Module debate 

Multi-Agent Debate Architecture

Implements adversarial debate between multiple agents for improved factuality. Based on ICML 2024 research showing +20% factuality improvement.

Scientific Foundation

• Du et al. (ICML 2024): “Improving Factuality and Reasoning through Self-Debate”
• Irving et al. (2018): “AI Safety via Debate”

Core Concept

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    MULTI-AGENT DEBATE                               │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                     │
│   ADVOCATE ◄─────────────────────────► CRITIC                      │
│   (Pro position)        Rounds        (Con position)               │
│        │                               │                           │
│        └───────────┬───────────────────┘                           │
│                    ▼                                               │
│              SYNTHESIZER                                           │
│        (Weighs arguments, final verdict)                           │
│                    │                                               │
│                    ▼                                               │
│              FINAL OUTPUT                                          │
│        (Balanced, fact-checked conclusion)                         │
│                                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Usage

use reasonkit::thinktool::debate::{DebateArena, AgentRole, DebateConfig};

let arena = DebateArena::new(DebateConfig {
    rounds: 3,
    ..Default::default()
});

let result = arena.debate("Is nuclear power safe?").await?;
println!("Verdict: {:?}", result.verdict);

Structs

Argument

A single argument in the debate

Claim

DebateArena

The debate arena where agents debate

DebateConfig

Configuration for the debate

DebatePrompts

Prompt templates for debate agents

DebateResult

Complete result of a debate

DebateStats

DebateVerdict

Final verdict from the debate

Evidence

Rebuttal

Enums

AgentRole

Role of an agent in the debate

VerdictType