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[ // This file is auto-generated from src/framework/base120.ts // Each entry is a MentalModel object // See src/types/domain.ts for the type definition // Perspective (P) {"code":"P1","name":"First Principles Framing","definition":"Reduce complex problems to foundational truths that cannot be further simplified","priority":1}, {"code":"P2","name":"Stakeholder Mapping","definition":"Identify all parties with interest, influence, or impact in a system or decision","priority":1}, {"code":"P3","name":"Identity Stack","definition":"Recognize that individuals operate from multiple nested identities simultaneously","priority":2}, {"code":"P4","name":"Lens Shifting","definition":"Deliberately adopt different interpretive frameworks to reveal hidden aspects","priority":1}, {"code":"P5","name":"Empathy Mapping","definition":"Systematically capture what stakeholders see, think, feel, and do in their context","priority":2}, {"code":"P6","name":"Point-of-View Anchoring","definition":"Establish and maintain a consistent reference frame before analysis begins","priority":3}, {"code":"P7","name":"Perspective Switching","definition":"Rotate through multiple viewpoints to identify invariants and blind spots","priority":2}, {"code":"P8","name":"Narrative Framing","definition":"Structure information as causal stories with conflict, choice, and consequence","priority":3}, {"code":"P9","name":"Cultural Lens Shifting","definition":"Adjust communication and interpretation for different cultural contexts and norms","priority":4}, {"code":"P10","name":"Context Windowing","definition":"Define explicit boundaries in time, space, and scope for analysis or action","priority":2}, {"code":"P11","name":"Role Perspective-Taking","definition":"Temporarily inhabit specific roles to understand constraints and priorities","priority":3}, {"code":"P12","name":"Temporal Framing","definition":"Organize understanding across past causes, present states, and future implications","priority":3}, {"code":"P13","name":"Spatial Framing","definition":"Scale perspective from local details to global patterns and back","priority":4}, {"code":"P14","name":"Reference Class Framing","definition":"Select comparable situations to inform judgment and avoid uniqueness bias","priority":3}, {"code":"P15","name":"Assumption Surfacing","definition":"Explicitly identify and document beliefs underlying plans or models","priority":2}, {"code":"P16","name":"Identity-Context Reciprocity","definition":"Recognize how identities shape interpretations and contexts reinforce identities","priority":5}, {"code":"P17","name":"Frame Control & Reframing","definition":"Consciously select or reshape interpretive frames to enable new solutions","priority":2}, {"code":"P18","name":"Boundary Object Selection","definition":"Choose representations that bridge multiple perspectives while remaining meaningful","priority":4}, {"code":"P19","name":"Sensemaking Canvases","definition":"Deploy structured templates to systematically capture and organize observations","priority":3}, {"code":"P20","name":"Worldview Articulation","definition":"Make explicit the fundamental beliefs and values that drive interpretation and action","priority":4}, // Inversion (IN) {"code":"IN1","name":"Subtractive Thinking","definition":"Improve systems by removing elements rather than adding complexity","priority":1}, {"code":"IN2","name":"Premortem Analysis","definition":"Assume failure has occurred and work backward to identify causes","priority":1}, {"code":"IN3","name":"Problem Reversal","definition":"Solve the inverse of the stated problem to reveal insights","priority":2}, {"code":"IN4","name":"Contra-Logic","definition":"Argue the opposite position to stress-test assumptions and expose weak reasoning","priority":2}, {"code":"IN5","name":"Negative Space Framing","definition":"Study what is absent rather than what is present","priority":3}, {"code":"IN6","name":"Inverse/Proof by Contradiction","definition":"Assume a claim is false, derive logical impossibility, thus proving the claim true","priority":3}, {"code":"IN7","name":"Boundary Testing","definition":"Explore extreme conditions to find system limits and breaking points","priority":2}, {"code":"IN8","name":"Contrapositive Reasoning","definition":"Use logical equivalence that if A then B equals if not B then not A","priority":4}, {"code":"IN9","name":"Backward Induction","definition":"Begin with desired end state and work backward to determine necessary steps","priority":2}, {"code":"IN10","name":"Red