I began with Four Nested Questions Later I added two more questions and nesting contexts Time and Place--When and Where.
I believe that each of the questions below are embedded in the contexts of the question that follows. Each number in the series represents a larger context that affects the smaller numbered domains.
# Take Note: One works from Q1 toward Q6 to fix problems, going only as far as needed for a fix. To create something new on begins with Q6 and works all the way to Q1.
**A sequence for exploring problems and opportunities: ** * [ ] 1-What is going on? (Obvious to direct observation.) > How well is it working?
* [ ] 2-How does it work? (Not generally obvious. Requires models and maps.) > What is the design (structure), dynamics, and mechanics?
* [ ] 3-Who does it affect? (Political, social, systems.) > Who are the past, current, and future stakeholders?
* [ ] 4-Why does it matter? > What human needs does it take care of?
* [ ] 5-Where does it have impact? > What places does it require and affect and emerge from?
* [ ] 6-When does it have relevance? > What is it's history and future? When did it originate? When will it end? How long will we care? How many generations will it affect?