Challenge Your Mind. Master the Art of Critical Thinking.
Symbai helps you sharpen reasoning, communication, and debate skills through structured AI-guided practice — a gym for your mind.
Symbai is a Totally New Take On Educational AI
Symbai isn’t about replacing your thinking — it challenges it. Build real critical thinking, clarity, and argumentative rigor — on your own terms.
In an age of noise and opinions, critical thinking is rare — and valuable.
Symbai isn’t just another productivity tool. It’s a training ground for critical thought, rational decision-making, and persuasive communication.
Whether you’re improving for your career, studies, or personal growth, Symbai gives you the structure and feedback to think critically with precision and confidence.
How it Works
1
Choose A Debate Topic
Our AI can recommend a suitable debate topic or choose your own.
2
Select Difficulty
From 'Easy' for beginners to 'Expert' for pro-debaters.
3
Launch Debate
AI argues the opposite side, pushing you to think critically.
4
Review & Reflect
Identify ways to improve your critical thinking based on rich performance data and AI feedback.
Designed by World-Class Educators
In Connors Words
“Symbai exists to make rigorous thinking accessible to anyone who wants to challenge their mind — not just those who already love to argue.
After six years of refining ideas from classrooms, coaching, and code, I built Symbai to make advanced argumentation easy to access — and even fun. It’s where technology meets the art of reasoning, helping you think more clearly, question more deeply, and engage with ideas that push you forward.”
More About Connor
Co-taught Baradene’s History Scholarship Program — producing 13 scholarship winners and 4 outstanding scholars, all trained to argue with clarity and evidence.
- Represented the University of Auckland at national and international debate championships, inspiring Symbai’s focus on clear, reasoned argument.
- Winner and finalist in senior Auckland Schools Debating competitions.
- Coached multiple championship teams and doubled student participation in debating & mooting as Head Coach at Baradene College.
- Microsoft Innovative Educator 2022 & 2024
- Holds a BA in Political Science and History
In Shar's Words
“What sets Symbai apart is its ability to model how the best debaters think, prepare cases, and strategically respond to opponents. It doesn’t just generate text. It demonstrates strong argumentation, models how to respond effectively, and provides targeted feedback to help students sharpen their reasoning.”
- Winner of both the New Zealand University Prepared Debating Championship and the New Zealand Impromptu Debating Championship representing the University of Auckland.
- Semi-finalist and top 10 speaker at the Australasian Debating Championship and semifinalist at the World Universities Debate Championship in 2021 representing the University of Auckland.
- Coached the National School Debate team for New Zealand in 2022 and for Sri Lanka in 2025.
- Chair of the judging panel of the Grand Finals of the Australasian Debate Championship in 2023 and of a Quarterfinal of the World University Debate Championship in 2024.
- Holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics and a Bachelor of Laws.
Why Investing in Thinking Pays Off
60% of managers say critical thinking is the
#1 SKILL
missing in graduates.
say critical thinking is essential to their business.
Only 9%
of university instructors say they regularly teach critical thinking, even though 89% say it is vital.
Training with debate frameworks improves reasoning scores by
than those using passive methods.
Of former debaters
say that debate experience has been extremely valuable in their careers.
Data shows that
1 IN 4 DEBATERS
will earn a master's degree.
Chatbots reply. Symbai trains.
Thinking → Enhanced with Symbai
Without Symbai
- Thinking feels scattered and hard to track.
- No clear structure for arguments or ideas.
- Reflection happens by accident, not by design.
With Symbai
- Visual debatetrees help you organise thoughts into clear arguments and counter-arguments.
- The AI Challenger pushes you to test assumptions and think more deeply.
- Built-in reflection tools let you track how your reasoning evolves over time.
Result - Symbai gives structure and feedback to the way you think — transforming ideas into a visible, repeatable reasoning process.
Thought Organisation → Enhanced with Symbai
Without Symbai
- Notes, essays, and reflections are scattered across apps.
- It’s hard to revisit old ideas or measure growth.
- You waste time re-formatting and rewriting.
With Symbai
- All debates, notes, and maps are saved in one clean, searchable workspace.
- Essays and summaries can be exported instantly from your debatetrees.
- Progress dashboards visualise improvement across topics and sessions.
Result - Symbai turns your reasoning into organised output — helping tertiary students, researchers, and independent learners move seamlessly from thought to finished work.
Learn to Think, Argue, and Reason — Even on Your Own.
Symbai gives every learner the structure and challenge of real debate — anytime, anywhere.
Gamified Learning
Launch debates at Easy, Medium, Hard, or Expert level — tailored to each learner’s ability in seconds.
Build Independent Thinking
Explore both sides of an issue, strengthen arguments, and gain confidence in reasoning.
Always Have an Opponent
Whether learning solo or prepping in your own time, Symbai’s AI is always ready to engage.
Ask the Student TutorBot
Get help mid-debate — from tips on rebuttals to understanding argument structure.
Distraction-Free Debates
Full-screen mode builds real focus — reduce cognitive load by removing distractions.
Track Your Progress
See how you improve over time with automated scoring and performance feedback.
Develop the critical thinking skills that employers & society are crying out for
Great thinkers aren’t born — they practise.
Try Symbai for free and start building yours today.
What others are saying
“I believe Symbai has the potential through its unique multi-AI approach to become ubiquitous in the field of critical thinking in the way that Grammarly is associated with writing or Quizlet is with flash cards.”
Nick Hanne
Education Partnerships Manager at the Free Speech Union NZ
“Symbai fills a major gap in education — it equips students to think logically, independently, and critically. Unlike other tools, it offers a neutral, AI-driven platform where students can genuinely practise debating and refine their thinking. It’s like having a 24/7 mentor that challenges without bias. A powerful solution for those seeking depth over group think in today’s education landscape.”
Todd Roughton
Former Principal, HSNZ