1. Inspect the Effortless  
   Pick one task you do instantly. Write down three hidden steps that must be happening. If you struggle, that’s the point.

2. Prefer the Predictive Model  
   Compare two explanations. Choose the one that makes a risky prediction. Bet on usefulness over elegance.

3. Feature Hunt  
   Take an object you recognize easily. List its features instead of naming it. Notice what stays stable across variations.

4. Break It on Purpose  
   Ask what would confuse this system first. Confusion reveals structure.

5. Swap the Encoding  
   Rewrite a problem visually, verbally, or as rules. See which version unlocks progress fastest.

6. Trace the Pipeline  
   Map one thought from input to action. Where are symbols stored? Where are they transformed?

7. Define “Enough” Intelligence  
   Write the minimum checklist a system must pass before you’d call it intelligent. Be honest.

8. Watch Your Definitions  
   Notice when disagreements persist. Ask whether you’re using the same meaning for key terms. Many arguments aren’t disagreements… they’re mismatches.

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