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P1 | First Principles Framing | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Reduce complex problems to foundational truths that cannot be further simplified | Perspective | standalone | governance_stack | active | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6.9 | Strong opener for consulting engagements. Pairs with DE1 and IN2. |
P2 | Stakeholder Mapping | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Identify all parties with interest, influence, or impact in a system or decision | Perspective | standalone | governance_stack | active | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7.8 | Clear deliverable (stakeholder map artifact). Buyers already pay consultants for this. Direct case study material. |
P3 | Identity Stack | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Recognize that individuals operate from multiple nested identities simultaneously | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.5 | Abstract concept. Hard to productize directly. |
P4 | Lens Shifting | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Deliberately adopt different interpretive frameworks to reveal hidden aspects of a situation | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5.5 | High composability but hard to sell standalone. |
P5 | Empathy Mapping | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Systematically capture what stakeholders see, think, feel, and do in their context | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6.3 | Well-known UX tool. Less differentiated for HUMMBL positioning. |
P6 | Point-of-View Anchoring | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Establish and maintain a consistent reference frame before analysis begins | Perspective | compositional | governance_stack | backlog | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5.5 | Compositional glue. Useful in workshops but not standalone. |
P7 | Perspective Switching | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Rotate through multiple viewpoints to identify invariants and blind spots | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5.1 | Similar to P4/P11. Overlapping territory. |
P8 | Narrative Framing | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Structure information as causal stories with conflict, choice, and consequence | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | active | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6.1 | Useful for case study writing itself. Meta-application. |
P9 | Cultural Lens Shifting | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Adjust communication and interpretation for different cultural contexts and norms | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Niche application. Low strategic fit for Phase 0. |
P10 | Context Windowing | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Define explicit boundaries in time, space, and scope for analysis or action | Perspective | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5.2 | Useful for AI context management framing. Niche. |
P11 | Role Perspective-Taking | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Temporarily inhabit specific roles to understand constraints and priorities | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5.3 | Workshop exercise. Combine with P2 for stakeholder workshops. |
P12 | Temporal Framing | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Organize understanding across past causes, present states, and future implications | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.5 | Useful in scenario planning compositions. |
P13 | Spatial Framing | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Scale perspective from local details to global patterns and back | Perspective | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3.3 | Abstract. Low market pain. |
P14 | Reference Class Framing | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Select comparable situations to inform judgment and avoid uniqueness bias | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.8 | Estimation technique. Useful but not differentiating. |
P15 | Assumption Surfacing | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Explicitly identify and document beliefs underlying plans or models | Perspective | service_line | governance_stack | active | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6.8 | High artifact clarity (assumption register). Pairs well with IN2 premortem. |
P16 | Identity-Context Reciprocity | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Recognize how identities shape interpretations and contexts reinforce identities | Perspective | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3.1 | Academic concept. Not productizable in Phase 0. |
P17 | Frame Control & Reframing | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Consciously select or reshape interpretive frames to enable new solutions | Perspective | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.9 | Negotiation/facilitation skill. Hard to package. |
P18 | Boundary Object Selection | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Choose representations that bridge multiple perspectives while remaining meaningful to each | Perspective | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.3 | Useful in multi-team alignment. Niche but real. |
P19 | Sensemaking Canvases | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Deploy structured templates to systematically capture and organize observations | Perspective | standalone | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5.2 | Canvas tools exist (Wardley etc). HUMMBL version could differentiate. |
P20 | Worldview Articulation | Perspective (Framing & Viewpoints) | Make explicit the fundamental beliefs and values that drive interpretation and action | Perspective | compositional | tbd | backlog | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3.3 | Too abstract for Phase 0 productization. |
IN1 | Subtractive Thinking | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Improve systems by removing elements rather than adding complexity | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5.1 | Good workshop exercise. Hard to sell standalone. |
