Opposable Minds Terms

Question 1

Inductive Logic

Answer 1

Infers from repeated experiences and observations.

Question 2

Abductive Logic

Answer 2

Seeks the best explanation of data, inquires of “what might be” and is modal in intent.

Question 3

Causation

Answer 3

Relationship of salient features

Question 4

Teleological Causation

Answer 4

Understanding how and why Y is achieved through X (working backward).

Question 5

Causal Feedback Loops

Answer 5

How salient features are related to each other (Irish stew example)

Question 6

Assertive Inquiry

Answer 6

A sincere search for seeking salience that is not argumentative

Question 7

Integrative Thinking

Answer 7

Having the predisposition and capacity to hold two opposing ideas, and being able to produce a creative resolution that is superior to both opposing ideas.

Question 8

Opposable Mind

Answer 8

Holding two conflicting ideas in a constructive tension and being able to use the tension to produce a superior idea to the initial conflicting ideas.

Question 9

Salient

Answer 9

Relevant or Important

Question 10

Causality

Answer 10

The relationship between salient features

Question 11

Architecture

Answer 11

Being able to put causal relationships together to create a specific outcome while keeping the whole picture in mind.

Question 12

Resolution

Answer 12

The conclusion of the architecture of the given problem at hand.

Question 13

Stance

Answer 13

Who you are, what you are trying to accomplish, and what you believe about yourself and the world.

Question 14

Tools

Answer 14

The elements one uses to think and understand the world.

Question 15

Experience

Answer 15

Becoming skilled in one’s specialty because of their tools and stance

Question 16

Personal Knowledge System (PKS)

Answer 16

A system built from one’s stance, tools, and experience.

Question 17

Detrimental Spiral

Answer 17

A mindset that generates defeatism

Question 18

Beneficial Spiral

Answer 18

A positive outlook that comes from being in control of your personal knowledge system, thinking positively, and seizing opportunities.

Question 19

TAO

Answer 19

Thinking> Actions>Outcomes, and being able to reverse engineer the process

Question 20

Generative Reasoning

Answer 20

A form of reasoning that inquires into what might be instead of what is. (Abductive Logic)

Question 21

Modal Reasoning

Answer 21

Generative and declarative reasoning.

Question 22

Declarative Reasoning

Answer 22

Determining what is true or false.

Question 23

Deductive Logic

Answer 23

Uses a pre-existing theory or model to base reasoning.

Question 24

Causal Modeling

Answer 24

Puts together the elements of causality and architecture

Question 25

Material Causation

Answer 25

Understanding that X leads to Y (turn switch to turn on light)

Question 26

System Dynamics

Answer 26

Mapping the activity of complex systems.

Question 27

Radial Metaphor

Answer 27

A metaphor used to keep the whole in mind for a model or company (sports team, family army).

Question 28

Mastery

Answer 28

The quality that comes from organization, planning, focus and repetition.

Question 29

Originality

Answer 29

The quality that comes from spontaneity, experimentation, flexibility, and openness.

Question 30

Conventional Thinker

Answer 30

The antithesis of the integrative thinker, and one who uses their pre-built "factory setting".

Question 31

Factory Setting

Answer 31

The way our brains filter what is deemed as unimportant when in fact, it limits the integrative thinking approach by not taking everything into account.

Question 32

Simplification

Answer 32

The brain’s tendency to eliminate salient features in order to make the problem seem more simple and less complex.

Question 33

Specialization

Answer 33

Separating the problem into sections so as to prevent it from being looked at as a whole

Question 34

Sensitivities

Answer 34

The ability one has to distinguish things that are similar but not the same

Question 35

Skills

Answer 35

Brought by experience and allows people to carry out an activity and achieve a good, finished product, which makes the process more automatic

Question 36

Contented Model Defense

Answer 36

The false impression that the current model can’t be improved or changed

Question 37

S.C.A.R.

Answer 37

Salience, Causality, Architecture, Resolution

Question 38

S.T.E.P.

Answer 38

Stance, Tools, Experience, Personal Knowledge System

Question 39

C.C.M.T.S.C.R.

Answer 39

Causal Modeling, Causation, Material Causation, Teleological Causation, System Dynamics, Causal Feedback Loops, Radial Metaphor. (Cows Cause Mike To Sing Crazily, Right?)

Question 40

A.M.O.S.S.

Answer 40

Assertive Inquiry, Mastery, Originality, Simplification, Specialization. (Actually, Mike Only Sings Sadly)

Question 41

D.B.T.C.F.S.S.C

Answer 41

Detrimental Spiral, Beneficial Spiral, TAO, Conventional Thinker, Factory Setting, Sensitivities, Skills, Contented Model Defense. (David Bowie Thinks Connie Francis Sings Songs Compassionately)