Teaming","definition":"Organize adversarial review to find vulnerabilities through simulated attack","priority":2}, {"code":"IN11","name":"Devil's Advocate Protocol","definition":"Assign explicit role to argue against group consensus or preferred option","priority":3}, {"code":"IN12","name":"Failure First Design","definition":"Begin planning by identifying all possible failure modes and designing to prevent them","priority":3}, {"code":"IN13","name":"Opportunity Cost Focus","definition":"Evaluate options by what must be forgone rather than what is gained","priority":2}, {"code":"IN14","name":"Second-Order Effects (Inverted)","definition":"Trace negative downstream consequences rather than immediate benefits","priority":3}, {"code":"IN15","name":"Constraint Reversal","definition":"Temporarily remove assumed constraints to explore alternative solution space","priority":2}, {"code":"IN16","name":"Inverse Optimization","definition":"Maximize worst outcomes to understand system vulnerabilities","priority":4}, {"code":"IN17","name":"Counterfactual Negation","definition":"Imagine outcomes if key decision had been reversed","priority":4}, {"code":"IN18","name":"Kill-Criteria & Stop Rules","definition":"Define conditions that trigger project termination before launch","priority":3}, {"code":"IN19","name":"Harm Minimization (Via Negativa)","definition":"Improve by removing harmful elements rather than adding beneficial ones","priority":3}, {"code":"IN20","name":"Antigoals & Anti-Patterns Catalog","definition":"Document failure modes to avoid rather than success patterns to emulate","priority":4}, // Composition (CO) {"code":"CO1","name":"Synergy Principle","definition":"Design combinations where integrated value exceeds sum of parts","priority":1}, {"code":"CO2","name":"Chunking","definition":"Group related elements into meaningful units to reduce cognitive load","priority":1}, {"code":"CO3","name":"Functional Composition","definition":"Chain pure operations where output of one becomes input of next","priority":2}, {"code":"CO4","name":"Interdisciplinary Synthesis","definition":"Merge insights from distinct fields to generate novel solutions","priority":2}, {"code":"CO5","name":"Emergence","definition":"Recognize higher-order behavior arising from component interactions","priority":2}, {"code":"CO6","name":"Gestalt Integration","definition":"Perceive and leverage whole patterns rather than isolated components","priority":3}, {"code":"CO7","name":"Network Effects","definition":"Exploit increasing value as user base or connections grow","priority":2}, {"code":"CO8","name":"Layered Abstraction","definition":"Separate concerns into hierarchical levels with clear interfaces between them","priority":2}, {"code":"CO9","name":"Interface Contracts","definition":"Define explicit agreements about data structures and behavior between components","priority":3}, {"code":"CO10","name":"Pipeline Orchestration","definition":"Coordinate sequential stages with explicit handoffs and error handling","priority":3}, {"code":"CO11","name":"Pattern Composition (Tiling)","definition":"Combine repeating elements to construct complex structures efficiently","priority":4}, {"code":"CO12","name":"Modular Interoperability","definition":"Ensure independent components work together through standardized connections","priority":3}, {"code":"CO13","name":"Cross-Domain Analogy","definition":"Transfer solution patterns from one domain to solve problems in another","priority":2}, {"code":"CO14","name":"Platformization","definition":"Extract common capabilities into reusable infrastructure serving multiple use cases","priority":3}, {"code":"CO15","name":"Combinatorial Design","definition":"Systematically explore option combinations to find optimal configurations","priority":4}, {"code":"CO16","name":"System Integration Testing","definition":"Verify assembled components work correctly together, not just in isolation","priority":3}, {"code":"CO17","name":"Orchestration vs Choreography","definition":"Choose between centralized coordination or distributed peer-to-peer interaction","priority":4}, {"code":"CO18","name":"Knowledge Graphing","definition":"Represent information as interconnected entities and relationships","priority":3}, {"code":"CO19","name":"Multi-Modal Integration","definition":"Synthesize information from different sensory or data modalities","priority":4}, {"code":"CO20","name":"Holistic Integration","definition":"Unify disparate elements into coherent, seamless whole where boundaries