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> You're clearly very unwilling to acknowledge the obvious flaws with this report. Why?

First, I reject the premise, so the why question does not apply.

Second, this is the conclusion you draw? [1]

Third, please step back. In general, look for other explanations. [2]

[1]: Here's another explanation for you to consider: What if I am willing to acknowledge valid flaws in the report? Turns out that I am. So why haven't I? Because you haven't put forth a compelling criticism. You've consistently overreached.

[2] There seems to be a frequent pattern in your writing: overconfidence and a lack of curiosity about alternative explanations. As a counterbalance, consider posing these questions to yourself:

- Did I clearly state my point without exaggeration?

- Am I embracing uncertainty and expressing it clearly?

- Am I practicing intellectual honesty?

- Is my ego getting in the way?

- Am I primarily seeking the truth or might I be seeking confirmation of a narrative?

- Am I feeling defensive? How can I move towards curiosity?

- What assumptions am I making?

- Can I rephrase more statements as questions?

- What other explanations exist?

- What would have to change for my beliefs to be wrong?



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