# Your Thoughtful Opponent: Embracing Cognitive Conflict with Peer Agent

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.06955 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2508.06955/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 9 Aug 2025.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [SenseWalk: Agent-Based Semantic Trajectory Simulation Powered by Large Language Models in Zoned Environments](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2607.00989/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

As complex societal issues continue to emerge, fostering democratic skills like valuing diverse perspectives and collaborative decision-making is increasingly vital in education. In this paper, we propose a Peer Agent (PA) system designed to simulate a deliberative conversational partner that induces socio-cognitive conflict within dilemma-based game play. Drawing on by the Inner Thoughts framework and grounded in value-sensitive discourse analysis, the PA actively participates in voice-based multi-party deliberation with human players. The system architecture consists of five core modules: Context Interpreter, Agent State Manager, Thought Generator, Thought Evaluator, and Thought Articulator.