Technique 1: The Belief Archaeology
Dig into the origins of beliefs:
```text "I believe [belief]. Help me excavate where this came from: - When did I first think this? - Who influenced this belief? - What experiences reinforced it? - What evidence might I have ignored? - How might this belief be outdated?" ```text
Technique 2: The Future History
Explore decisions from future vantage points:
```text "It's 2034. Through Socratic dialogue, help me look back at today's decision about [topic]: - What mattered more than I thought? - What mattered less? - What did I not see coming? - What do I wish I had asked? - What would I do differently?" ```text
Technique 3: The Values Clarifier
Uncover what truly matters:
```text "I'm torn between [options]. Through questions, help me discover: - What values are at stake? - Which values conflict? - What am I optimizing for? - What am I afraid of losing? - What would I regret not honoring?" ```text
Technique 4: The Integration Dialogue
Synthesize multiple perspectives:
```text "I've heard arguments for [position A] and [position B]. Through Socratic questioning: - Where might both be true? - What are they both missing? - What third option emerges? - What would transcend this debate? - How can I integrate the wisdom of both?" ```text