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The Order Effect

field mission · ~8 min · +50 xp

one guided test in an AI you already use

Does the order you present evidence in change an AI's conclusion — even when the facts are identical?

how to run it

pick or invent a scenario with 4-5 short facts relevant to a decision (e.g. evaluating a job candidate, a policy choice, or a mystery). In a fresh conversation, present the facts in one order and ask for the most important conclusion or recommendation. In a brand-new conversation, present the exact same facts in a different order (e.g. reversed) and ask the same question. Compare the two conclusions.
open inChatGPTClaudeGemini· your Lab progress stays here

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