About PASCAL
PASCAL is an open project dedicated to constructing a Map of Thought.
In our complex modern society, we aim to provide an Intellectual OS to facilitate better decision-making and essential problem-solving.
Project Objectives
Rather than a mere accumulation of information, we are building a Thinking Toolbox centered on the following three pillars:
- Systematization Organizing scattered insights into a unified format.
- Structuring Clarifying relationships based on abstraction levels and thinking types.
- Practicality Presenting Recipes, combinations of models suited to specific situations.
Definition of Evaluation Scores (1-5)
On this site, each mental model is uniquely scored across four dimensions. This serves as a guide to help you determine which thinking tool to pick up right now.
| Item | Description | 1 (Min) | 5 (Max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versatility | Degree of general applicability | Limited to specific fields | Universal across all domains |
| Immediacy | Speed of effect after learning | Requires long-term practice | Usable the moment you learn it |
| Difficulty | Complexity of the concept | Intuitively understood | Requires high-level abstraction |
| Misuse Risk | Danger of misinterpretation | Low potential for harm | Risk of backfiring or mental bias |
Note: These scores are provisional values based on the editorial team's subjective assessment. Since they vary depending on the user's context, please use them as a general reference.
Roadmap
- Phase 1 (Current) Publication and structuring of 50 selected models.
- Phase 2 Expansion of featured models (100-200) and strengthening classification by Thinking Type.
- Phase 3 Introduction of Thinking Recipes, combining multiple models, and graph visualization.
Contact / Feedback
This Map is a work in progress. We welcome your feedback, including pointers on misuse risks or proposals for new models.
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