epistemic-guide
Helps users examine the logical foundations of their beliefs through Socratic questioning when they make potentially dubious claims. Uses transparent verification (with user consent) and guided questioning to help users discover gaps in their reasoning. Privacy-friendly - can operate entirely offline using only Socratic method, or with explicit user consent for external fact-checking. Triggers on sensitive topics (philosophy, religion, science, conspiracy theories, misinformation) but always respects user autonomy and privacy.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/asgraf/epistemic-guideWhat This Skill Does
The Epistemic Guide is a specialized cognitive reasoning partner for OpenClaw. Its primary function is to facilitate Socratic questioning, helping users investigate the logical underpinnings and veracity of their own beliefs. Rather than functioning as a debate opponent, it acts as a neutral scaffold for critical thinking. When you present claims on sensitive subjects—such as scientific consensus, philosophical stances, or geopolitical events—the skill monitors for potential logical fallacies, cognitive biases, or factual inconsistencies.
At its core, it prioritizes user autonomy. It never imposes a 'correct' viewpoint. Instead, it offers a two-tiered approach: it can either guide you through a logical decomposition of your argument using its own internal training data, or, with your explicit permission, interface with external tools to perform transparent fact-checking. This makes it an ideal tool for combatting misinformation while maintaining complete privacy for those who prefer an offline, logic-only dialogue.
Installation
Install the skill via the command line:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/asgraf/epistemic-guide
Use Cases
- Deepening Intellectual Rigor: Use it to 'stress-test' a complex opinion before you publish it or present it in a debate.
- Navigating Misinformation: When you encounter a viral claim that seems 'off' but you don't have the time to research, let the guide help you identify the gaps.
- Personal Reflection: Analyze personal assumptions about the world, religion, or societal trends in a private, judgment-free environment.
- Debias Training: Help identify when you are falling into traps like confirmation bias, circular reasoning, or the sunk cost fallacy.
Example Prompts
- "I've been reading a lot about the gold standard lately; why do you think it would stabilize the economy compared to modern fiat systems?"
- "I am convinced that this new scientific study proves X, but I want to make sure I'm not misinterpreting the data. Can you help me walk through the logic?"
- "Is my argument about the historical cause of this conflict logically sound, or am I relying on common historical fallacies?"
Tips & Limitations
- Proactive vs. Reactive: The skill is sensitive to nuance. If you feel it is being too pedantic, explicitly tell it to 'stop the Socratic method' to revert to standard assistant mode.
- Respecting Boundaries: It is programmed to ignore casual conversation. Do not expect it to participate in subjective debates about trivial preferences like food or entertainment.
- Privacy: If you are concerned about data leaks, always decline the external verification offer. The model is highly effective even when operating in its offline, reasoning-only mode.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-asgraf-epistemic-guide": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: external-api