The Next Next Common Sense
3. Systemic expansion :
○ Extend system boundaries: What broader systems influ- ence or are influenced by this situation? ○ Deepen systemic understanding: What feedback loops, delays, and indirect effects operate in this system? ○ Examine cross-scale interactions: How do micro-level dynamics influence macro patterns and vice versa?
4. Perspective expansion :
○ Stakeholder perspectives: How do different stakeholders experience and understand this situation? ○ Disciplinary perspectives: How would different fields or disciplines interpret this situation? ○ Cultural perspectives: How might different cultural lenses shape understanding of this situation?
5. Integration reflection :
○ How has your understanding evolved through this expansion? ○ What new insights or possibilities have emerged? ○ What practical implications follow from this expanded understanding?
Mental Model Stress Testing
Purpose
To identify vulnerabilities in current mental models and develop greater robustness and adaptability.
Process
1. Model articulation : Clearly articulate the current model used to understand a specific domain.
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