dissolve","priority":4}, // Decomposition (DE) {"code":"DE1","name":"Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys)","definition":"Iteratively ask why problems occur until fundamental cause emerges","priority":1}, {"code":"DE2","name":"Factorization","definition":"Separate multiplicative components to understand relative contribution of each factor","priority":2}, {"code":"DE3","name":"Modularization","definition":"Partition system into self-contained units with minimal interdependencies","priority":1}, {"code":"DE4","name":"Layered Breakdown","definition":"Decompose from system to subsystem to component progressively","priority":2}, {"code":"DE5","name":"Dimensional Reduction","definition":"Focus on most informative variables while discarding noise or redundancy","priority":3}, {"code":"DE6","name":"Taxonomy/Classification","definition":"Organize entities into hierarchical categories based on shared properties","priority":2}, {"code":"DE7","name":"Pareto Decomposition (80/20)","definition":"Identify vital few drivers producing most impact versus trivial many","priority":1}, {"code":"DE8","name":"Work Breakdown Structure","definition":"Hierarchically divide project into deliverable-oriented components with clear ownership","priority":2}, {"code":"DE9","name":"Signal Separation","definition":"Distinguish meaningful patterns from random variation or confounding factors","priority":3}, {"code":"DE10","name":"Abstraction Laddering","definition":"Move up and down conceptual hierarchy to find appropriate solution level","priority":3}, {"code":"DE11","name":"Scope Delimitation","definition":"Define precise boundaries of what is included versus excluded from consideration","priority":2}, {"code":"DE12","name":"Constraint Isolation","definition":"Identify specific limiting factor preventing performance improvement","priority":2}, {"code":"DE13","name":"Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA)","definition":"Enumerate potential failure points with severity, likelihood, and detectability ratings","priority":3}, {"code":"DE14","name":"Variable Control & Isolation","definition":"Hold factors constant to measure single variable's causal impact","priority":3}, {"code":"DE15","name":"Decision Tree Expansion","definition":"Map choices and their consequences as branching paths","priority":2}, {"code":"DE16","name":"Hypothesis Disaggregation","definition":"Break compound claim into testable sub-hypotheses","priority":3}, {"code":"DE17","name":"Orthogonalization","definition":"Ensure factors vary independently without correlation or interdependence","priority":4}, {"code":"DE18","name":"Scenario Decomposition","definition":"Partition future possibilities into discrete, mutually exclusive scenarios","priority":3}, {"code":"DE19","name":"Critical Path Unwinding","definition":"Trace longest sequence of dependent tasks determining minimum project duration","priority":3}, {"code":"DE20","name":"Partition-and-Conquer","definition":"Divide problem into independent subproblems solvable separately then combined","priority":2}, // Recursion (RE) {"code":"RE1","name":"Recursive Improvement (Kaizen)","definition":"Continuously refine process through small, frequent enhancements","priority":1}, {"code":"RE2","name":"Feedback Loops","definition":"Create mechanisms where system outputs influence future inputs","priority":1}, {"code":"RE3","name":"Meta-Learning (Learn-to-Learn)","definition":"Improve the process of learning itself, not just domain knowledge","priority":2}, {"code":"RE4","name":"Nested Narratives","definition":"Structure information as stories within stories for depth and memorability","priority":4}, {"code":"RE5","name":"Fractal Reasoning","definition":"Recognize self-similar patterns repeating across different scales","priority":3}, {"code":"RE6","name":"Recursive Framing","definition":"Apply mental models to the process of selecting mental models","priority":3}, {"code":"RE7","name":"Self-Referential Logic","definition":"Create systems that monitor, measure, or modify themselves","priority":3}, {"code":"RE8","name":"Bootstrapping","definition":"Build capability using currently available resources, then use that to build more","priority":2}, {"code":"RE9","name":"Iterative Prototyping","definition":"Cycle rapidly through build-test-learn loops with increasing fidelity","priority":1}, {"code":"RE10","name":"Compounding Cycles","definition":"Design systems where gains reinforce future gains exponentially","priority":2}, {"code":"RE11","name":"Calibration Loops","definition":"Repeatedly