• “research”
    • “ai”
    • “iterative”
    • “cyclical-validation”
    • “multi-agent-critique”
    • “depth-scaling
    • “error-containment”
    • agent-collaboration” group: applied-ai-workflows

Iterative research

A research methodology involving cyclical refinement through repeated analysis, validation, and adjustment to overcome limitations of linear approaches. Mitigates hallucinations, shallow insights, and incomplete evidence by emulating human cognitive iteration.

Key characteristics

  • Cyclical validation: Each iteration tests and refines hypotheses using new data
  • Multi-agent critique: Incorporates diverse perspectives (e.g., anthropic’s multi-agent system) to challenge assumptions
  • Depth scaling: Avoids single-query limitations through layered analysis
  • Error containment: Identifies and corrects hallucinations early in the cycle

Implementation example

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