IN2 | Premortem Analysis | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Assume failure has occurred and work backward to identify causes | Inversion | standalone | governance_stack | active | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7.9 | Killer app for consulting. Clear deliverable. Measurable risk reduction. Top 3 model. |
IN3 | Problem Reversal | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Solve the inverse of the stated problem to reveal insights | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5.1 | Workshop technique. Compositional value. |
IN4 | Contra-Logic | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Argue the opposite position to stress-test assumptions and expose weak reasoning | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Abstract reasoning pattern. Hard to package. |
IN5 | Negative Space Framing | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Study what is absent rather than what is present | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Creative technique. Low market pain. |
IN6 | Inverse/Proof by Contradiction | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Assume a claim is false, derive logical impossibility, thus proving the claim true | Inversion | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3.1 | Pure logic. Not productizable standalone. |
IN7 | Boundary Testing | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Explore extreme conditions to find system limits and breaking points | Inversion | compositional | governance_stack | backlog | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5.7 | QA/testing application. Pairs with IN10. |
IN8 | Contrapositive Reasoning | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Use logical equivalence that if A then B equals if not B then not A | Inversion | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | Logic primitive. Not directly saleable. |
IN9 | Backward Induction | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Begin with desired end state and work backward to determine necessary steps | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Game theory tool. Useful in strategy workshops. |
IN10 | Red Teaming | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Organize adversarial review to find vulnerabilities through simulated attack | Inversion | standalone | governance_stack | active | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7.5 | High market demand in AI safety. Direct HUMMBL positioning. |
IN11 | Devil's Advocate Protocol | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Assign explicit role to argue against group consensus or preferred option | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Known technique. Pairs with IN10 red teaming. |
IN12 | Failure First Design | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Begin planning by identifying all possible failure modes and designing to prevent them | Inversion | service_line | governance_stack | active | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Design reviews with failure-first lens. Pairs with DE13 FMEA. |
IN13 | Opportunity Cost Focus | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Evaluate options by what must be forgone rather than what is gained | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Finance teams already do this. Low differentiation. |
IN14 | Second-Order Effects (Inverted) | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Trace negative downstream consequences rather than immediate benefits | Inversion | compositional | governance_stack | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5.1 | Useful in policy review. Pairs with SY5 archetypes. |
IN15 | Constraint Reversal | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Temporarily remove assumed constraints to explore alternative solution space | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Innovation technique. Workshop application. |
IN16 | Inverse Optimization | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Maximize worst outcomes to understand system vulnerabilities | Inversion | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3.8 | Technical optimization pattern. Niche. |
IN17 | Counterfactual Negation | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Imagine outcomes if key decision had been reversed | Inversion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | Scenario analysis tool. Pairs with DE18. |
IN18 | Kill-Criteria & Stop Rules | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Define conditions that trigger project termination before launch | Inversion | service_line | governance_stack | active | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6.9 | Governance buyers need decision frameworks for when to stop/kill projects. |
IN19 | Harm Minimization (Via Negativa) | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Improve by removing harmful elements rather than adding beneficial ones | Inversion | service_line | governance_stack | active | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6.5 | AI safety positioning. What NOT to build. |
IN20 | Antigoals & Anti-Patterns Catalog | Inversion (Inverse Optimization & Stress Testing) | Document failure modes to avoid rather than success patterns to emulate | Inversion | service_line | governance_stack | active | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6.3 | Deliverable: documented anti-pattern catalog. Reusable across clients. |
CO1 | Synergy Principle | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Design combinations where integrated value exceeds sum of parts | Composition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4.9 | Generic concept. Hard to package without specifics. |
CO2 | Chunking | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Group related elements into meaningful units to reduce cognitive load | Composition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.2 | Cognitive technique. Workshop exercise. |
CO3 | Functional Composition | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Chain pure operations where output of one becomes input of next | Composition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4.3 | Programming concept. Hard to sell to business buyers. |
CO4 | Interdisciplinary Synthesis | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Merge insights from distinct fields to generate novel solutions | Composition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4.9 | HUMMBL's actual method. Hard to sell as a named product. |
