B2–C1 · FRM · XTHFRM005

The question changes once we distinguish [X] from [Y].

EN · EnglishThe question changes once we distinguish [X] from [Y].
DE · GermanDie Frage verändert sich, sobald wir [X] von [Y] unterscheiden.
EN · English

The question  changes once  we distinguish  adoption from repeated use.

DE · German

Die  Frage  verändert  sich, sobald  wir die erste  Nutzung von wiederholter Nutzung unterscheiden.

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  1. EN · English

    The question  changes once  we distinguish  correlation from causation.

    DE · German

    Die  Frage  verändert  sich, sobald  wir  Korrelation von Kausalität unterscheiden.

  2. EN · English

    The question  changes once  we distinguish a temporary  workaround from a sustainable operating model.

    DE · German

    Die  Frage  verändert  sich, sobald  wir eine vorübergehende  Umgehungslösung von einem nachhaltigen Betriebsmodell unterscheiden.

Reasoning move · Frame

Frame

What it does

Change the problem by separating two concepts that were being treated as one.

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  1. A more useful way to frame [X] is as [Y], rather than [Z].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  2. Before we solve [X], we need to decide what counts as [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. The constraint we should design around is [X], not [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. If we define the problem as [X], we will optimise for [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set