than starting from scratch.”

  2. Challenge

    “But its first draft could anchor my argument before I have one.”

  3. Decide

    “I’ll outline my argument first, then ask AI to challenge it.”

  4. Revisit

    “My outline kept the main idea mine. Next time, I’ll test the evidence too.”