| name | hummbl-framework |
| description | Complete HUMMBL Base120 mental models framework with all 120 models across 6 transformations (Perspective, Inversion, Composition, Decomposition, Recursion, Meta-Systems). Includes model selection guidance, evidence standards, quality criteria, and application methodology. Essential reference for HUMMBL-based development, analysis, and problem-solving. |
HUMMBL Framework Skill
Comprehensive reference for the HUMMBL (Human Understanding through Mental Model-Based Learning) Base120 framework. Provides complete access to all 120 validated mental models, transformation methodologies, model selection guidance, and application patterns.
Framework Overview
Base120 Structure:
- 6 Transformations × 20 Models Each = 120 Total Models
- Validation Date: October 29, 2025
- Quality Score: 9.2/10 average
- Priority Levels: P1-P7 (empirically derived usage frequency)
The 6 Transformations
1. Perspective (P) - P1 through P20
Purpose: Frame and name what is
Core Function: How we see, interpret, and conceptualize problems
When to Use: When you need multiple viewpoints, stakeholder analysis, or problem framing
Complete P-Series Models:
- P1: First Principles - Break down to fundamental truths
- P2: Stakeholder Mapping - Identify all affected parties
- P3: Mental Models - Recognize thinking frameworks in use
- P4: Lens Shifting - View from different perspectives
- P5: Framing Effects - How presentation shapes perception
- P6: Observer Bias - Account for subjective interpretation
- P7: Perspective Taking - Adopt another's viewpoint
- P8: Context Awareness - Situational factors that shape meaning
- P9: Paradigm Shifts - Fundamental worldview changes
- P10: Worldview Analysis - Core beliefs and assumptions
- P11: Cultural Frames - How culture shapes interpretation
- P12: Temporal Perspective - Time horizon effects
- P13: Scale Perspective - Zoom in/out effects
- P14: Systems Perspective - See interconnections
- P15: Narrative Framing - Story shapes understanding
- P16: Value Lenses - How values filter perception
- P17: Disciplinary Perspectives - Field-specific views
- P18: Ideological Frames - Political/philosophical lenses
- P19: Emotional Perspective - Feeling-based interpretation
- P20: Meta-Perspective - Awareness of perspective itself
2. Inversion (IN) - IN1 through IN20
Purpose: Reverse assumptions
Core Function: Challenge conventional thinking by inverting problems
When to Use: When stuck, need creativity, or want to find non-obvious solutions
Complete IN-Series Models:
- IN1: Inversion - Solve by considering opposite
- IN2: Negative Space - What's NOT there matters
- IN3: Via Negativa - Improve by removing, not adding
- IN4: Antifragile - Gains from disorder
- IN5: Reverse Engineering - Work backwards from end state
- IN6: Contrapositive - If A→B, then ¬B→¬A
- IN7: Devil's Advocate - Argue against to strengthen
- IN8: Premortem - Assume failure, work backwards
- IN9: Opportunity Cost - What you give up
- IN10: Negative Visualization - Imagine loss to appreciate
- IN11: Subtraction - Remove to improve
- IN12: Constraints as Enablers - Limits drive creativity
- IN13: Counterfactual Thinking - What if opposite happened?
- IN14: Reverse Mentoring - Junior teaches senior
- IN15: Disconfirmation - Seek evidence against belief
- IN16: Paradoxical Thinking - Embrace contradictions
- IN17: Beginner's Mind - Un-learn to learn fresh
- IN18: Negative Indicators - Absence as signal
- IN19: Inverse Problems - Define by what it's not
- IN20: Symmetry Breaking - Find asymmetric advantages
3. Composition (CO) - CO1 through CO20
Purpose: Combine parts into wholes
Core Function: Integration, synthesis, building up from components
When to Use: When assembling solutions, integrating ideas, or creating systems
Complete CO-Series Models:
- CO1: Synergy - Whole > sum of parts
- CO2: Emergence - New properties at higher levels
- CO3: Integration - Combine disparate elements
- CO4: Synthesis - Merge ideas into new whole
- CO5: Modularity - Independent components compose
- CO6: Ecosystem Thinking - Interconnected components
- CO7: Value Chain - Sequential value addition
- CO8: Layered Abstraction - Levels build on each other
- CO9: Network Effects - Value increases with connections
- CO10: Complementarity - Elements enhance each other
- CO11: Bundling - Package for greater value
- CO12: Cross-Pollination - Ideas from different domains
- CO13: Convergence - Multiple paths to same solution
- CO14: Gestalt - Pattern recognition in wholes
- CO15: Compounding - Small additions accumulate
- CO16: Scaffolding - Build support structures
- CO17: Stack Thinking - Layer technologies/capabilities
- CO18: Interfacing - Connect systems cleanly
- CO19: Orchestration - Coordinate multiple components
- CO20: Holistic Integration - Unify all elements
