ThoughtMCP

/** * Creative Reasoning Stream * * Focuses on generating novel alternatives, unconventional approaches, and innovative solutions */ import { CreativeAlternative, Evidence, ICreativeReasoningStream, NovelSolution, UnconventionalApproach, } from "../../interfaces/parallel-reasoning.js"; import { Problem } from "../../interfaces/systematic-thinking.js"; import { Context, ReasoningStep, ReasoningType } from "../../types/core.js"; import { BaseReasoningStream } from "./BaseReasoningStream.js"; export class CreativeReasoningStream extends BaseReasoningStream implements ICreativeReasoningStream { // Creative techniques available for use // private readonly creativeTechniques: string[] = [ // "brainstorming", // "lateral_thinking", // "analogical_reasoning", // "reverse_thinking", // "random_stimulation", // "morphological_analysis", // "scamper_method", // "six_thinking_hats", // ]; constructor(id?: string) { super( "creative", "Creative Reasoning Stream", "Innovative thinking and novel solution generation", id ); } protected async doInitialize(): Promise<void> { // Initialize creative reasoning components // This could include loading creative patterns, innovation frameworks, etc. } protected async doProcess( problem: Problem, context?: Context ): Promise<{ reasoning_steps: ReasoningStep[]; conclusions: string[]; confidence: number; insights: string[]; evidence: Evidence[]; assumptions: string[]; }> { const reasoningSteps: ReasoningStep[] = []; const evidence: Evidence[] = []; const assumptions: string[] = []; // Step 1: Generate creative alternatives const alternatives = await this.generateAlternatives(problem); reasoningSteps.push( this.createReasoningStep( ReasoningType.ANALOGICAL, `Generated ${alternatives.length} creative alternatives`, this.calculateAlternativesConfidence(alternatives), { alternatives } ) ); // Step 2: Explore unconventional approaches const unconventionalApproaches = await this.exploreUnconventional(problem); reasoningSteps.push( this.createReasoningStep( ReasoningType.HEURISTIC, `Explored ${unconventionalApproaches.length} unconventional approaches`, this.calculateUnconventionalConfidence(unconventionalApproaches), { unconventional_approaches: unconventionalApproaches } ) ); // Step 3: Synthesize novel solutions const insights = this.generateCreativeInsights( problem, alternatives, unconventionalApproaches ); const novelSolutions = await this.synthesizeNovelSolutions(insights); reasoningSteps.push( this.createReasoningStep( ReasoningType.ANALOGICAL, `Synthesized ${novelSolutions.length} novel solutions`, this.calculateNovelSolutionsConfidence(novelSolutions), { novel_solutions: novelSolutions } ) ); // Step 4: Apply creative techniques const techniqueResults = this.applyCreativeTechniques(problem, context); reasoningSteps.push( this.createReasoningStep( ReasoningType.HEURISTIC, `Applied creative techniques: ${techniqueResults.techniques_used.join( ", " )}`, techniqueResults.effectiveness, { technique_results: techniqueResults } ) ); // Generate evidence from creative exploration evidence.push( ...this.generateCreativeEvidence( alternatives, unconventionalApproaches, novelSolutions ) ); // Identify creative assumptions assumptions.push(...this.identifyCreativeAssumptions(problem)); // Generate conclusions const conclusions = this.generateCreativeConclusions( alternatives, unconventionalApproaches, novelSolutions ); // Calculate overall confidence const confidence = this.calculateCreativeConfidence( alternatives, unconventionalApproaches, novelSolutions ); return { reasoning_steps: reasoningSteps, conclusions, confidence, insights, evidence, assumptions, }; } protected doReset(): void { // Reset creative reasoning state } async generateAlternatives(problem: Problem): Promise<CreativeAlternative[]> { const alternatives: CreativeAlternative[] = []; // Brainstorming-based alternatives const brainstormingAlternatives = this.brainstormAlternatives(problem); alternatives.push(...brainstormingAlternatives); // Analogical alternatives const analogicalAlternatives = this.generateAnalogicalAlternatives(problem); alternatives.push(...analogicalAlternatives); // Reverse thinking alternatives const reverseAlternatives = this.generateReverseThinkingAlternatives(problem); alternatives.push(...reverseAlternatives); // Random stimulation alternatives const randomAlternatives = this.generateRandomStimulationAlternatives(problem); alternatives.push(...randomAlternatives); return alternatives; } async exploreUnconventional( problem: Problem ): Promise<UnconventionalApproach[]> { const approaches: UnconventionalApproach[] = []; // Challenge assumptions approach approaches.push({ approach: "Challenge fundamental assumptions about the problem", rationale: "Questioning basic assumptions can reveal new solution paths", risks: [ "May lead to impractical solutions", "Could ignore important constraints", ], benefits: [ "Opens new possibilities", "Breaks conventional thinking patterns", ], }); // Extreme scenarios approach if (problem.uncertainty > 0.5) { approaches.push({ approach: "Design for extreme scenarios first", rationale: "Extreme cases often reveal robust solutions", risks: ["Over-engineering", "Resource intensive"], benefits: ["Robust solutions", "Handles edge cases well"], }); } // Cross-domain inspiration approaches.push({ approach: `Apply solutions from ${this.getRandomDomain( problem.domain )} domain`, rationale: "Cross-pollination of ideas from different domains", risks: ["Domain mismatch", "Implementation complexity"], benefits: ["Novel perspectives", "Proven solutions in other contexts"], }); // Constraint removal approach if (problem.constraints.length > 0) { approaches.push({ approach: "Temporarily ignore all constraints to explore possibilities", rationale: "Constraints can limit creative thinking", risks: ["Impractical solutions", "Ignores real limitations"], benefits: ["Unlimited creativity", "May find ways around constraints"], }); } return approaches; } async synthesizeNovelSolutions(insights: string[]): Promise<NovelSolution[]> { const solutions: NovelSolution[] = []; // Combine insights into novel solutions if (insights.length >= 2) { solutions.push({ solution: `Hybrid approach combining ${insights .slice(0, 2) .join(" and ")}`, innovation_level: 0.8, implementation_complexity: 0.6, expected_outcomes: [ "Leverages strengths of multiple approaches", "Addresses different aspects of the problem", "Provides fallback options", ], }); } // Technology-inspired solutions if ( insights.some( (insight) => insight.includes("technology") ?? insight.includes("digital") ) ) { solutions.push({ solution: "Technology-augmented solution with human oversight", innovation_level: 0.7, implementation_complexity: 0.8, expected_outcomes: [ "Scales efficiently", "Reduces human error", "Provides data-driven insights", ], }); } // Community-based solutions solutions.push({ solution: "Crowdsourced collaborative solution approach", innovation_level: 0.6, implementation_complexity: 0.5, expected_outcomes: [ "Leverages collective intelligence", "Distributes workload", "Increases buy-in and adoption", ], }); return solutions; } private brainstormAlternatives(problem: Problem): CreativeAlternative[] { const alternatives: CreativeAlternative[] = []; // Generate alternatives based on problem characteristics if (problem.complexity > 0.7) { alternatives.push({ alternative: "Divide and conquer: Break into smaller, manageable pieces", novelty_score: 0.4, feasibility: 0.9, potential_impact: 0.8, }); } if (problem.time_sensitivity > 0.7) { alternatives.push({ alternative: "Rapid prototyping with iterative refinement", novelty_score: 0.6, feasibility: 0.8, potential_impact: 0.7, }); } if (problem.stakeholders.length > 2) { alternatives.push({ alternative: "Stakeholder co-creation workshop