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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, application methodology, and validation checklist. Version 1.0-beta definitive reference.

HUMMBL Base120 Mental Models Framework Skill

Version: 1.0-beta (Definitive Reference)
Source: Google Drive (Created 10/16/2025)
Status: PRODUCTION – DO NOT MODIFY WITHOUT APPROVAL

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Overview

Comprehensive reference for the HUMMBL Base120 framework, featuring 120 validated mental models across 6 transformation categories with precise codes, official names, and one-line definitions.
Use this skill for: mental model reference, model selection, transformation analysis, MCP server development, agent training, and problem-solving.

Base120 Architecture

• 6 Transformations × 20 Models Each = 120 Total Models
• Coding: [TRANSFORMATION][NUMBER] (e.g., P1, IN15, CO7)
• Validation Date: October 16, 2025
• Quality Score: 9.2/10 average
• Priority Levels: P1–P7 (empirically derived usage frequency)

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The 6 Transformations and Models

P — Perspective / Identity (P1–P20)

Transform: Frame and name what is. Anchor or shift point of view.

Code	Name	One-Line Definition
P1	First Principles Framing	Reduce complex problems to foundational truths that cannot be further simplified
P2	Stakeholder Mapping	Identify all parties with interest, influence, or impact in a system or decision
P3	Identity Stack	Recognize that individuals operate from multiple nested identities simultaneously
P4	Lens Shifting	Deliberately adopt different interpretive frameworks to reveal hidden aspects
P5	Empathy Mapping	Systematically capture what stakeholders see, think, feel, and do in their context
P6	Point-of-View Anchoring	Establish and maintain a consistent reference frame before analysis begins
P7	Perspective Switching	Rotate through multiple viewpoints to identify invariants and blind spots
P8	Narrative Framing	Structure information as causal stories with conflict, choice, and consequence
P9	Cultural Lens Shifting	Adjust communication and interpretation for different cultural contexts and norms
P10	Context Windowing	Define explicit boundaries in time, space, and scope for analysis or action
P11	Role Perspective-Taking	Temporarily inhabit specific roles to understand constraints and priorities
P12	Temporal Framing	Organize understanding across past causes, present states, and future implications
P13	Spatial Framing	Scale perspective from local details to global patterns and back
P14	Reference Class Framing	Select comparable situations to inform judgment and avoid uniqueness bias
P15	Assumption Surfacing	Explicitly identify and document beliefs underlying plans or models
P16	Identity-Context Reciprocity	Recognize how identities shape interpretations and contexts reinforce identities
P17	Frame Control & Reframing	Consciously select or reshape interpretive frames to enable new solutions
P18	Boundary Object Selection	Choose representations that bridge multiple perspectives while remaining meaningful
P19	Sensemaking Canvases	Deploy structured templates to systematically capture and organize observations
P20	Worldview Articulation	Make explicit the fundamental beliefs and values that drive interpretation and action

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IN — Inversion (IN1–IN20)

Transform: Reverse assumptions. Examine opposites, edges, negations.

Code	Name	One-Line Definition
IN1	Subtractive Thinking	Improve systems by removing elements rather than adding complexity
IN2	Premortem Analysis	Assume failure has occurred and work backward to identify causes
IN3	Problem Reversal	Solve the inverse of the stated problem to reveal insights
IN4	Contra-Logic	Argue the opposite position to stress-test assumptions and expose weak reasoning
IN5	Negative Space Framing	Study what is absent rather than what is present
IN6	Inverse/Proof by Contradiction	Assume a claim is false, derive logical impossibility, thus proving the claim true
IN7	Boundary Testing	Explore extreme conditions to find system limits and breaking points
IN8	Contrapositive Reasoning	Use logical equivalence that "if A then B" equals "if not B then not A"
IN9	Backward Induction	Begin with desired end state and work backward to determine necessary steps
IN10	Red Teaming	Organize adversarial review to find vulnerabilities through simulated attack
IN11	Devil's Advocate Protocol	Assign explicit role to argue against group consensus or preferred option
IN12	Failure First Design	Begin planning by identifying all possible failure modes and designing to prevent them
IN13	Opportunity Cost Focus	Evaluate options by what must be forgone rather than what is gained
IN14	Second-Order Effects (Inverted)	Trace negative downstream consequences rather than immediate benefits
IN15	Constraint Reversal	Temporarily remove assumed constraints to explore alternative solution space
IN16	Inverse Optimization	Maximize worst outcomes to understand system vulnerabilities
IN17	Counterfactual Negation	Imagine outcomes if key decision had been reversed
IN18	Kill-Criteria & Stop Rules	Define conditions that trigger project termination before launch
IN19	Harm Minimization (Via Negativa)	Improve by removing harmful elements rather than adding beneficial ones
IN20	Antigoals & Anti-Patterns Catalog	Document failure modes to avoid rather than success patterns to emulate

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CO — Composition (CO1–CO20)

Transform: Combine parts into coherent wholes.