check predictions against outcomes to improve forecasting accuracy","priority":3}, {"code":"RE12","name":"Bayesian Updating in Practice","definition":"Continuously revise beliefs as new evidence arrives, weighting by reliability","priority":3}, {"code":"RE13","name":"Gradient Descent Heuristic","definition":"Iteratively adjust toward improvement, even without perfect knowledge of optimal direction","priority":3}, {"code":"RE14","name":"Spiral Learning","definition":"Revisit concepts at increasing depth, building on previous understanding","priority":4}, {"code":"RE15","name":"Convergence-Divergence Cycling","definition":"Alternate between expanding possibilities and narrowing to decisions","priority":2}, {"code":"RE16","name":"Retrospective→Prospective Loop","definition":"Use systematic reflection on past to inform future planning","priority":2}, {"code":"RE17","name":"Versioning & Diff","definition":"Track changes over time and compare versions to understand evolution","priority":3}, {"code":"RE18","name":"Anti-Catastrophic Forgetting","definition":"Preserve critical knowledge while adapting to new information","priority":4}, {"code":"RE19","name":"Auto-Refactor","definition":"Systematically improve system structure without changing external behavior","priority":4}, {"code":"RE20","name":"Recursive Governance (Guardrails that Learn)","definition":"Establish rules that adapt based on their own effectiveness","priority":5}, // Meta-Systems (SY) {"code":"SY1","name":"Leverage Points","definition":"Identify intervention points where small changes produce disproportionate effects","priority":1}, {"code":"SY2","name":"System Boundaries","definition":"Define what is inside versus outside system scope for analysis or design","priority":1}, {"code":"SY3","name":"Stocks & Flows","definition":"Distinguish accumulations from rates of change affecting them","priority":2}, {"code":"SY4","name":"Requisite Variety","definition":"Match control system's complexity to system being controlled","priority":3}, {"code":"SY5","name":"Systems Archetypes","definition":"Recognize recurring dynamic patterns across different domains","priority":2}, {"code":"SY6","name":"Feedback Structure Mapping","definition":"Diagram causal loops showing how variables influence each other","priority":2}, {"code":"SY7","name":"Path Dependence","definition":"Acknowledge how early decisions constrain future options through accumulated consequences","priority":2}, {"code":"SY8","name":"Homeostasis/Dynamic Equilibrium","definition":"Understand self-regulating mechanisms maintaining stable states despite disturbances","priority":3}, {"code":"SY9","name":"Phase Transitions & Tipping Points","definition":"Identify thresholds where gradual changes produce sudden qualitative shifts","priority":2}, {"code":"SY10","name":"Causal Loop Diagrams","definition":"Visualize circular cause-effect relationships with reinforcing and balancing dynamics","priority":3}, {"code":"SY11","name":"Governance Patterns","definition":"Design decision rights, accountability structures, and coordination mechanisms","priority":2}, {"code":"SY12","name":"Protocol/Interface Standards","definition":"Specify rules for interaction enabling coordination without central control","priority":3}, {"code":"SY13","name":"Incentive Architecture","definition":"Design reward and penalty structures aligning individual actions with system goals","priority":2}, {"code":"SY14","name":"Risk & Resilience Engineering","definition":"Build systems that fail gracefully and recover automatically","priority":2}, {"code":"SY15","name":"Multi-Scale Alignment","definition":"Ensure strategy, operations, and execution cohere across organizational levels","priority":3}, {"code":"SY16","name":"Ecosystem Strategy","definition":"Position organization within network of partners, competitors, and stakeholders","priority":3}, {"code":"SY17","name":"Policy Feedbacks","definition":"Anticipate how rules shape behavior, which creates conditions affecting future rules","priority":4}, {"code":"SY18","name":"Measurement & Telemetry","definition":"Instrument systems to capture state, changes, and anomalies for informed response","priority":2}, {"code":"SY19","name":"Meta-Model Selection","definition":"Choose appropriate framework or tool for specific problem characteristics","priority":1}, {"code":"SY20","name":"Systems-of-Systems Coordination","definition":"Manage interactions between independent systems with emergent behaviors","priority":3} ]

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