approach", novelty_score: 0.7, feasibility: 0.7, potential_impact: 0.9, }); } return alternatives; } private generateAnalogicalAlternatives( problem: Problem ): CreativeAlternative[] { const alternatives: CreativeAlternative[] = []; // Nature-inspired analogies alternatives.push({ alternative: "Biomimetic approach: Learn from natural systems", novelty_score: 0.8, feasibility: 0.6, potential_impact: 0.7, }); // Historical analogies alternatives.push({ alternative: "Historical precedent analysis: How were similar problems solved before?", novelty_score: 0.5, feasibility: 0.8, potential_impact: 0.6, }); // Cross-industry analogies alternatives.push({ alternative: `Apply ${this.getRandomDomain( problem.domain )} industry best practices`, novelty_score: 0.7, feasibility: 0.7, potential_impact: 0.8, }); return alternatives; } private generateReverseThinkingAlternatives( _problem: Problem ): CreativeAlternative[] { const alternatives: CreativeAlternative[] = []; alternatives.push({ alternative: "Reverse engineering: Start from desired outcome and work backwards", novelty_score: 0.6, feasibility: 0.8, potential_impact: 0.7, }); alternatives.push({ alternative: "Opposite approach: Do the exact opposite of conventional wisdom", novelty_score: 0.9, feasibility: 0.4, potential_impact: 0.6, }); return alternatives; } private generateRandomStimulationAlternatives( _problem: Problem ): CreativeAlternative[] { const randomWords = [ "cloud", "mirror", "bridge", "garden", "symphony", "puzzle", "dance", "river", ]; const randomWord = randomWords[Math.floor(Math.random() * randomWords.length)]; return [ { alternative: `${randomWord}-inspired approach: Use ${randomWord} as metaphor for solution`, novelty_score: 0.9, feasibility: 0.3, potential_impact: 0.5, }, ]; } private applyCreativeTechniques( problem: Problem, _context?: Context ): { techniques_used: string[]; effectiveness: number; insights: string[]; } { const techniques_used: string[] = []; const insights: string[] = []; // Select techniques based on problem characteristics if (problem.complexity > 0.6) { techniques_used.push("morphological_analysis"); insights.push( "Break problem into independent dimensions for systematic exploration" ); } if (problem.uncertainty > 0.5) { techniques_used.push("scenario_planning"); insights.push( "Consider multiple future scenarios to build robust solutions" ); } if (problem.stakeholders.length > 1) { techniques_used.push("six_thinking_hats"); insights.push( "Explore problem from multiple perspectives systematically" ); } // Always include brainstorming techniques_used.push("brainstorming"); insights.push("Generate many ideas without initial judgment"); const effectiveness = techniques_used.length > 0 ? 0.7 : 0.3; return { techniques_used, effectiveness, insights, }; } private generateCreativeEvidence( alternatives: CreativeAlternative[], unconventionalApproaches: UnconventionalApproach[], novelSolutions: NovelSolution[] ): Evidence[] { const evidence: Evidence[] = []; // Evidence from alternatives if (alternatives.length > 0) { const avgNovelty = alternatives.reduce((sum, alt) => sum + alt.novelty_score, 0) / alternatives.length; evidence.push( this.createEvidence( `Generated ${ alternatives.length } alternatives with average novelty ${avgNovelty.toFixed(2)}`, "creative_generation", 0.8, 0.9 ) ); } // Evidence from unconventional approaches if (unconventionalApproaches.length > 0) { evidence.push( this.createEvidence( `Explored ${unconventionalApproaches.length} unconventional approaches`, "unconventional_exploration", 0.7, 0.8 ) ); } // Evidence from novel solutions if (novelSolutions.length > 0) { const avgInnovation = novelSolutions.reduce((sum, sol) => sum + sol.innovation_level, 0) / novelSolutions.length; evidence.push( this.createEvidence( `Synthesized ${ novelSolutions.length } novel solutions with average innovation ${avgInnovation.toFixed( 2 )}`, "solution_synthesis", 