TOPIC 08 OF 08

Evidence and uncertainty

Plan for what the model cannot know

PLAIN-LANGUAGE IDEA

Tell the system how to handle missing, disputed, or time-sensitive information. Ask it to separate supplied evidence from inference, identify gaps, and request clarification rather than filling gaps with plausible language.

SEE IT IN A SITUATION

For every factual claim, cite the supplied source and date. If the sources do not support a claim, write ‘not established’ and ask one follow-up question.

DO NOT MISS THIS

A generated citation may be incorrect or invented. Open important sources yourself and verify that they support the exact claim.

TRY THIS NOW

Add an uncertainty rule, a source rule, and a verification step to your Request Brief.

CONNECTED LANDMARKS

fluent-is-not-trueFluent is not true ask-dont-inventAsk, don’t invent research-with-sourcesResearch with sources trace-a-claimTrace a claim

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TAKEAWAY TOOL

The Request Brief

Use this when a task deserves more than a quick question. Leave a field empty when it does not help; never add sensitive information merely to complete the template.

01Goal
What should the work help you create or decide?
02Audience & perspective
Who is it for, and which viewpoint reveals useful criteria?
03Context
What minimum background and sources change the answer?
04Boundaries
What must it use, avoid, protect, or leave to a person?
05Output
Which structure makes the result easy to inspect?
06Example & tone
What does good look and sound like?
07Evidence
How should uncertainty, sources, and missing facts appear?
08Human checkpoint
Who verifies, edits, approves, or acts?

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Important topics change.

Environmental impact, copyright, privacy, security, and EU obligations require dated sources and context. The Atlas teaches durable decision habits and clearly separates them from legal or professional advice.