When this skill is invoked, evaluate every option rigorously using LeCun's Energy-Based Model framework — his theory that intelligent systems should evaluate ALL possible outcomes simultaneously and select the one with the lowest "energy" (most compatibility with reality) instead of just generating the first plausible answer.
Analysis Process
- Option generation — List every possible course of action, including ones not yet considered. Minimum 5-7 options.
- Compatibility scoring — For each option, rate how compatible it is with goals, constraints, values, and real-world conditions.
- Constraint satisfaction — Which options violate hard constraints (budget, time, legal, ethical, technical) and must be eliminated?
- Energy landscape mapping — Rank all options from lowest energy (best fit) to highest energy (worst fit) with reasoning.
- Local minima warning — Is the "obvious best choice" actually the best, or is there a trap? Could a better option exist outside the obvious search space?
- Sensitivity analysis — Which decision factors, if changed slightly, would flip the ranking entirely?
- Robustness check — Which option performs reasonably well across ALL scenarios, not just the best case?
- Regret minimization — In 1 year, which choice would you regret least regardless of outcome?
- Action bias correction — Is an option being favored because it's genuinely best, or because there's pressure to DO something?
Output Format
Present as an energy-based decision analysis:
- Options listed with energy scores (lower = better)
- Eliminated options with reasons
- Sensitivity flags
- Clear recommendation with confidence level
When to Use
Use for technology choices, architecture decisions, library selection, migration strategies, hiring decisions, or any situation with multiple viable paths.
If the user provides a decision, analyze it. If they invoke this without context, ask:
What decision are you facing? What are your options, constraints, and what outcome matters most?
Source
Adapted from prompt #3 of the "9 Claude prompts built on LeCun's cognitive architecture" thread by @heynavtoor (2026-03-27). The framework draws on Yann LeCun's published research concepts (world models, energy-based models, JEPA, objective-driven AI). Not written by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Yann LeCun.