# Worksheet 6.1: Analogy Engine and Cross-Domain Map

*Companion to* Elastic Intelligence, *Chapter 6*

**Name:** ____________________   **Date:** __________

**How to use:** Use this on one stuck problem (Chapter 6).

**The problem in one sentence:**

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| Step | My notes |
|---|---|
| 1. Strip the problem down to its deep structure |  |
| 2. Name the pattern in general terms |  |
| 3. Search distant domains (nature, history, other industries, AI-assisted search) |  |
| 4. Map the borrowed solution back and test it |  |

| Perspective | What it shows | Idea it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| Human |  |  |
| System |  |  |
| Nature or history |  |  |
| Ethics |  |  |

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