Self-reflection
Also known as: self-critique · self-evaluation
Self-reflection is a model turning its own output back on itself: checking claims, spotting gaps, or writing a critique before finalizing.
- “Does this answer actually address the question?”
- “Which of my claims need verification?”
- A cheap way to catch errors before they ship.
Use it deliberately: a second pass that checks the first is one of the highest-value, lowest-cost reliability improvements available. It's not magic, but it catches a real slice of mistakes.