4. Decomposition (DE) - DE1 through DE20
Purpose: Break wholes into components
Core Function: Analysis, simplification, understanding through division
When to Use: When analyzing complex systems, debugging, or need to understand structure
Complete DE-Series Models:
- DE1: Root Cause Analysis - Find fundamental cause
- DE2: Divide and Conquer - Split problem into parts
- DE3: Modularization - Separate into independent units
- DE4: Abstraction Layers - Separate levels of detail
- DE5: Critical Path - Identify essential sequence
- DE6: Bottleneck Analysis - Find limiting constraint
- DE7: Pareto Analysis - 80/20 rule, vital few
- DE8: Failure Mode Analysis - How things can break
- DE9: Decision Trees - Branch out possibilities
- DE10: Value Stream Mapping - Trace value flow
- DE11: Force Field Analysis - Driving vs restraining forces
- DE12: SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
- DE13: Work Breakdown Structure - Hierarchical task decomposition
- DE14: Component Analysis - Individual element examination
- DE15: Causal Chains - A causes B causes C
- DE16: Dependency Mapping - What depends on what
- DE17: Gap Analysis - Current vs desired state
- DE18: Problem Disaggregation - Break into sub-problems
- DE19: Segmentation - Divide into meaningful groups
- DE20: Reductionism - Understand via simplest parts
5. Recursion (RE) - RE1 through RE20
Purpose: Iterate, feedback, self-reference
Core Function: Loops, feedback systems, self-similar patterns
When to Use: When dealing with feedback loops, iterative processes, or self-referential systems
Complete RE-Series Models:
- RE1: Feedback Loops - Output influences input
- RE2: Iterative Refinement - Successive improvements
- RE3: Self-Reference - System refers to itself
- RE4: Reflexivity - Observer affects observed
- RE5: Recursion - Function calls itself
- RE6: Fractal Thinking - Self-similarity at scales
- RE7: Virtuous Cycles - Positive reinforcing loops
- RE8: Vicious Cycles - Negative reinforcing loops
- RE9: Compound Growth - Growth on growth
- RE10: Homeostasis - Self-regulating equilibrium
- RE11: Adaptation - Learning from feedback
- RE12: Evolutionary Thinking - Iterate with selection
- RE13: Bootstrapping - Self-starting process
- RE14: Meta-Learning - Learning to learn
- RE15: Autopoiesis - Self-creating systems
- RE16: Strange Loops - Paradoxical self-reference
- RE17: Circular Causality - A causes B causes A
- RE18: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy - Belief creates reality
- RE19: Second-Order Effects - Effects of effects
- RE20: Infinite Regress - Endless nesting
6. Meta-Systems (SY) - SY1 through SY20
Purpose: Coordinate systems-of-systems
Core Function: Higher-order patterns, system integration, meta-level thinking
When to Use: When coordinating multiple systems, strategic planning, or framework design
Complete SY-Series Models:
- SY1: Systems Thinking - See interconnections
- SY2: Second-Order Thinking - Consequences of consequences
- SY3: Butterfly Effect - Small changes, big impacts
- SY4: Leverage Points - High-impact interventions
- SY5: Unintended Consequences - Unpredicted outcomes
- SY6: Complexity Theory - Emergent system behavior
- SY7: Resilience - Ability to absorb shocks
- SY8: Antifragility - Gains from volatility
- SY9: Optionality - Value of choices
- SY10: Black Swans - Rare, high-impact events
- SY11: Red Queen Effect - Running to stay in place
- SY12: Tragedy of Commons - Individual vs collective good
- SY13: Cobra Effect - Solution worsens problem
- SY14: Goodhart's Law - Measured metric loses meaning
- SY15: Shifting Baselines - Changing reference points
- SY16: Lindy Effect - Age predicts longevity
- SY17: Ergodicity - Time vs ensemble averages differ
- SY18: Path Dependence - History constrains future
- SY19: Model Selection - Choose right mental model
- SY20: Meta-Models - Models about models
Model Selection Framework (SY19 Application)
Quick Selection Guide
| Problem Type | Use Transformation | Top 3 Models |
|---|
| Unclear problem definition | Perspective (P) | P1, P2, P4 |
| Conventional thinking stuck | Inversion (IN) | IN1, IN8, IN17 |
| Building/integrating solution | Composition (CO) | CO1, CO4, CO20 |
| Complex system analysis | Decomposition (DE) | DE1, DE6, DE7 |
| Feedback/iteration issues | Recursion (RE) | RE1, RE2, RE7 |
| Strategic/systemic challenge | Meta-Systems (SY) | SY1, SY2, SY4 |
Priority Levels (P1-P7)
Models ranked by empirical usage frequency:
P1 (Highest Utility): P1, P2, IN1, CO1, DE1, RE1, SY1
P2 (High Utility): P4, IN8, CO4, DE7, RE2, SY2
P3 (Regular Use): P3, IN3, CO5, DE2, RE7, SY4
P4-P7 (Situational): Specialized, powerful when needed
Application Templates
Template: Perspective Analysis (P-Series)
Input: Problem statement, context
Process:
- Apply P1 (First Principles): What are fundamental truths?
