4.3 – Simulated Expert Conversations Lesson

Lesson Overview

This lesson introduces the practice of simulating conversations or debates between expert personas using ChatGPT. Sometimes, the best way to solve a problem or break a mental block is to consider how two respected thinkers would argue a topic. ChatGPT makes it possible to set up these exchanges, even between people who never met or from totally different fields. You simply prompt ChatGPT with two (or more) experts and a topic, requesting that each responds in their own style. This technique is useful for brainstorming, creative thinking, challenging assumptions, and anticipating counterarguments—be it for strategic planning or personal growth.

For example, you might ask ChatGPT to simulate a debate between Steve Jobs and Elon Musk about the future of AI. Each side brings its known values and language, showing you the strengths and risks of different perspectives. This process helps prepare for real meetings, strengthens arguments, or clarifies choices, especially before making important decisions. The lesson also explores less formal uses—like having your “logical” and “emotional” sides argue through a decision—or bringing in a third voice to break a tie. Whether you’re in business, education, or creative work, simulating expert conversations can push your thinking further.

Who This Is For

If you want to think more creatively, challenge your assumptions, or prepare for important conversations, this lesson is designed for you.

• Business strategists and team leaders needing fresh perspectives
• Students and educators looking to analyze debates or viewpoints
• Content creators seeking inspiration or new argument angles
• Product managers planning discussions or anticipating objections
• Anyone facing personal or professional decisions and seeking deeper insight

Where This Fits in a Workflow

Simulated expert conversations can be used before meetings, during brainstorming sessions, or when facing key decisions. For example, if you’re getting ready for a negotiation or want to see the strengths and weaknesses of a proposal, you might have ChatGPT model a discussion between two relevant expert roles—such as your company’s CFO and CMO debating a budget increase. In creative work, simulating a conversation between a productivity coach and a startup founder could guide new content. You can even use this tool personally, letting your logical and emotional sides “debate” big life choices. Think of this as a step to uncover blind spots and clarify your options.

Technical & Workflow Benefits

Previously, comparing multiple perspectives meant time-consuming research or organizing live debates. Now, by prompting ChatGPT with two or more experts and a specific topic, you instantly generate multiple viewpoints using recognized argument styles. For instance, a simulated Steve Jobs vs. Elon Musk exchange offers creative and skeptical takes with little setup. This saves hours of reading or arranging meetings. In business, using this approach before critical decisions means you can anticipate concerns and prepare answers. Adding a third expert to “break ties” produces more nuanced recommendations. Overall, this technique speeds up preparation, improves the depth of analysis, and supports higher-quality decisions or creative outcomes.

Practice Exercise

Try this:

1. Think of a current challenge at work, in your studies, or in your personal life.
2. Structure a ChatGPT prompt as: “Simulate a debate between [Expert 1] and [Expert 2] about [your topic]. Each speaks in their own style.”
3. Review the debate output, then ask ChatGPT to “summarize each side’s main argument in one sentence.”
   

Reflection: Was there an argument or perspective that surprised you or challenged your thinking? How might you apply points from both sides to your own decision or brainstorming process?

Course Context Recap

This lesson builds on your prompting foundation by expanding how you get value from ChatGPT—using simulated expert dialogues to drive deeper thinking and better arguments. Previous lessons covered the basics of structured prompts; coming up, you’ll see advanced techniques for organizing and synthesizing complex information. Continue through the course to learn even more effective prompting methods and creative applications. Each lesson helps you push the limits of what ChatGPT can do for your work or personal projects.