How to get into Second Life without really trying
Selby Evans is Thinkerer Melville in Second Life
1. What is the problem?
Write what comes to mind. You are writing to a
friend.
Say how you feel about it.
Say whose fault it is. (But don't confuse faulting with fixing.)
Answer the big question in each box. Ignore the hints if you don't need them.
2. What's wrong with things now?
Be as concrete as you can.
How would you explain this problem to a total
stranger?
What value terms and abstractions have you
used?
Get better work out of your brain: Write your answers and keep them.
3. What do you want to see when the problem is fixed?
Stick to things anybody can see.
Say how anybody could see that the problem is
fixed.
Are you sure you are fixing the cause, not
just a symptom?
What changes do you want to see?
Semi-Structured BrainstormingYou deserve a break right now. Save this box till later.
4. What are some things you could do to fix that problem the way you want it?
A.
B.
C.
I know what I want to do. How about help on the details? Plan Clipit.
I don't know what to do. Idea Clipit
This problem is a real turkey. I want more help. Turkey problems.
Thinkerer's Kit. Thinkerer.org Copyright ©D. F. Dansereau & S. H. Evans, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Problemater's Kit
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Tools for brains that feed on problems