research-generallisted

<!-- Generated from https://github.com/nielsmadan/agentic-coding — edits here are overwritten. --> # Research General Research a general (non-programming) topic from multiple angles using parallel sub-agents, with critical evaluation of source credibility. ## Usage ``` research-general <question or topic> research-general "<exact claim to verify>" research-general what does the evidence say about screen time and adolescent sleep research-general causes of the 2008 financial crisis research-general nuclear vs solar economics for grid power ``` ## Gotchas - "Recent" doesn't mean "correct". For historical, philosophical, or settled empirical topics, a 30-year-old peer-reviewed paper can outweigh a recent op-ed. Weigh authority and topic-stability before recency. - Wikipedia is **grounding, not authority** — follow its citations to primary sources before stating something as fact. - Advocacy organizations and think tanks have a stance. Cite them as evidence of *what that side says*, not as neutral fact. - **Affiliate-driven and SEO listicle sites** ("Top 10 Best X", coupon-hosting comparison sites) are biased toward whatever pays them. Weight independent test institutions and regulators above them. - Quick mode may miss nuance. If a "simple" question turns out contested ("Is X healthy?" — depends on dose, population, endpoint), note it and suggest re-running in Standard. ## Workflow ### Step 1: Resolve the Research Brief Extract: **topic**, **purpose** (understand, decide