0.75, 0.85 ) ); } return evidence; } private identifyCreativeAssumptions(problem: Problem): string[] { const assumptions: string[] = []; assumptions.push("Novel solutions are valuable even if unconventional"); assumptions.push("Creative exploration time is available"); assumptions.push("Stakeholders are open to innovative approaches"); if (problem.constraints.length > 0) { assumptions.push("Some constraints may be negotiable or removable"); } return assumptions; } private generateCreativeConclusions( alternatives: CreativeAlternative[], unconventionalApproaches: UnconventionalApproach[], novelSolutions: NovelSolution[] ): string[] { const conclusions: string[] = []; if (alternatives.length > 0) { const highNoveltyAlts = alternatives.filter( (alt) => alt.novelty_score > 0.7 ); if (highNoveltyAlts.length > 0) { conclusions.push( `${highNoveltyAlts.length} highly novel alternatives identified` ); } } if (unconventionalApproaches.length > 0) { conclusions.push( "Unconventional approaches offer breakthrough potential" ); } if (novelSolutions.length > 0) { const highInnovationSols = novelSolutions.filter( (sol) => sol.innovation_level > 0.7 ); if (highInnovationSols.length > 0) { conclusions.push( `${highInnovationSols.length} highly innovative solutions synthesized` ); } } conclusions.push("Creative exploration reveals multiple solution pathways"); return conclusions; } private generateCreativeInsights( problem: Problem, alternatives: CreativeAlternative[], unconventionalApproaches: UnconventionalApproach[] ): string[] { const insights: string[] = []; // Insights from alternatives if (alternatives.length > 3) { insights.push("Multiple creative pathways available"); } // Insights from unconventional approaches if (unconventionalApproaches.length > 0) { insights.push("Challenging assumptions opens new possibilities"); } // Problem-specific insights if (problem.complexity > 0.7) { insights.push("Complex problems benefit from creative decomposition"); } if (problem.uncertainty > 0.6) { insights.push("Uncertainty creates space for innovative solutions"); } // Add base insights insights.push(...this.generateInsights(problem, [])); return insights; } private calculateAlternativesConfidence( alternatives: CreativeAlternative[] ): number { if (alternatives.length === 0) return 0.3; const avgFeasibility = alternatives.reduce((sum, alt) => sum + alt.feasibility, 0) / alternatives.length; const avgImpact = alternatives.reduce((sum, alt) => sum + alt.potential_impact, 0) / alternatives.length; return (avgFeasibility + avgImpact) / 2; } private calculateUnconventionalConfidence( approaches: UnconventionalApproach[] ): number { return approaches.length > 0 ? 0.6 : 0.3; } private calculateNovelSolutionsConfidence( solutions: NovelSolution[] ): number { if (solutions.length === 0) return 0.3; const avgInnovation = solutions.reduce((sum, sol) => sum + sol.innovation_level, 0) / solutions.length; const avgComplexity = solutions.reduce( (sum, sol) => sum + (1 - sol.implementation_complexity), 0 ) / solutions.length; return (avgInnovation + avgComplexity) / 2; } private calculateCreativeConfidence( alternatives: CreativeAlternative[], unconventionalApproaches: UnconventionalApproach[], novelSolutions: NovelSolution[] ): number { const altConfidence = this.calculateAlternativesConfidence(alternatives); const unconventionalConfidence = this.calculateUnconventionalConfidence( unconventionalApproaches ); const novelConfidence = this.calculateNovelSolutionsConfidence(novelSolutions); return (altConfidence + unconventionalConfidence + novelConfidence) / 3; } private getRandomDomain(currentDomain: string): string { const domains = [ "biology", "architecture", "music", "sports", "cooking", "transportation", "art", "gaming", ]; const otherDomains = domains.filter((d) => d !== currentDomain); return otherDomains[Math.floor(Math.random() * otherDomains.length)]; } }