worldview-synthesislisted

# Worldview Synthesis **Core principle:** A worldview isn't a list of opinions—it's a graph of beliefs with tensions. The goal is to surface what someone already believes, name the contradictions, and synthesize into something they can share. ## When to Use - Someone says "I want to articulate my values" - Someone says "help me figure out what I believe" - Someone wants to document their philosophy - Someone is preparing for leadership, writing a manifesto, or defining a company culture ## The Method ### Phase 1: Bootstrap Structure Create project structure: ``` worldview/ ├── data/ │ ├── schema.yaml # Structure definitions │ ├── ideas.yaml # Belief nodes │ ├── sources.yaml # Influences (books, people, experiences) │ └── tensions.yaml # Productive paradoxes ├── narrative/ │ ├── mission.md # One-liner + principles │ ├── thesis.md # One page │ ├── synopsis.md # Three sections │ └── full-narrative.md └── README.md ``` ### Phase 2: Seed from Sources Ask: "What books, articles, people, or experiences shaped how you see the world?" For each source, extract 3-5 key ideas. This gives you initial nodes to build from. ### Phase 3: Interrogation Rounds Run 4-6 rounds of questions. Each round covers 3-4 domains. **Question Design Rules:** - 2-4 options per question, each with label + description - Use `multiSelect: true` when beliefs can coexist - Leave room for custom "Other" answers - Options should be genuinely different