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I’ve been thinking about the implications of this thread for a few months now. I suspect it’s one reason why I’m so suspicious of framework thinkers, or, alternatively folk who like to reduce complex stories down to a few ‘takeaways’.

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Cedric Chin

@ejames_c

Feb 9

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Cedric Chin

@ejames_c

May 1

You can’t use a framework if you don’t know all the ways it instantiates in the real world. Similarly, reductive takeaways from stories kill much of the necessary context. It prevents you from reasoning effectively by analogy.

Cedric Chin

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One actionable implication: when you read a framework (e.g. 7 Powers; Crossing the Chasm) you should spend the next few months actively searching for stories that demonstrate the framework in action. Preferably stories that are as different from each other as possible.

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Another actionable implication: you’ll want a quick way to double check the story, so having it in an accessible, digital format is a boon. This is even after adjusting for the fact that we remember stories better than we do arguments — I find I still forget critical detail.

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Interesting... I generally look for stories that are relevant to the framework. Looking just for confirming stories doesn't let you know about the frequency or accuracy of the framework

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Hmm, this is a good point. I should incorporate this into my practice. As it is, though, even confirming stories are surprising to me — because they are ALWAYS messier than what the framework suggests.

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