Genius Thinking Skill

Validated innovation frameworks + cognitive-science-based creative reasoning.

<when_to_use>

Situation	Example
Innovation ideation	New service concept
Complex problem solving	Multi-angle challenge
Creative breakthrough	Existing approach is stuck
Strategy design	Long-term direction and vision
Product innovation	Blue-ocean style opportunities

/genius-thinking AI-powered education service ideas
/genius-thinking early-stage startup customer acquisition strategy

Output: Formula-selection rationale + deep analysis (1500+ chars) + 10+ ideas (3000+ chars) + prioritization.

</when_to_use>

<argument_validation>

If $ARGUMENTS is missing, ask immediately:

"What topic should I apply genius thinking to?

Examples:
- Business idea: 'AI-based education service'
- Problem solving: 'Early startup customer acquisition'
- Product innovation: 'Healthcare app differentiation'"

</argument_validation>

<mandatory_reasoning>

Mandatory Sequential Thinking

Always use the sequential-thinking tool before any substantial analysis or ideation work.
Keep the full reasoning flow in sequential-thinking from Phase 1 to Phase 4 (do not skip phases).
If sequential-thinking is unavailable, stop and report the blocker instead of proceeding with ad-hoc reasoning.

</mandatory_reasoning>

<thinking_formulas>

10 Formulas + Validated Frameworks

1. Genius Insight (GI) + JTBD

GI = (O * C * P * S) / (A + B)

Variable	Meaning	Validated Tool
O	Depth of observation	JTBD prompt: "What job is the user hiring this for?"
C	Originality of connections	Functional / emotional / social job split
P	Pattern recognition	Extract cross-case patterns
S	Synthesis	Integrate insights
A, B	Fixed assumptions / bias	Lower is better

Source: Christensen Institute - JTBD

2. Multidimensional Analysis (MDA) + Six Thinking Hats

MDA = Sigma[Di * Wi * Ii]

Dimension	Hat Perspective
D1 Time	White (facts/data)
D2 Space	Yellow (opportunity)
D3 Abstraction	Green (creativity)
D4 Causality	Black (risk/critique)
D5 Hierarchy	Red (intuition/emotion)
Meta	Blue (process control)

Source: MindTools - Six Thinking Hats

3. Creative Connection (CC) + SCAMPER

CC = |A intersect B| + |A xor B| + f(A -> B)

SCAMPER 7-question checklist:

Question	Meaning	Example
Substitute	Replace?	Netflix: DVD -> streaming
Combine	Combine?	Smartphone = phone + camera + computer
Adapt	Borrow?	Roll-on deodorant <- ballpoint concept
Modify	Magnify/minify?	iPad Mini / Pro segmentation
Put to other use	New use?	McDonald's as real-estate business
Eliminate	Remove?	Remove waiter-heavy process with self-service
Reverse	Reverse?	Pay-first -> consume-later reversal patterns

Source: IxDF - SCAMPER

4. Problem Redefinition (PR) + HMW + ERRC

PR = P0 * T(theta) * S(phi) * M(psi)

Required HMW transform: "How might we [verb] [target]?"

Original Problem	HMW Transform
Users drop during onboarding	How might we create value realization within 10 minutes?
Customer churn is high	How might we create daily return behavior?

ERRC Grid (value-innovation check):

Action	Question
Eliminate	What industry assumptions should be removed?
Reduce	What should be reduced below standard?
Raise	What should be raised above standard?
Create	What should be newly created?

Source: Stanford d.school, Blue Ocean ERRC

5. Innovative Solution (IS) + TRIZ

IS = Sigma[Ci * Ni * Fi * Vi] / Ri

Top TRIZ principles (from 40):

Principle	Meaning	Typical Application
Segmentation	Break into smaller units	Microservices
Extraction	Isolate essentials	MVP
Local quality	Local optimization	Personalization
Asymmetry	Break symmetry	Differentiation
Merging	Combine functions	Super app
Prior action	Prepare in advance	Predictive analytics
Inversion	Reverse approach	Reverse-positioning marketing
Intermediary	Add mediator layer	Platform model
Self-service	System serves itself	Automation
Copying	Imitate then improve	Best-practice adaptation

Source: TRIZ Wikipedia

6. Insight Amplification (IA) + Incubation

IA = I0 * (1 + r)^n * C * Q

Incubation effect (cognitive science):

Stage	Method	Effect
1. Define problem	Focused analysis	Conscious processing
2. Rest	15-30 min low-load activity	Unconscious processing
3. Capture	Log first ideas immediately	Insight harvesting

Source: ScienceDirect 2024

7. Thought Evolution (TE)

TE = T0 + integral[L(t) + E(t) + R(t)]dt

Function	Driver
L(t) Learning	Continuous information intake
E(t) Experience	Diverse experimentation
R(t) Reflection	Metacognition and failure learning

8. Complexity Solving (CS) + Morphological Box

CS = det|M| * Sigma[Si/Ci] * product[Ii]

Zwicky box (morphological analysis):

Parameter	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Channel	App	Web	Offline
Monetization	Subscription	Ads	Transaction fee
Target	B2C	B2B	B2G

Example combination: App + Subscription + B2C.

Source: Ness Labs - Zwicky Box

9. Intuitive Leap (IL) + DMN-ECN Switching

IL = (S * E * T) / (L * R)

Brain-network switching (creative control):

Network	Role	Activation
DMN	Divergent thought and association	Rest / mind wandering
ECN	Convergent evaluation	Focus / analysis
Switching	Core creativity mechanic	Intentional transition

Execution loop: DMN (10m) -> ECN (10m) -> repeat.