- Apply P2 (Stakeholder Mapping): Who is affected?
- Apply P4 (Lens Shifting): View from 3 different perspectives
- Apply P8 (Context): What situational factors matter?
Output: Multi-perspective problem understanding
Template: Inversion Analysis (IN-Series)
Input: Problem, current approach
Process:
- Apply IN1 (Inversion): What if we did opposite?
- Apply IN8 (Premortem): Assume failure, why?
- Apply IN3 (Via Negativa): What should we stop?
- Apply IN15 (Disconfirmation): What evidence contradicts?
Output: Non-obvious insights, blind spots revealed
Template: Composition Strategy (CO-Series)
Input: Components, requirements
Process:
- Apply CO1 (Synergy): How do parts enhance each other?
- Apply CO4 (Synthesis): How to merge into coherent whole?
- Apply CO19 (Orchestration): How to coordinate?
- Apply CO20 (Holistic Integration): Complete unification
Output: Integrated solution architecture
Template: Decomposition Analysis (DE-Series)
Input: Complex system
Process:
- Apply DE1 (Root Cause): Why does this exist/happen?
- Apply DE2 (Divide & Conquer): Break into logical parts
- Apply DE6 (Bottleneck): What's the constraint?
- Apply DE7 (Pareto): What's the vital 20%?
Output: System understanding, actionable insights
Template: Recursion Analysis (RE-Series)
Input: System with feedback
Process:
- Apply RE1 (Feedback Loops): Map all loops
- Apply RE7 (Virtuous Cycles): Identify positive loops
- Apply RE8 (Vicious Cycles): Identify negative loops
- Apply RE2 (Iterative Refinement): Design improvement process
Output: Feedback map, intervention points
Template: Meta-Systems Strategy (SY-Series)
Input: Strategic question
Process:
- Apply SY1 (Systems Thinking): See whole system
- Apply SY2 (Second-Order): What are consequences of consequences?
- Apply SY4 (Leverage Points): Where to intervene?
- Apply SY19 (Model Selection): Which other models apply?
Output: Strategic insight, leverage points
Quality & Evidence Standards
Quality Criteria (9.0/10 Target)
Each model assessed on:
- Clarity: Clear definition and boundaries
- Utility: Practical, actionable insights
- Evidence: Research-backed, validated
- Pedagogy: Teachable, transferable
- Integration: Combines with other models
Overall Framework Score: 9.2/10 (October 2025 validation)
Evidence Requirements
- Minimum 2 peer-reviewed sources per model
- Real-world application examples
- Validation through case studies
- Academic citations in HUMMBL Bibliography v1
Integration with MCP Server
Recommended Endpoints
- /models - List all 120 models with metadata
- /transformations - Get transformation definitions
- /select-model - SY19 model selection logic
- /apply/{transformation} - Apply transformation to problem
- /search - FTS5 search across models
Database Schema
CREATE TABLE mental_models (
code TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
transformation TEXT NOT NULL,
name TEXT NOT NULL,
description TEXT,
priority INTEGER,
use_cases JSON,
examples JSON,
quality_score REAL
);
Resources
- Official Source: HUMMBL Mental Models (Oct 29, 2025)
- Framework: Unified Tier Framework v1.0
- Bibliography: HUMMBL Bibliography v1 (120+ citations)
- Validation: BASE120 Validator (9.2/10 quality)
Quick Reference
Top 12 Models (P1-P2 Priority):
- P1 First Principles
- P2 Stakeholder Mapping
- IN1 Inversion
- IN8 Premortem
- CO1 Synergy
- CO4 Synthesis
- DE1 Root Cause
- DE7 Pareto
- RE1 Feedback Loops
- RE2 Iterative Refinement
- SY1 Systems Thinking
- SY2 Second-Order Thinking
Use this skill for: Mental model reference, model selection, transformation application, MCP server development, problem analysis, strategic thinking
