what's your most useful non coding use for claude that surprised you

Users have found Claude surprisingly useful as a non-coding "thinking partner" for decision-making. Instead of asking it to make decisions, they present a choice they are leaning towards and ask Claude to argue the opposing side as forcefully as possible. This method effectively surfaces objections or considerations that the user might have conveniently overlooked, proving to be a valuable tool for untangling difficult decisions.

Unlike typical AI uses for coding or writing, users report Claude's unique utility as a "thinking partner" for decision-making, specifically to challenge their own reasoning.