Clear objective thinking
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The document discusses the importance of asking the right questions to elicit useful answers, particularly in the context of subjective opinions. It emphasizes that functional concerns, such as safety and suitability, are more valuable than personal preferences when evaluating objects like shoes for specific purposes. The focus should be on whether something works rather than on individual likes or dislikes.
Clear objective thinking
- 1. Clear objective thinking Questions bring answers*
- 2. *but only the right questions bring useful answers
- 3. Do you like this?
- 4. Or do you like this?
- 5. There is no correct answer. You – that is individual Like – that is subjective Neither You or Like tells us anything but an opinion 1 room, 1000 people = 1000 opinions No-one can say WHY?
- 6. Some more information You are going walking here… Thus the question “Do you like it” is irrelevant Lets try something else…
- 7. Will this work? Why? Because the boot is more suitable for walking (the function of a boot) Looking good is a secondary concern in the mountains Safety is essential to survival Wet feet are uncomfortable Doc Martens non slip sole is known to work
- 8. Does this work forces the question: Why? functional concerns – why does this work? We are discussing the needs of the user not our preferences The answers focus on the purpose Based on
- 9. Do you like this? Answers: Yes, but what interests me is if this works No, however what interests me is if this works Any other reply is 100% opinion
- 10. Did you like this presentation? a) No – I like my opinion, it’s mine – leave me alone b) Yes – however I’m more interested in if it worked