AbstractformalanalysisObjective thinking about reality

Analysis

• this process as a method of studying the nature of something or of determining its essential features and their relations.• the division of a physical or abstract whole into its

constituent parts to examine or determinetheir relationship or value

A simple example

• Let’s search for a model for long-term, sustainable wealth.• We are looking for a business model that will bring

unprecedented, centuries-long finansial benefits.• Any example will suffice: foreign brands (ex. “Coca

cola”), companies (ex. “Microsoft”), even your original ideas and inventions (ex. “A company to sell cars to undeveloped markets”) etc.

Let’s examine the criteria

• Long term• Monopoly• Low to none maintainance• Sustainable market• ....

Let’s review the answers

• IT companies?• Any technological solutions?• Pharmaceuticals?• ...

Some rules to follow in the next discussions• Objectivity – same for everybody• Definitions – all points need to be thoroughly defined• Logic – complies with logical methods• Relevance – fully relevant to the object• Truthful – fully truthful to the object• Exhaustive – nothing more and nothing less than the

object• Effective – no exceptions, universally valid• Explicitness – all elements are introduced explicitely

Information – small group activity

• What is information?• 2 minutes to ask questions• 10 minutes for group discussion• 2 minutes to ask question• 10 minutes for group discussion• Final discussion and answers

Useful resources

• Trainer.bg/blog• Aristotle – Organon• Topics• Sophistical refutations

• Thinking hats: http://www.debonoforschools.com/pdfs/six-thinking-hats-pre-reading.pdf