For high-stakes questions where a wrong answer carries real cost. Depth and verification over speed.
Scope — Restate the question in one line. List 3–6 sub-questions that must be answered for a confident decision. If the question is vague, narrow it before researching.
Fan out — Research each sub-question from multiple independent angles: web search, official/primary sources, registries and filings, reputable news, and any documents provided. One angle never suffices.
Verify adversarially — For each material claim, find a second independent source and actively try to disprove it. Flag anything single-sourced, contested, or stale.
Synthesize —
Cite every claim inline (source + date). No uncited assertions.