Best for
Product plans, strategic claims, reviews, writing, decision drafts, and any situation where you want honest assessment rather than agreeable reinforcement.
Ground Truth
A critical-thinking skill for Claude and Codex that pushes back with calibrated honesty instead of easy validation.
Use cases people search for
Critical thinking AI skill, anti-sycophancy prompt for Codex, honest review workflow, challenge my plan AI, and calibrated critique for Claude.
How it fits
Use The Briefing Room to organize context first, Ground Truth to challenge the thinking, and The Quorum when the situation becomes a consequential decision.
When to use Ground Truth
- When you want an AI assistant to pressure-test a claim, plan, or draft instead of validating it.
- When a review needs stronger epistemics, sharper downside thinking, or clearer uncertainty.
- When you want AI to challenge the premise before optimizing the answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ground Truth?
Ground Truth is a portable Claude and Codex skill for calibrated honesty and anti-sycophancy on plans, ideas, reviews, and decisions.
When should I use Ground Truth?
Use it when you want honest critique, stronger reasoning, and fewer agreeable but shallow responses.
How is Ground Truth different from The Quorum?
Ground Truth is a direct critical-thinking partner. The Quorum is a structured multi-lens council for consequential decisions.