CO5 | Emergence | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Recognize higher-order behavior arising from component interactions beyond individual properties | Composition | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3.7 | Abstract systems concept. Not directly packageable. |
CO6 | Gestalt Integration | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Perceive and leverage whole patterns rather than isolated components | Composition | compositional | tbd | backlog | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3.6 | Perceptual psychology. Low market pain. |
CO7 | Network Effects | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Exploit increasing value as user base or connections grow | Composition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5.6 | Strategy concept. Workshop material. |
CO8 | Layered Abstraction | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Separate concerns into hierarchical levels with clear interfaces between them | Composition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Architecture primitive. Compositional. |
CO9 | Interface Contracts | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Define explicit agreements about data structures and behavior between components | Composition | standalone | governance_stack | active | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7.4 | Direct HUMMBL product: contract-driven governance. Already built into founder_mode. |
CO10 | Pipeline Orchestration | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Coordinate sequential stages with explicit handoffs and error handling | Composition | service_line | founder_mode | active | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | AI pipeline design. Core founder_mode architecture pattern. |
CO11 | Pattern Composition (Tiling) | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Combine repeating elements to construct complex structures efficiently | Composition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4.3 | Design pattern application. Pairs with CO9. |
CO12 | Modular Interoperability | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Ensure independent components work together through standardized connections | Composition | service_line | governance_stack | backlog | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6.1 | Architecture review deliverable. Pairs with CO9. |
CO13 | Cross-Domain Analogy | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Transfer solution patterns from one domain to solve problems in another | Composition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4.1 | Innovation technique. Workshop value. |
CO14 | Platformization | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Extract common capabilities into reusable infrastructure serving multiple use cases | Composition | service_line | founder_mode | active | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7.1 | Platform strategy consulting. Directly applicable to founder_mode positioning. |
CO15 | Combinatorial Design | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Systematically explore option combinations to find optimal configurations | Composition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Testing/design technique. Niche. |
CO16 | System Integration Testing | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Verify assembled components work correctly together, not just in isolation | Composition | service_line | governance_stack | backlog | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5.9 | QA consulting. Established market but competitive. |
CO17 | Orchestration vs Choreography | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Choose between centralized coordination or distributed peer-to-peer interaction | Composition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Architecture pattern. Educational/workshop content. |
CO18 | Knowledge Graphing | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Represent information as interconnected entities and relationships rather than isolated documents | Composition | service_line | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5.2 | Knowledge management deliverable. Growing market. |
CO19 | Multi-Modal Integration | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Synthesize information from different sensory or data modalities | Composition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.8 | AI architecture pattern. Relevant but hard to package. |
CO20 | Holistic Integration | Composition (Growth, Interconnection & Scaling) | Unify disparate elements into coherent, seamless whole where boundaries dissolve | Composition | compositional | tbd | backlog | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3.9 | Abstract. Too vague for standalone offering. |
DE1 | Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys) | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Iteratively ask why problems occur until fundamental cause emerges | Decomposition | standalone | governance_stack | active | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 | Universal consulting tool. Clear deliverable (RCA report). Measurable. Top 5 model. |
DE2 | Factorization | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Separate multiplicative components to understand relative contribution of each factor | Decomposition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Math/CS primitive. Underpins DE3 and DE7. |
DE3 | Modularization | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Partition system into self-contained units with minimal interdependencies | Decomposition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5.8 | Architecture pattern. Core to software consulting. |
DE4 | Layered Breakdown | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Decompose from system to subsystem to component progressively | Decomposition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Architecture pattern. Pairs with CO8. |
DE5 | Dimensional Reduction | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Focus on most informative variables while discarding noise or redundancy | Decomposition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.7 | Data science technique. Technical audience only. |
