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Analogical Reasoning for Novel Problems (Transfer Learning Prompting)

Find similar solved problems from different domains, then transfer solutions. 26% more creative solutions than direct problem-solving. Breaks mental ruts.

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Analogical Reasoning for Novel Problems (Transfer Learning Prompting)

Find similar solved problems from different domains, then transfer solutions. 26% more creative solutions than direct problem-solving. Breaks mental ruts.

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Prompt

Problem: 

Your job: Find analogous problems in other domains and steal their solutions.

1. What is the CORE challenge here (strip away domain-specific details)?
   Example: if your problem is 'team coordination', the core is 'reducing information asymmetry'

2. Find 3 completely different domains that have SOLVED this core challenge
   - Military logistics
   - Biological systems
   - Physics/fluid dynamics
   - Social networks
   - Supply chains
   - Cities/urban planning
   - etc.

3. For each domain, describe:
   - How do they solve this?
   - What's the mechanism?
   - What constraints do they work under?

4. Now: Can you adapt their solution to YOUR problem?
   - What would it look like?
   - What breaks if you try it?
   - What's surprisingly viable?

5. Propose 2-3 hybrid solutions combining the best from each domain.

Examples

Input

{
  "problem": "How do we prevent customer churn in a SaaS when competitors are cheaper?"
}

Output

Core challenge identified as 'switching cost creation', 3 domain analogies (immune system, ecosystem lock-in, city infrastructure), mechanisms explained, adapted solutions, and 2-3 hybrid strategies.

Sources

https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/a0024898

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