# Critic

## Definition
In the Adversarial Debate multi-agent pattern, the Critic acts as a devil's advocate, attacking the Generator's proposals with specific objections. The role simulates the fear of rejection or being wrong that humans experience but LLMs do not.

## Role in Adversarial Debate
- Attacks: "Here are 3 reasons why that plan sucks"
- Provides structured opposition to proposed ideas
- Forces Generator to confront weaknesses
- Works with Judge to iterate toward better solutions

## Key Properties
- Simulates human fear of being wrong (which LLMs don't naturally have)
- Must use different model than Generator for genuine opposition
- Provides concrete, numbered objections for Generator to address

## Related Concepts
- [[Multi-Agent Adversarial Debate]]
- [[Generator]]
- [[Judge]]
- [[Sycophancy]]