DE6 | Taxonomy/Classification | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Organize entities into hierarchical categories based on shared properties | Decomposition | service_line | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5.2 | Information architecture. Real deliverable (taxonomy document). |
DE7 | Pareto Decomposition (80/20) | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Identify vital few drivers producing most impact versus trivial many | Decomposition | standalone | cross_cutting | active | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Universally understood. Clear before/after. Pairs with everything. |
DE8 | Work Breakdown Structure | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Hierarchically divide project into deliverable-oriented components with clear ownership | Decomposition | service_line | cross_cutting | backlog | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.1 | PM tool. Well-known. HUMMBL can add governance layer. |
DE9 | Signal Separation | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Distinguish meaningful patterns from random variation or confounding factors | Decomposition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.7 | Data analysis technique. Niche. |
DE10 | Abstraction Laddering | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Move up and down conceptual hierarchy to find appropriate solution level | Decomposition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.2 | Design thinking tool. Workshop value. |
DE11 | Scope Delimitation | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Define precise boundaries of what is included versus excluded from consideration | Decomposition | service_line | governance_stack | backlog | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5.8 | Scope creep is real pain. Governance application. |
DE12 | Constraint Isolation | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Identify specific limiting factor preventing performance improvement | Decomposition | compositional | governance_stack | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Debugging/troubleshooting pattern. Pairs with DE1. |
DE13 | Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA) | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Enumerate potential failure points with severity, likelihood, and detectability ratings | Decomposition | standalone | governance_stack | active | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7.6 | Established methodology. Compliance buyers already pay for this. Direct case study. |
DE14 | Variable Control & Isolation | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Hold factors constant to measure single variable's causal impact | Decomposition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.4 | Scientific method. Too generic to package. |
DE15 | Decision Tree Expansion | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Map choices and their consequences as branching paths | Decomposition | service_line | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5.2 | Decision support tool. Clear artifact. |
DE16 | Hypothesis Disaggregation | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Break compound claim into testable sub-hypotheses | Decomposition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.7 | Research technique. Academic feel. |
DE17 | Orthogonalization | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Ensure factors vary independently without correlation or interdependence | Decomposition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Architecture primitive. Hard to sell. |
DE18 | Scenario Decomposition | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Partition future possibilities into discrete, mutually exclusive scenarios | Decomposition | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Scenario planning. Pairs with IN17 and P12. |
DE19 | Critical Path Unwinding | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Trace longest sequence of dependent tasks determining minimum project duration | Decomposition | service_line | cross_cutting | backlog | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.9 | Project management. Pairs with DE8 WBS. |
DE20 | Partition-and-Conquer | Decomposition (Complexity Reduction & Structural Analysis) | Divide problem into independent subproblems solvable separately then combined | Decomposition | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Algorithm pattern. Not a consulting deliverable. |
RE1 | Recursive Improvement (Kaizen) | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Continuously refine process through small, frequent enhancements | Recursion | standalone | cross_cutting | active | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Well-known methodology. Clear before/after. Applicable across all HUMMBL products. |
RE2 | Feedback Loops | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Create mechanisms where system outputs influence future inputs | Recursion | service_line | governance_stack | active | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6.3 | Governance feedback design. Pairs with SY6. |
RE3 | Meta-Learning (Learn-to-Learn) | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Improve the process of learning itself, not just domain knowledge | Recursion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.6 | AI/ML concept. Hard to deliver as consulting. |
RE4 | Nested Narratives | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Structure information as stories within stories for depth and memorability | Recursion | compositional | tbd | backlog | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3.6 | Literary concept. Low market pain. |
RE5 | Fractal Reasoning | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Recognize self-similar patterns repeating across different scales | Recursion | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3.1 | Abstract. Not productizable in Phase 0. |
RE6 | Recursive Framing | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Apply mental models to the process of selecting mental models | Recursion | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3.1 | Meta-cognitive pattern. Too abstract. |
RE7 | Self-Referential Logic | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Create systems that monitor, measure, or modify themselves | Recursion | infrastructure_primitive | tbd | backlog | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | Logic concept. Not commercially relevant. |
