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Mental Models

Apply structured thinking frameworks to decisions, problems, and planning.

将结构化思考框架应用于决策、问题解决和规划中。

When This Triggers

触发场景

"Help me think through X"
"What mental model should I use?"
"Apply first principles to this"
"Do a pre-mortem on this plan"
"I need to analyze this decision"
Any specific model name (SWOT, 5 Whys, etc.)

"帮我梳理X"
"我应该使用什么Mental Model？"
"将First Principles应用于此"
"对这个计划做Pre-Mortem分析"
"我需要分析这个决策"
任何特定模型名称（如SWOT、5 Whys等）

Workflow

工作流程

Step 1: Run Mental Models Scanner

步骤1：运行Mental Models扫描脚本

Run the script to get all available models:

bash

python 00-system/mental-models/scripts/select_mental_models.py --format brief

This returns JSON with all 59 models across 12 categories.

Optional filters:

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运行以下脚本获取所有可用模型：

bash

python 00-system/mental-models/scripts/select_mental_models.py --format brief

该命令会返回包含12个类别下所有59个模型的JSON数据。

可选筛选器:

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Filter by category

按类别筛选

python 00-system/mental-models/scripts/select_mental_models.py --category cognitive --format brief

List format (names only, grouped by category)

列表格式（仅显示名称，按类别分组）

python 00-system/mental-models/scripts/select_mental_models.py --format list

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python 00-system/mental-models/scripts/select_mental_models.py --format list

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Step 2: Identify Context and Offer Options

步骤2：识别场景并提供选项

Based on user's situation, offer 2-3 relevant models:

For decisions: Decision Matrix, Pre-Mortem, Cost-Benefit, Inversion For problems: First Principles, Root Cause (5 Whys), Fishbone For planning: Scenario Planning, Stakeholder Mapping, OKR For creativity: Design Thinking, SCAMPER, Lateral Thinking For risk: Pre-Mortem, Force Field, Red Team, Black Swan For communication: Pyramid Principle, BLUF, Steel Manning For learning: Feynman Technique, Deliberate Practice

Present options with brief descriptions (3-7 words each).

根据用户的场景，提供2-3个相关模型：

决策场景：Decision Matrix、Pre-Mortem、Cost-Benefit、Inversion 问题解决场景：First Principles、根本原因分析（5 Whys）、Fishbone 规划场景：Scenario Planning、Stakeholder Mapping、OKR 创意场景：Design Thinking、SCAMPER、Lateral Thinking 风险场景：Pre-Mortem、Force Field、Red Team、Black Swan 沟通场景：Pyramid Principle、BLUF、Steel Manning 学习场景：Feynman Technique、Deliberate Practice

为每个选项提供简短描述（3-7个词）。

Step 3: Load Specific Model File

步骤3：加载特定模型文件

After user selects, load the individual model file:

File structure:

00-system/mental-models/models/{category}/{model-slug}.md

Category	Path
Cognitive	`models/cognitive/first-principles.md` , `inversion.md` , etc.
Collaborative	`models/collaborative/six-thinking-hats.md` , `mece.md` , etc.
Diagnostic	`models/diagnostic/pre-mortem.md` , `five-whys.md` , etc.
Strategic	`models/strategic/scenario-planning.md` , `ooda-loop.md` , etc.
Analytical	`models/analytical/decision-matrix.md` , `swot-analysis.md` , etc.
Creative	`models/creative/design-thinking.md` , `scamper.md` , etc.
Operational	`models/operational/kanban-thinking.md` , `okr-framework.md` , etc.
Validation	`models/validation/hypothesis-testing.md` , `red-team-analysis.md` , etc.
Time & Resource	`models/time-resource/eisenhower-matrix.md` , `opportunity-cost.md` , etc.
Communication	`models/communication/pyramid-principle.md` , `bluf.md` , etc.
Learning	`models/learning/feynman-technique.md` , `deliberate-practice.md` , etc.
Probability & Risk	`models/probability-risk/expected-value.md` , `black-swan-awareness.md` , etc.

Example:

User picks: "First Principles + Pre-Mortem"

AI loads:
→ Read: 00-system/mental-models/models/cognitive/first-principles.md
→ Read: 00-system/mental-models/models/diagnostic/pre-mortem.md

用户选择后，加载对应的单个模型文件：

文件结构：

00-system/mental-models/models/{category}/{model-slug}.md

类别	路径
Cognitive	`models/cognitive/first-principles.md` , `inversion.md` , etc.
Collaborative	`models/collaborative/six-thinking-hats.md` , `mece.md` , etc.
Diagnostic	`models/diagnostic/pre-mortem.md` , `five-whys.md` , etc.
Strategic	`models/strategic/scenario-planning.md` , `ooda-loop.md` , etc.
Analytical	`models/analytical/decision-matrix.md` , `swot-analysis.md` , etc.
Creative	`models/creative/design-thinking.md` , `scamper.md` , etc.
Operational	`models/operational/kanban-thinking.md` , `okr-framework.md` , etc.
Validation	`models/validation/hypothesis-testing.md` , `red-team-analysis.md` , etc.
Time & Resource	`models/time-resource/eisenhower-matrix.md` , `opportunity-cost.md` , etc.
Communication	`models/communication/pyramid-principle.md` , `bluf.md` , etc.
Learning	`models/learning/feynman-technique.md` , `deliberate-practice.md` , etc.
Probability & Risk	`models/probability-risk/expected-value.md` , `black-swan-awareness.md` , etc.

