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Continuous Shared Model Development

An idea of how human minds continuously develop and share mental models through social interaction and learning.
Published February 13, 2025

Core Concept

Continuous Shared Model Development (CSMD) is the process through which humans collectively build, refine, and evolve their understanding of complex systems through social interaction and experiential learning.

Simple Building Blocks

1. Individual Understanding

  • Each person starts with their own view
  • Views are shaped by personal experience
  • Understanding has natural limitations
  • Growth happens through interaction

2. Shared Space

  • People meet to exchange views
  • Different perspectives interact
  • New insights emerge together
  • Understanding grows collectively

3. Continuous Evolution

  • Models never stay static
  • Growth happens in cycles
  • Each cycle builds on previous
  • Evolution is always ongoing

Integration Flow in the System

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The integration flow shows how different aspects of CSMD interact and evolve together, creating a continuous cycle of growth and understanding.

Cognitive Process

Cognitive process is the process of perceiving, forming mental models, and updating understanding.

Perception Filters

Perception filters are the first step in the cognitive process. They are the filters that we use to perceive the world around us. Bias, filters, and limitations are inherent to the human cognitive process.

  1. Personal Lens

    • Past experiences shape view
    • Cultural background influences
    • Current context affects focus
    • Emotional state impacts perception

  2. Information Processing

    • Selective attention
    • Pattern matching
    • Relevance filtering
    • Priority assignment

Mental Model Formation

  1. Building Blocks

    • Core concepts
    • Relationship patterns
    • Cause-effect chains
    • Working assumptions

  2. Integration Process

    • New information assessment
    • Pattern recognition
    • Model adjustment
    • Understanding updates

Understanding Gaps

  1. Recognition

    • Knowledge boundaries
    • Uncertainty areas
    • Assumption awareness
    • Question formation

  2. Navigation

    • Gap identification
    • Learning prioritization
    • Resource allocation
    • Progress tracking

Social Dynamics

Knowledge Exchange

  1. Sharing Mechanisms

    • Direct communication
    • Demonstration
    • Collaborative work
    • Story telling

  2. Value Creation

    • Combined insights
    • Multiplied perspectives
    • Emergent understanding
    • Collective wisdom

Perspective Alignment

  1. Finding Common Ground

    • Shared language
    • Mutual context
    • Common goals
    • Joint reference points

  2. Bridging Differences

    • Understanding gaps
    • Resolving conflicts
    • Integrating views
    • Building consensus

Trust Building

  1. Foundation Elements

    • Consistent behavior
    • Mutual respect
    • Open communication
    • Shared vulnerability

  2. Growth Process

    • Progressive disclosure
    • Validated reliability
    • Proven consistency
    • Deepening connection

Learning Patterns

Trial & Error

  1. Experimentation

    • Safe testing space
    • Quick feedback loops
    • Failure tolerance
    • Iteration speed

  2. Adjustment

    • Result analysis
    • Approach refinement
    • Strategy updates
    • Method evolution

Insight Moments

  1. Catalysts

    • Pattern recognition
    • Connection making
    • Perspective shifts
    • Understanding leaps

  2. Integration

    • Context placement
    • Model updates
    • Knowledge linking
    • Understanding deepening

Pattern Recognition

  1. Observation

    • Regular occurrences
    • Relationship structures
    • System behaviors
    • Recurring elements

  2. Application

    • Pattern matching
    • Prediction making
    • Solution finding
    • Knowledge transfer

Limitations

Cognitive Biases

  1. Common Types

    • Confirmation bias
    • Anchoring effect
    • Availability heuristic
    • Dunning-Kruger effect

  2. Management

    • Bias awareness
    • Active checking
    • External validation
    • Perspective seeking

Memory Constraints

  1. Capacity Limits

    • Working memory bounds
    • Information overload
    • Retention decay
    • Recall accuracy

  2. Optimization

    • Chunking strategies
    • External tools
    • Review systems
    • Practice routines

Communication Barriers

  1. Types

    • Language differences
    • Context misalignment
    • Assumption gaps
    • Expression limits

  2. Solutions

    • Clear protocols
    • Regular checking
    • Multiple formats
    • Feedback loops

References

  • Learning Model: docs/learning-model.md
  • Shared Spaces: docs/shared-spaces.md
  • Cause Effect Analysis: docs/cause-effect-analysis.md
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