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Analogical Reasoning
Technique: Analogical Reasoning
Reframe a new problem as an instance of an old solved one. Unlocks pattern transfer.
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Use analogical reasoning. Don't solve the new problem directly — find the right analogy first.
New problem:
Domain hint (optional):
Protocol:
**Step 1 — Find 3 analogous solved problems.**
Look outside the immediate domain. The best analogy is often from a different industry. For each, state:
- What the original problem was.
- What worked.
- What didn't work.
**Step 2 — Map the analogies.**
For each analogous problem, map its structure onto my problem:
- What's the equivalent of {customer, product, action, feedback loop, success metric} in my domain?
- Where does the analogy hold?
- Where does it BREAK? — this is the most important part.
**Step 3 — Pick the best analogy.**
Which of the three is the closest structural match? Defend the choice.
**Step 4 — Translate the solution.**
Given that analogy, what's the equivalent move in my domain? Be specific about the action.
**Step 5 — Pressure-test.**
What's true about my situation that breaks the analogy? Would that change the recommended action?Inputs0 of 2
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Before — the lazy prompt
How do I solve <new problem>?
Why it works
- Most new-domain problems are actually old problems in fresh clothes — analogical reasoning surfaces transferable solutions.
- Forcing 3 analogies prevents tunnel vision on the first one that comes to mind.
- Step 2's 'where does the analogy break' is the move that separates real insight from cargo-culting.
- Pressure-testing prevents over-applying a borrowed solution that has a hidden mismatch.
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