A small experiment.
A different way of seeing.
Four instruments for a curious mind. No expertise required.
Bring a question, an unfinished thought, or just yourself.
A lab coat is optional.
A little curiosity is plenty.
Decision Compass
Lay two possibilities side by side. Give more weight to what matters, then see what your own priorities reveal.
Rate each option from 1 (poor fit) to 5 (strong fit). Importance also runs from 1 to 5.
Notice your reaction to the result. If it feels wrong, an important criterion may be missing.
Weighted fit = points earned ÷ maximum possible points. This reflects your judgments, not a prediction.Constraint Machine
A blank page can be a lot of freedom. Give yourself an audience, a mission, and one useful restriction.
a neighbor you haven’t met
make waiting feel worthwhile
Use only things already in the room.
A five-minute starting point
Sketch three approaches. Pick the smallest one, try it with one willing person, and change one thing based on what happens. The point is a first attempt, not a perfect answer.
Idea Mixer
Bring the seed of an idea. Choose a way to turn it, then follow the questions somewhere unexpected.
Try a deliberately odd combination.
A neighborhood museum that fits in a shoebox. A walking club for people who don’t like walking clubs. A celebration of things you decided not to do.
Perspective Switch
You don’t have to change your mind. Just move your chair for a moment.
What would be confusing to someone encountering this for the first time?
- Which assumption would they not share?
- What single explanation would help them begin?
- Where could you offer a graceful first step?
A notebook for the almost-there.
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