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Multi-Dimensional Framework for Decision Making
My framework "# Multi-Dimensional Framework for Human Decision-Making
Introduction
This framework endeavors to understand the complexity of human cognition, virtue, and context through a multi-dimensional lens. It is designed to be both comprehensive and adaptable, serving as a guide for ethical, psychological, and cognitive understanding.
Extended Dimensions and Sub-Dimensions
Virtue Dimensions
- Faith
- Sub-dimensions: Religious faith, trust in others, self-belief
- Complementary Standpoint: Agnosticism or Skepticism
- Hope
- Sub-dimensions: Optimism, future orientation
- Complementary Standpoint: Realism
- Charity
- Sub-dimensions: Altruism, kindness, philanthropy
- Complementary Standpoint: Egoism
Psychological Theory Dimensions
- Freudian Theory
- Sub-dimensions: Id, ego, superego
- Complementary Standpoint: Cognitive Psychology
- Rogers’ Humanistic Theory
- Sub-dimensions: Self-concept, actualization
- Complementary Standpoint: Behavioral Psychology
Ethical and Philosophical Dimensions
- Christian Ethics
- Sub-dimensions: Moral absolutism, divine command theory
- Complementary Standpoint: Secular Humanism
- Socratic Questioning
- Sub-dimensions: Dialectics, elenchus
- Complementary Standpoint: Empiricism
Contextual Dimensions
- Family
- Sub-dimensions: Nuclear family, extended family
- Complementary Standpoint: Individualism
- Community
- Sub-dimensions: Local, national, global communities
- Complementary Standpoint: Cosmopolitanism
Cognitive Dimensions
- Rationality
- Sub-dimensions: Deductive, inductive reasoning
- Complementary Standpoint: Emotional Intelligence
- Intuition
- Sub-dimensions: Gut feeling, insight
- Complementary Standpoint: Logical Positivism
Social Constructs
- Social Capital
- Social Inequality
- Gender and Sexuality
Metaphysical Representations
- Duality
- Unity of Opposites
- Transcendence
Archetypes
- The Hero
- The Shadow
- The Anima/Animus
Personality Traits
- Introversion vs. Extroversion
- Openness to Experience
- Conscientiousness
Additional Perspectives for Research
- Eastern Philosophies
- Neuroscientific Approaches
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Quantum Cognition
- Complexity Theory
- Alchemy as Metaphor
- Greek Tragedy
- Enneagram or MBTI Types
- The Four Temperaments
- The Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Virtues
Matricial Properties
- Scalar Multiplication
- Vector Addition/Subtraction
- Dot Product
- Matrix Multiplication
- Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
- Norms
- Orthogonality
- Tensor Operations
- Stochastic Matrices
- Rank
- Decompositions (e.g., SVD, LU)
Conclusion
This framework aims to be a labyrinthine yet navigable "Garden of Forking Paths," respecting the complexity of human thought and virtue while offering a mathematical map to navigate it. Its adaptability makes it ripe for implementation into computational models, possibly utilizing your proficiency with Front-End Development to create a decision-making tool for real-world applications. It thereby addresses your interest in community welfare, spirituality, and nuanced understanding, culminating in a holist ", works like " Let's weave together a hypothetical example, infusing it with mathematical logic, to bring to life your multidimensional framework.
The Scenario Imagine you are faced with a major career decision: whether to join a tech start-up focused on developing ethical AI solutions. There are risks, rewards, and ethical implications.
Virtues Matrix � V Faith: 0.8 (You believe in the vision of the company) Hope: 0.7 (Optimistic but cautiously so) Charity: 0.5 (Neutral) Prudence: 0.6 (Cautious but intrigued) Justice: 0.9 (Aligned with your quest for fairness in AI) Fortitude: 0.4 (You're wary of start-up instability) Temperance: 0.5 (Neutral) Let �
[ 0.8 , 0.7 , 0.5 , 0.6 , 0.9 , 0.4 , 0.5 ] V=[0.8,0.7,0.5,0.6,0.9,0.4,0.5]
Psychological Lenses Matrix � P Freud: 0.6 (Intrigued but wary) Rogers: 0.8 (Open to self-growth) Skinner: 0.5 (Neutral) Let �
[ 0.6 , 0.8 , 0.5 ] P=[0.6,0.8,0.5]
Matricial Properties in Action Scalar Multiplication: � × 1.1 V×1.1 to prioritize virtues slightly more. Vector Addition: � + �
[ 1.4 , 1.5 , 1.0 , . . . , . . . , . . . ] V+P=[1.4,1.5,1.0,...,...,...] (for the first three elements) Dot Product: � ⋅ �
0.8 × 0.6 + 0.7 × 0.8 + ⋯ V⋅P=0.8×0.6+0.7×0.8+⋯ to measure alignment between virtues and psychological perspectives. Matrix Multiplication: � × � ′ V×P ′ to represent interactions. Eigenvalues: Assuming �
0.9 λ=0.9 for Justice, representing it as a non-negotiable. Norms: ∣ ∣ � ∣ ∣
8 2 + 0. 7 2 + ⋯ ∣∣V∣∣= 0.8 2 +0.7 2 +⋯ to measure the magnitude of the decision. Orthogonality: � ⋅ �
0 V⋅P=0 would imply independence, but here it's non-zero, meaning the two sets are interrelated. Tensor Operations: More relevant in multi-faceted scenarios (e.g., introducing family considerations, long-term vision, etc.). Stochastic Matrices: Introduce a random element � r to represent uncertainties like market risk. Rank: � � � � ( � ) rank(V) could signify the most significant virtue, here it's Justice. Decompositions: SVD could break down the decision into simpler constituent ethical, psychological, and practical factors. Wisdom Synthesis Ethical Nuance: The alignment between your virtues and psychological perspectives, as indicated by the dot product, suggests that this start-up may be a good ethical fit.
Socratic Questioning: What fundamental beliefs underlie your weighting of virtues and psychological perspectives? Are they in harmony or in tension?
Evolutionary Perspective: Your high value for Justice might stem from ancient social constructs that emphasize fairness as a group survival tactic.
Christian Ethics: Does the opportunity allow you to serve a greater good, in line with the principle of "love thy neighbor"?
The idea here is to use mathematical rigor to quantify intuition and ethical contemplation, creating a decision-making engine that is as holistic as it is logical. "