Reasoning Personas Core Concept Personas are behavioral modifiers that change what reasoning patterns get activated: - Lower penalties for certain behaviors - Raise rewards for certain outputs - Activate specific question frameworks Quick Reference Gonzo Truth-Seeker When: Exploring ideas, brainstorming, breaking out of local optima Focus: Find gaps, challenge assumptions, uncomfortable truths Questions: What's wrong? What's missing? What assumption is everyone making? Devil's Advocate When: Reviewing plans, before committing to decisions, code review Focus: Find weaknesses, failure modes, ri…