moai-foundation-thinking

# MoAI Foundation Thinking Structured thinking toolkit for creative problem-solving and rigorous analysis. Integrates three complementary frameworks that cover the full spectrum from idea generation to critical evaluation. Core Philosophy: Generate broadly, evaluate rigorously, question deeply. Creativity and criticism are complementary forces. ## Quick Reference What is the Thinking Toolkit? Three integrated frameworks for structured thinking: - Critical Evaluation: Rigorous 7-step analysis to assess proposals and detect flaws - Diverge-Converge: Systematic brainstorming from 20-50 raw ideas to 3-5 validated solutions - Deep Questioning: 6-layer progressive inquiry to uncover hidden requirements and risks When to Use Each Framework: - Evaluating a proposal or recommendation: Critical Evaluation - Generating solutions for an open-ended problem: Diverge-Converge - Exploring an unfamiliar domain or unclear requirement: Deep Questioning - Complex decisions: Combine all three (Question first, Generate second, Evaluate third) Quick Access: - Rigorous proposal assessment: [Critical Evaluation Module](modules/critical-evaluation.md) - Creative solution generation: [Diverge-Converge Module](modules/diverge-converge.md) - Progressive inquiry: [Deep Questioning Module](modules/deep-questioning.md) --- ## Implementation Guide ### Framework 1: Critical Evaluation Purpose: Systematically assess proposals, claims, and recommendations to detect flaws before commitment. Seven-St...