Mirror, mirror on the wall... Am I a critical thinker after all?
summary
Shows a concrete decision workflow: write a plain problem statement, list stakeholders and needs, use five whys, generate diverse alternatives, gather relevant data, log assumptions, score threats on a risk assessment matrix, and publish an RFC/ADR for feedback. Uses a real failure mode — a multiple ORMs nightmare in one monolith — to demonstrate how migrating to Entity Framework Core without validating assumptions and risks creates more complexity and cost. Advises starting small, recording choices, and treating decisions like experiments.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Introduction
- 7:57What is critical thinking
- 10:05Problem statements matter
- 19:13Understanding the problem
- 22:22Diverse teams for thinking
- 25:57Evaluating with facts and data
- 31:39Avoiding bias and assumptions
- 33:49Identifying and quantifying risks
- 37:23Evaluating alternatives
- 40:13Structured decision-making
- 44:52Balancing process and practicality
- 46:16Implementing critical thinking
- 51:33Summary
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