Learn to ask questions from experts and reproduce deepsearch

Written by
Clara Bennett
Updated on:July-08th-2025
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Explore questioning skills and improve structured thinking ability.

Core content:
1. Detailed analysis of Sequential-thinking tools
2. Application of exa web search tool in questioning
3. Logic and meaning behind the thinking process

Yang Fangxian
Founder of 53AI/Most Valuable Expert of Tencent Cloud (TVP)

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I happened to see an expert issued an instruction today, so let’s take a look at what this instruction means.

1. Chatwise tool combination deepsearch

Using chatwise, the questions asked are:

When using equential thinking, there should be as many steps as possible. Each step of equential thinking must use branches, isRevision, and needsMoreThoughts, and each branch must have at least 3 steps. Before each step of equential thinking, you need to use exa to search for 3 related web pages and then think about the content of the web pages. The final response should be long and structured enough, and you cannot explain the steps. Answer: What is metaphysics?

Let's understand this questioning technique. It is a thinking process that emphasizes gradual and in-depth thinking, with rigorous structure and detailed steps.

1. The meaning of sequential-thinking tools

Sequential-thinking is a structured way of thinking that involves following strict steps one by one. Each step includes: branches , isRevision , needsMoreThoughts , and whether more thoughts are needed.

branches:

  • It refers to dividing a certain problem or topic into multiple exploration paths with different directions or dimensions.

  • At least 3 steps are required, that is, each branch direction must extend at least three consecutive thinking steps.

  • The purpose is to prevent one-sided thinking and ensure a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the problem.

isRevision (whether it is revised):

  • This symbol indicates whether the current step of thinking is to correct or improve the previous content.

  • ifisRevisionis True, indicating that the current thinking step is to review, adjust, and correct previous views or conclusions.

  • If it is False, it means that the current step is expanding or creating a new thinking dimension.

needsMoreThoughts (whether further thinking is needed):

  • Indicates whether the conclusion of the current thinking step is clear enough or still needs to be further explored.

  • If True, it means that the conclusion is not yet sufficiently clear or satisfactory and further exploration is necessary.

  • If False, it means that the thinking in this link is mature and you can move on to the next step or another branch.

2. The meaning of calling exa to search web pages

This tool is usually used to assist in information collection. Each step requires exa to search three related web pages , which means that the thinking at each step is not generated out of thin air, but must be based on sufficient and verifiable external information sources. The purpose of calling exa to search three related web pages is:

  • Expand information sources to ensure the authority and richness of information;

  • Promote in-depth understanding by comparing, synthesizing and refining information on different web pages;

  • Avoid one-sided, biased or inaccurate conclusions and ensure that the final conclusions can stand up to scrutiny.

In short, the process of calling exa to search the web is essentially an external information auxiliary tool that "enhances credibility and comprehensiveness".

3. The meaning of the thinking process behind it:

Emphasizing multiple steps : It means that you want a very in-depth and rigorous thinking process rather than a simple and intuitive answer.

Each step requires exa searching 3 web pages and then combining the content : This shows that you attach great importance to the authority and comprehensiveness of the answer, and hope that each step will be verified and supported by external information.

At least 3 branches : This means that you want the answer to be multi-dimensional and comprehensive, and you don’t want the answer to be too single or narrow.

The final output is as follows:

2. Conclusion

Even if you have the tools, you have to know how to use them. Asking questions represents the thinking behind the person.