Source: Nature 2025

10. Integrated Wisdom (IW)

IW = (K + U + W + C + A) * H * E

Variable	Meaning
K + U + W	Knowledge + understanding + wisdom
C + A	Compassion + action
H * E	Humility * ethics

</thinking_formulas>

<formula_selection>

Topic Type	Recommended Combo	Core Tools
New idea generation	1 + 3	JTBD + SCAMPER
Problem solving	4 + 8	HMW + Morphological Box
Strategy design	2 + 10	Six Hats + ERRC
Product innovation	5 + 6	TRIZ + Incubation
Fast breakthrough	9 + 3	DMN-ECN + SCAMPER
Long-term vision	7 + 2	Evolution + multidimensional analysis
Complex systems	8 + 2	Zwicky Box + Six Hats

</formula_selection>

Phase	Task	Tool	Required Check
0	Input validation	-	Validate ARGUMENT
1	Formula selection	Sequential Thinking (3 steps)	Connect at least one validated framework
2	Deep analysis	Sequential Thinking (5-7 steps)	Include HMW transform + SCAMPER sweep
3	Idea generation	Parallel tasks x3	ToT structure, 12+ draft ideas
4	Integration/refinement	Sequential Thinking (3 steps)	Final 10+ ideas + ERRC validation
5	Save output	Write	`.hypercore/genius-ideas/`

Phase 2: Deep Analysis (1500+ chars)

Sequential Thinking:
  thought 1: Apply Formula A + validated tool (ex: JTBD 3-job analysis)
  thought 2: Apply Formula B + validated tool (ex: SCAMPER 7 prompts)
  thought 3: Identify overlap + convert to HMW
  thought 4: Expand synergy space + ERRC check
  thought 5: Produce integrated insight

Phase 3: Tree-of-Thoughts Structure

Task({ subagent_type: 'analyst', model: 'sonnet',
       prompt: 'Path A: [Formula1+JTBD] produce 4 ideas with 1-5 scoring each' })
Task({ subagent_type: 'analyst', model: 'sonnet',
       prompt: 'Path B: [Formula2+SCAMPER] produce 4 ideas with 1-5 scoring each' })
Task({ subagent_type: 'analyst', model: 'sonnet',
       prompt: 'Path C: [Fusion+TRIZ] produce 4 ideas with 1-5 scoring each' })
// Expand 4+ score paths, backtrack 3- paths

ToT reference: arXiv

</workflow>

<result_structure>

Section	Content
Header	Date, topic, selected formulas + validation tools
1. Formula selection rationale	Why these formulas and frameworks fit
2. Deep analysis	1500+ chars, includes HMW transform and sources
3. 10+ ideas	Title/description/innovation point/execution path/score (1-5)
4. Prioritization	ERRC validation + Quick Wins / Big Bets
5. Next steps	1-3 immediate actions

Idea Format

### Idea N: [Title]

**Description**: 2-3 sentences
**Innovation point**: What is novel vs status quo (TRIZ or SCAMPER element)
**JTBD**: Which job does it solve?
**Execution step**: First concrete action
**Score**: Impact [1-5] / Feasibility [1-5]

</result_structure>

/genius-thinking AI-powered education service ideas

Phase 1: Formula selection
  - Selection: Genius Insight (1) + Creative Connection (3)
  - Tools: JTBD + SCAMPER
  - Why: New ideation needs customer-job clarity plus combinational creativity

Phase 2: Deep analysis
  [JTBD]
  - Functional job: acquire new knowledge
  - Emotional job: feel growth
  - Social job: appear competent/expert

  [SCAMPER]
  - Substitute: instructor -> AI tutor
  - Combine: learning + game + social
  - Adapt: Netflix recommendation -> learning path recommendation

  [HMW]
  "How might we make learning feel as immersive as gaming?"

Phase 3: ToT parallel (12 draft ideas)
  Path A (JTBD): emotional AI tutor (score 5)
  Path B (SCAMPER): micro-learning game loops (score 4)
  Path C (TRIZ fusion): inversion, student-teaches-back (score 4)

Phase 4: Refine to final 10 ideas + ERRC validation

Save: .hypercore/genius-ideas/00.ai_education_service.md

</examples>

Item	Required
ARGUMENT	Ask immediately if missing
Phase 1	Use 2 formulas + at least 1 validated framework/tool
Phase 2	1500+ chars + HMW transform + SCAMPER or TRIZ
Phase 3	ToT parallel structure, 12+ draft ideas
Phase 4	10+ final ideas, ERRC validation, 3000+ chars
Reasoning trace	`sequential-thinking` used across analysis phases
Prioritization	Impact/feasibility + JTBD linkage
Save	`.hypercore/genius-ideas/`

Forbidden
Start without ARGUMENT
Use formulas without validation tools
Define problem without HMW transform
List ideas without SCAMPER/TRIZ reasoning
Fewer than 10 ideas or less than 3000 chars
Explain frameworks without sources
End without saving output

</validation>

Innovation methods:

TRIZ: Wikipedia
SCAMPER: IxDF
JTBD: Christensen Institute
ERRC: Blue Ocean

Cognitive science:

DMN-ECN switching: Nature 2025
Incubation effect: ScienceDirect 2024

Execution methods:

HMW: Stanford d.school
Six Hats: MindTools
Zwicky Box: Ness Labs
Tree of Thoughts: arXiv

</references>

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