RE8 | Bootstrapping | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Build capability using currently available resources, then use that to build more | Recursion | compositional | founder_mode | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Startup pattern. Relevant to founder_mode audience. |
RE9 | Iterative Prototyping | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Cycle rapidly through build-test-learn loops with increasing fidelity | Recursion | compositional | founder_mode | backlog | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6.1 | Standard practice. HUMMBL can frame as governed iteration. |
RE10 | Compounding Cycles | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Design systems where gains reinforce future gains exponentially | Recursion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.8 | Growth concept. Strategic planning workshops. |
RE11 | Calibration Loops | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Repeatedly check predictions against outcomes to improve forecasting accuracy | Recursion | service_line | governance_stack | backlog | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | AI model calibration. Growing market need. |
RE12 | Bayesian Updating in Practice | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Continuously revise beliefs as new evidence arrives, weighting by reliability | Recursion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Decision framework. Academic feel but real application. |
RE13 | Gradient Descent Heuristic | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Iteratively adjust toward improvement, even without perfect knowledge of optimal direction | Recursion | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | ML metaphor. Niche application. |
RE14 | Spiral Learning | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Revisit concepts at increasing depth, building on previous understanding | Recursion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Education pattern. Low market pain for HUMMBL buyers. |
RE15 | Convergence-Divergence Cycling | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Alternate between expanding possibilities and narrowing to decisions | Recursion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4.1 | Design thinking pattern. Workshop tool. |
RE16 | Retrospective -> Prospective Loop | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Use systematic reflection on past to inform future planning | Recursion | compositional | cross_cutting | backlog | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Agile retros. Well-known. Low differentiation. |
RE17 | Versioning & Diff | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Track changes over time and compare versions to understand evolution | Recursion | infrastructure_primitive | governance_stack | backlog | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5.3 | Already built into governance tooling. Infrastructure. |
RE18 | Anti-Catastrophic Forgetting | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Preserve critical knowledge while adapting to new information | Recursion | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3.8 | ML-specific. Narrow audience. |
RE19 | Auto-Refactor | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Systematically improve system structure without changing external behavior | Recursion | infrastructure_primitive | cross_cutting | backlog | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.4 | Dev tooling pattern. Already commoditized. |
RE20 | Recursive Governance (Guardrails that Learn) | Reasoning (Inference, Logic & Epistemics) | Establish rules that adapt based on their own effectiveness | Recursion | service_line | governance_stack | active | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6.4 | Core HUMMBL differentiator. Guardrails that improve. Hard to prove but high strategic fit. |
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HUMMBL Base120 Canonical Mental Models & Reasoning Operators
The Base120 ontology is a rigorously categorized collection of 120 foundational mental models, reasoning operators, and cognitive transformations engineered for human-AI co-reasoning, agent decision architectures, and epistemic governance.
Dataset Structure
The dataset contains all 120 canonical models divided across the 6 foundational epistemic domains:
- Perspective (P1–P20): Framing, viewpoint rotation, empathy mapping, and contextual boundaries.
- Inversion (IN1–IN20): Inverse optimization, stress testing, failure mode induction, and boundary testing.
- Decomposition (DE1–DE20): Complexity reduction, structural analysis, and orthogonal factor extraction.
- Systems (SY1–SY20): Dynamic feedback loops, emergence, leverage points, and systemic delays.
- Composition (CO1–CO20): Network effects, interface contracts, scaling laws, and modular synthesis.
- Reasoning (RE1–RE20): Epistemic grounding, probabilistic inference, and cognitive loop velocity.
Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
id |
string | Canonical identifier (e.g. P1, IN2, SY1) |
name |
string | Official model title |
domain |
string | Core epistemic domain |
definition |
string | Rigorous, non-diluted definition of the cognitive operator |
transformation |
string | Functional transformation class |
packaging_class |
string | Architectural integration pattern (standalone, compositional, etc.) |
market_pain_score |
float | Empirical severity of problems addressed (1-10) |
artifact_clarity_score |
float | Deterministic artifact verification score (1-10) |
proofability_score |
float | Evidentiary and formal verification score (1-10) |
strategic_fit_score |
float | Strategic fit for agentic governance (1-10) |
composability_score |
float | Modularity and chaining potential (1-10) |
weighted_total |
float | Aggregate utility score |
notes |
string | Application context and pairing heuristics |
Usage
from datasets import load_dataset
dataset = load_dataset("hummbl/base120-mental-models")
print(dataset["train"][0])
Citation & Provenance
Maintained by HUMMBL, LLC as part of the open-source agent governance substrate:
- Repository: github.com/hummbl-io/oss
- License: Apache 2.0
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