Trigger Strategy is now Tentacles 016: Signals, Stories, Options - how to avoid getting trapped by simple stories
Jan 27, 2024
Discover a compelling framework that shifts your perspective on decision-making by exploring signals, stories, and options. Learn how embracing diverse narratives can improve critical thinking and combat cognitive biases. Uncover the narrative fallacy and its impact on understanding, and find out how broadening viewpoints in teams can lead to better outcomes. Tom shares insights from his journey through the wilderness of story analysis, encouraging listeners to rethink their approach to challenges in both personal and professional settings.
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Signals, Stories, Options Framework
- Analyze situations by looking for signals that indicate how things are going.
- Tell multiple stories about what those signals might mean, and then identify options for next steps.
Fixation on Simple Stories
- Humans tend to fixate on the first story that comes to mind, especially in complex or uncertain situations.
- This limits our perspective and can lead to suboptimal decisions.
The Date Rejection Example
- If someone turns you down for a date, you might assume they hate you.
- Consider other possibilities, like they might be busy or have personal issues.
