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assumption-challenge

# Assumption Challenge This Claude Code skill uses a dedicated subagent to construct adversarial arguments against a specific assumption, identifying its weakest points and proposing alternatives. Use it when evaluating critical decisions that depend on unproven premises, particularly in research, strategy, or risk assessment where challenging core beliefs is essential to identify potential failure modes and improve decision quality.

View source Repository: de-anthropocentric-research-engine

Install in Claude Code

Copy

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/yogsoth-ai/de-anthropocentric-research-engine /tmp/assumption-challenge && cp -r /tmp/assumption-challenge/skills/assumption-challenge ~/.claude/skills/assumption-challenge

Then start a new Claude Code session; the skill loads automatically.

Definition

SKILL.md

# Assumption Challenge

Attacks a specific assumption adversarially — constructing the strongest argument for why it might be wrong, proposing an alternative assumption, and assessing the impact on the overall decision if the assumption fails.

## Execution

Spawns a subagent that takes a single assumption and builds the strongest possible case against it.

## Why Subagent

- Challenge requires adversarial mindset isolated from the assumption-maker
- Each assumption deserves focused, dedicated attack
- Isolation prevents the challenger from being "too kind" to assumptions

## HARD-GATE

Output must include:
- Challenge argument with evidence or reasoning
- At least 1 alternative assumption (what if the opposite is true?)
- Impact assessment if the assumption is wrong
- Confidence in the challenge itself (is this a real threat or theoretical?)