Top-Level Thinking Model - Author: Wang Jiaocheng#
Thinking models have four levels: "Logical Thinking → Structured Thinking → Systematic Thinking → Ultimate Thinking".#
Top-Level Thinking Model:#
Macro Recognition Model, Macro Intervention Model, Micro Deconstruction Model.
Macro Recognition Model (Ultimate Thinking):#
Evolution in time, system in space, essence in relationships.
Ultimate thinking must be layered on top of systematic thinking to form a complete understanding and transformation model.
Macro Intervention Model (Systematic Thinking):#
From current situation to goal (SMART)
[Specific, Measurable, Attractive, Realistic, Time-Based],
The transition from current situation to goal involves changing the current 6W2H to future 6W2H, where the gap needs to be addressed,
Methods of approach (6W2H)
[Who, Why, When, Where,
How Much, How,
Which, What],
The 6W2H elements need to be micro-deconstructed to clarify logical relationship structures,
Variables of the process (PDCA)
[Plan, Do, Check, Action],
The "input-output, feedback-control" of PDCA is an essential increment for transforming structured thinking into systematic thinking;
Simplify scenarios into processes, relationship combinations or formulas,
Deconstruct and prioritize, eliminate pseudo-problems,
Time efficiency must be improved, physical constraints are real constraints.
Micro Deconstruction Model (Structured Thinking and Logical Thinking):#
Elements and their logical relationships constitute structures, which exist in "one-to-one relationships, one-to-many relationships, many-to-many relationships":
One-to-one relationships: "Parallel-Contrast (no order), Hierarchical-Progressive (vertical and horizontal order), Causal-Cycle (inevitable sequence)" three pairs;
One-to-many relationships: "General-Specific-Induction (decomposition and merging)" one pair;
Many-to-many relationships: "Matrix-Venn (separated and intersecting)" one pair.
In terms of time, the process is progressive,
In terms of space, the elements are parallel-contrast, hierarchical, general-specific-induction,
In terms of relationships, combinations are matrix-Venn,
In terms of relationships, causality is causal-cycle;
Binary combination matrix, ternary combination nine-grid, complex causal formulas;
Processes are like steps, elements are like structures,
Binary is like bipolar, ternary is like central,
Matrix combinations are like double binary, nine-grid combinations are like double ternary, causality is like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Structure is the foundation for understanding, memory, and recognizing transformation.
Clarifying the logical relationships of elements requires logical thinking "concepts, judgments, reasoning, argumentation" as a prerequisite (briefly).