CLAIJan 20, 2025

MyGO Multiplex CoT: A Method for Self-Reflection in Large Language Models via Double Chain of Thought Thinking

arXiv:2501.13117v15 citationsh-index: 2
Originality Incremental advance
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This addresses the need for enhanced introspection in LLMs for reasoning tasks, but it is incremental as it builds on existing CoT methods with a simple prompt-based approach.

The paper tackles the problem of improving reasoning quality and coherence in large language models by introducing Multiplex CoT, a method that uses double Chain of Thought thinking for self-reflection, resulting in more robust answers without requiring additional training.

Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated their impressive abilities in various reasoning and decision-making tasks. However, the quality and coherence of the reasoning process can still benefit from enhanced introspection and self-reflection. In this paper, we introduce Multiplex CoT (Chain of Thought), a method that enables LLMs to simulate a form of self-review while reasoning, by initiating double Chain of Thought (CoT) thinking. Multiplex CoT leverages the power of iterative reasoning, where the model generates an initial chain of thought and subsequently critiques and refines this reasoning with a second round of thought generation. This recursive approach allows for more coherent, logical, and robust answers, improving the overall decision-making process. We demonstrate how this method can be effectively implemented using simple prompt engineering in existing LLM architectures, achieving an effect similar to that of the Learning-Refinement Model (LRM) without the need for additional training. Additionally, we present a practical guide for implementing the method in Google Colab, enabling easy integration into real-world applications.

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