When to Use Intense Thinking
Intense Thinking is most valuable for:- Complex analysis: Multi-step problems requiring careful reasoning
- Code debugging: Finding subtle bugs or logic errors
- Strategic planning: Evaluating options with many factors
- Research synthesis: Combining information from multiple sources
- Mathematical problems: Step-by-step calculations
- Writing critique: Detailed feedback on structure and content
How It Works
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Enable Intense Thinking
Toggle Intense Thinking on in the tool selector before sending your message.
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Ask your question
Send a complex question or problem that benefits from deeper analysis.
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Extended processing
Flast takes additional time to reason through the problem thoroughly.
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Detailed response
You receive a more comprehensive answer with clearer reasoning.
Example Use Cases
Code Review
Strategic Decision
Complex Problem
Writing Improvement
When Not to Use
Intense Thinking may not be necessary for:- Simple factual questions
- Quick lookups or definitions
- Casual conversation
- Straightforward tasks
Understanding the Output
When Intense Thinking is active, responses typically include:- More detailed explanations: Step-by-step reasoning
- Multiple perspectives: Different angles on the problem
- Explicit tradeoffs: Clear presentation of pros and cons
- Confidence indicators: Notes about certainty levels
Best Practices
Frame Your Question Well
- Provide relevant context
- Be specific about what you need
- Mention any constraints or requirements
Allow Time
Intense Thinking takes longer than standard responses. This is expected and produces better results for complex problems.Review Thoroughly
The extended responses contain more detail. Take time to read through the full analysis.Back to Tools Overview
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