models · Second-order thinking
15 min · pencil
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And then what?
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Second-order thinking means asking “and then what?” again and again.
- Ask “and then what?” and write what happens next.
- Keep going. Is the last box good or bad?
Example: It rains all week → the plants grow → more bugs → more birds visit.
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Why it matters: The first result of a choice is easy to see. Good thinkers also look at what comes after.
- Was the last box good or bad?
- Who else is affected further down the chain?
Extend it: Ask “and then what?” about a real family decision.
My brain felt: ☐ easy ☐ just right ☐ stretchy
One thing I learned: ________________________
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