Flowscapes
Visualizing perception
Flowscapes are a technique used to visualize and understand our perceptions and how they influence our thinking. The goal of flowscapes is to create a map of attention, which can be used as a reference to change our thinking and improve our decision-making.
- The mind can only see what it is prepared to see
- Perception precedes logic
- Flowscapes are a map of attention
- Create a flowscapeUse the flowscape technique to visualize and understand our perceptions and how they influence our thinking.Pro tipUse the flowscape to identify areas for improvementWarningAvoid using the flowscape as a one-stage problem-solving tool
- Analyze the flowscapeUse the insights gained from the flowscape to understand our perceptions and how they influence our thinking.Pro tipBe patient and persistent in analyzing the flowscapeWarningAvoid imposing an expected or 'correct' narrative onto the situation
- Change our perceptionsUse the insights gained from the flowscape to change our perceptions and improve our thinking and decision-making.Pro tipBe open to new ideas and perspectivesWarningAvoid relying solely on traditional rock logic
The funnel system
A funnel system is used to illustrate how perceptions are formed and why they are stable, with any input eventually settling or stabilizing in a single form.
OutcomeThe funnel system demonstrates the principles of flowscapes and how our perceptions can be influenced by various factors.
Using the flowscape as a one-stage problem-solving tool
Failing to recognize that the flowscape is a preliminary step to analysis and problem-solving, and not using it as a reference to change our thinking.
Imposing an expected or 'correct' narrative onto the situation
Failing to recognize that the flowscape is a map of attention, and imposing an expected or 'correct' narrative onto the situation.
The concept of flowscapes was developed by Edward de Bono as a way to visualize and understand our perceptions. De Bono recognized that our perceptions are not always accurate and that they can be influenced by various factors, such as our experiences and expectations.
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Flowscapes