AI Debate Partner
A partner who argues the other side fairly.
The hardest part of thinking clearly is not having an opinion — it's pressure-testing it. Most arguments collapse the first time they meet a real counter-argument, and you usually only meet that counter-argument in a high-stakes conversation. Soulit's debate partners give you the low-stakes version: they steel-man the other side, find gaps in your reasoning, and stay on topic until the argument is sharper.
What it does
You make a claim. The partner takes the strongest version of the opposing view (steel-manning, not strawmanning) and argues back. You respond. The partner pushes. You refine. The point isn't to win — it's to find out what your argument actually depends on, and what would change your mind.
Good for
Writing an op-ed and wanting to anticipate objections. Preparing for a hard conversation at work. Stress-testing a strategy before pitching it. Studying for a debate class. Just thinking through something you're uncertain about. Anywhere clarity matters more than agreement.
What it won't do
It won't troll, derail, or argue in bad faith — that's not the point. It also won't tell you what to think; the partner is a sparring partner, not an oracle. The opinion you end up with is yours. Free to start.
Frequently asked questions
- Will it argue any side, even ones I disagree with morally?
- It can steel-man most positions in good faith. For positions that violate basic dignity (advocating harm, etc.), it will decline or reframe. The goal is intellectual rigor, not extremism.
- Can I practice formal debate (Lincoln-Douglas, parliamentary)?
- Yes — tell it the format and topic, and it will argue within the structure.
- Is it good for political topics?
- It can argue political positions in good faith without partisan tilt. If you find it taking a side, push back — the goal is balanced sparring.
- Will it tell me when my argument is bad?
- Yes, if you ask. Many users find it most useful when they explicitly ask for honest critique rather than just opposition.