示例:

用户选择: "First Principles + Pre-Mortem"

AI加载:
→ 读取: 00-system/mental-models/models/cognitive/first-principles.md
→ 读取: 00-system/mental-models/models/diagnostic/pre-mortem.md

Step 4: Apply Model Questions

步骤4：应用模型问题

Use the question templates from the loaded model file to guide the user through structured thinking.

Each model file contains:

Purpose: What the model does
When to Use: Best situations for this model
Questions to Ask: Ready-to-use prompts
Process: Step-by-step application
Output: What you get from using it

Keep it collaborative - this is a conversation, not an interrogation.

使用加载的模型文件中的问题模板引导用户进行结构化思考。

每个模型文件包含：

Purpose（用途）: 该模型的作用
When to Use（适用场景）: 该模型的最佳应用场景
Questions to Ask（提问模板）: 可直接使用的提示语
Process（流程）: 分步应用指南
Output（输出）: 使用该模型可获得的结果

保持协作性——这是一场对话，而非审问。

Quick Reference

快速参考

12 Categories (59 Models):

Cognitive - First Principles, Systems Thinking, Lateral Thinking, Inversion, Second-Order Thinking, Analogous Reasoning
Collaborative - Six Hats, MECE, Stakeholder Mapping, Devil's Advocate
Diagnostic - 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pre-Mortem, Force Field, Fault Tree
Strategic - Scenario Planning, OODA, Jobs to Be Done, Blue Ocean, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces
Analytical - Decision Matrix, SWOT, Cost-Benefit, Pareto, Assumption Testing, Sensitivity Analysis
Creative - Design Thinking, SCAMPER, Morphological, Random Entry, Constraint Removal
Operational - Kanban, Value Stream, OKR, Lean Canvas, Theory of Constraints
Validation - Hypothesis Testing, Prototyping, Red Team, A/B Testing
Time & Resource - Eisenhower Matrix, Time Boxing, Opportunity Cost, Sunk Cost, Resource Mapping
Communication - Pyramid Principle, BLUF, Situation-Complication-Resolution, Steel Manning
Learning - Feynman Technique, Spaced Repetition, Deliberate Practice, T-Shaped Skills
Probability & Risk - Expected Value, Margin of Safety, Black Swan, Bayesian Updating, Regret Minimization

12个类别（共59个模型）:

Cognitive（认知类） - First Principles、Systems Thinking、Lateral Thinking、Inversion、Second-Order Thinking、Analogous Reasoning
Collaborative（协作类） - Six Hats、MECE、Stakeholder Mapping、Devil's Advocate
Diagnostic（诊断类） - 5 Whys、Fishbone、Pre-Mortem、Force Field、Fault Tree
Strategic（战略类） - Scenario Planning、OODA、Jobs to Be Done、Blue Ocean、PESTLE、Porter's Five Forces
Analytical（分析类） - Decision Matrix、SWOT、Cost-Benefit、Pareto、Assumption Testing、Sensitivity Analysis
Creative（创意类） - Design Thinking、SCAMPER、Morphological、Random Entry、Constraint Removal
Operational（运营类） - Kanban、Value Stream、OKR、Lean Canvas、Theory of Constraints
Validation（验证类） - Hypothesis Testing、Prototyping、Red Team、A/B Testing
Time & Resource（时间与资源类） - Eisenhower Matrix、Time Boxing、Opportunity Cost、Sunk Cost、Resource Mapping
Communication（沟通类） - Pyramid Principle、BLUF、Situation-Complication-Resolution、Steel Manning
Learning（学习类） - Feynman Technique、Spaced Repetition、Deliberate Practice、T-Shaped Skills
Probability & Risk（概率与风险类） - Expected Value、Margin of Safety、Black Swan、Bayesian Updating、Regret Minimization

Notes

注意事项

Always offer choice, never prescribe
Run script first to see all available models
Load individual model files only after user selects
Combine models when appropriate (e.g., First Principles + Pre-Mortem)
Adapt formality to user's context

始终提供选择，而非强制指定
先运行脚本查看所有可用模型
仅在用户选择后加载单个模型文件
适当时可组合多个模型（如First Principles + Pre-Mortem）
根据用户场景调整正式程度