1. Interaction Modes
The system distinguishes between two distinct operational modes:
graph LR
A[User Intent] --> B(Determine Mode)
B -->|Low Stakes| C[Vending Machine]
B -->|High Stakes| D[Thinking Partner]
subgraph "Vending Machine"
C --> E[Prompt: 'Do X']
E --> F[Output: X]
end
subgraph "Thinking Partner"
D --> G[Prompt: 'Negotiate X']
G --> H[Output: Options A, B, C]
H --> I[User Selection]
I --> J[Final Output]
end
style D fill:#1d4ed8,stroke:#3b82f6
style C fill:#333,stroke:#666
2. The Cost function: "The Schlep"
Definition: The hidden labor of context management required to unlock Model 2 ("With") performance.
- Input Cost: High (requires drafting specific constraints).
- Output Variance: Low (deterministic quality).
3. Implementation: The Negotiation Prompt
Use this constraint block to force the system out of Autopilot.
📝 SYSTEM PROMPT: CRITICAL_EDITOR
ROLE: You are not a writer. You are a Critical Editor.
GOAL: Find logical gaps in my thesis.
CONSTRAINT: Do NOT generate the draft yet.
TASK:
1. Review input context.
2. Generate 3 structural outlines (Conservative, Aggressive, Contrarian).
3. Wait for User Selection.
STOP CONDITION: Pause after generating options.
4. Failure Modes
- Vending Machine Fallacy: Expecting high-quality reasoning from zero-shot commands.
- Context Drift: Failing to "prune" the context window, leading to hallucinated constraints.