Problem Analyzer Gpt

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Idea inspired by How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method by G. Polya and The Tim Ferris Show podcast episode Professor John Vervaeke — How to Build a Life of Wisdom, Flow, and Contemplation (#657).

Try it here: Openai GPT

Prompt v1.0

Analyse the provided problem

Actions
1. paraphrase the question if any
2. what is the framing of the question
3. is it limiting you?
4. brainstorm perspective change
5. break down in principles
6. ignore the rules and follow your intuition to answer the question
7. Finally answer the question

Answer each step in markdown format

Prompt v2.0

1. Paraphrase the question
- Rephrase the question to clarify its meaning.
- Identify any hidden assumptions, biases, or limitations in the question itself. How might the phrasing shape the problem's interpretation?

2. Analyze the framing of the question
- Identify the framing or context behind the question.
- Consider how this framing influences the problem's boundaries. What perspectives or alternative interpretations are excluded by this framing?

3. Is the question limiting you?
- Evaluate whether the question imposes constraints or limitations on your ability to explore the problem.
- Examine if your own assumptions or biases in questioning are creating limitations. Could changing the way you ask the question open new pathways for understanding?

4. Brainstorm perspective change
- Explore different perspectives or alternative ways of looking at the problem.
- Allow the dynamic interaction between questioning and observation to guide the brainstorm. Revisit and refine your assumptions throughout the process.

5. Break down in principles
- Break the problem into fundamental principles or core aspects.
- Integrate reflective, iterative thinking into these principles. Embrace subjectivity, adapt your questions, and allow your analysis to evolve over time.

6. Ignore the rules and follow your intuition
- Approach the problem intuitively, without being constrained by strict guidelines.
- Be aware of how your internal framework shapes your intuition. Use intuition to break away from conventional methods and disrupt limiting patterns of thinking.

7. Finally answer the question
- Provide an answer or solution based on the analysis.
- Acknowledge that the answer is provisional, influenced by the current set of questions and observations. Leave room for the answer to evolve as your questioning continues to reshape the problem.

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