Code	Name	One-Line Definition
CO1	Synergy Principle	Design combinations where integrated value exceeds sum of parts
CO2	Chunking	Group related elements into meaningful units to reduce cognitive load
CO3	Functional Composition	Chain pure operations where output of one becomes input of next
CO4	Interdisciplinary Synthesis	Merge insights from distinct fields to generate novel solutions
CO5	Emergence	Recognize higher-order behavior arising from component interactions
CO6	Gestalt Integration	Perceive and leverage whole patterns rather than isolated components
CO7	Network Effects	Exploit increasing value as user base or connections grow
CO8	Layered Abstraction	Separate concerns into hierarchical levels with clear interfaces between them
CO9	Interface Contracts	Define explicit agreements about data structures and behavior between components
CO10	Pipeline Orchestration	Coordinate sequential stages with explicit handoffs and error handling
CO11	Pattern Composition (Tiling)	Combine repeating elements to construct complex structures efficiently
CO12	Modular Interoperability	Ensure independent components work together through standardized connections
CO13	Cross-Domain Analogy	Transfer solution patterns from one domain to solve problems in another
CO14	Platformization	Extract common capabilities into reusable infrastructure serving multiple use cases
CO15	Combinatorial Design	Systematically explore option combinations to find optimal configurations
CO16	System Integration Testing	Verify assembled components work correctly together, not just in isolation
CO17	Orchestration vs Choreography	Choose between centralized coordination or distributed peer-to-peer interaction
CO18	Knowledge Graphing	Represent information as interconnected entities and relationships
CO19	Multi-Modal Integration	Synthesize information from different sensory or data modalities
CO20	Holistic Integration	Unify disparate elements into coherent, seamless whole where boundaries dissolve

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DE — Decomposition (DE1–DE20)

Transform: Break complex systems into constituent parts.

Code	Name	One-Line Definition
DE1	Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys)	Iteratively ask why problems occur until fundamental cause emerges
DE2	Factorization	Separate multiplicative components to understand relative contribution of each factor
DE3	Modularization	Partition system into self-contained units with minimal interdependencies
DE4	Layered Breakdown	Decompose from system to subsystem to component progressively
DE5	Dimensional Reduction	Focus on most informative variables while discarding noise or redundancy
DE6	Taxonomy/Classification	Organize entities into hierarchical categories based on shared properties
DE7	Pareto Decomposition (80/20)	Identify vital few drivers producing most impact versus trivial many
DE8	Work Breakdown Structure	Hierarchically divide project into deliverable-oriented components with clear ownership
DE9	Signal Separation	Distinguish meaningful patterns from random variation or confounding factors
DE10	Abstraction Laddering	Move up and down conceptual hierarchy to find appropriate solution level
DE11	Scope Delimitation	Define precise boundaries of what is included versus excluded from consideration
DE12	Constraint Isolation	Identify specific limiting factor preventing performance improvement
DE13	Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA)	Enumerate potential failure points with severity, likelihood, and detectability ratings
DE14	Variable Control & Isolation	Hold factors constant to measure single variable's causal impact
DE15	Decision Tree Expansion	Map choices and their consequences as branching paths
DE16	Hypothesis Disaggregation	Break compound claim into testable sub-hypotheses
DE17	Orthogonalization	Ensure factors vary independently without correlation or interdependence
DE18	Scenario Decomposition	Partition future possibilities into discrete, mutually exclusive scenarios
DE19	Critical Path Unwinding	Trace longest sequence of dependent tasks determining minimum project duration
DE20	Partition-and-Conquer	Divide problem into independent subproblems solvable separately then combined

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RE — Recursion (RE1–RE20)

Transform: Apply operations iteratively, with outputs becoming inputs.

Code	Name	One-Line Definition
RE1	Recursive Improvement (Kaizen)	Continuously refine process through small, frequent enhancements
RE2	Feedback Loops	Create mechanisms where system outputs influence future inputs
RE3	Meta-Learning (Learn-to-Learn)	Improve the process of learning itself, not just domain knowledge
RE4	Nested Narratives	Structure information as stories within stories for depth and memorability
RE5	Fractal Reasoning	Recognize self-similar patterns repeating across different scales
RE6	Recursive Framing	Apply mental models to the process of selecting mental models
RE7	Self-Referential Logic	Create systems that monitor, measure, or modify themselves
RE8	Bootstrapping	Build capability using currently available resources, then use that to build more
RE9	Iterative Prototyping	Cycle rapidly through build-test-learn loops with increasing fidelity
RE10	Compounding Cycles	Design systems where gains reinforce future gains exponentially
RE11	Calibration Loops	Repeatedly check predictions against outcomes to improve forecasting accuracy
RE12	Bayesian Updating in Practice	Continuously revise beliefs as new evidence arrives, weighting by reliability
RE13	Gradient Descent Heuristic	Iteratively adjust toward improvement, even without perfect knowledge of optimal direction
RE14	Spiral Learning	Revisit concepts at increasing depth, building on previous understanding
RE15	Convergence-Divergence Cycling	Alternate between expanding possibilities and narrowing to decisions
RE16	Retrospective→Prospective Loop	Use systematic reflection on past to inform future planning
RE17	Versioning & Diff	Track changes over time and compare versions to understand evolution
RE18	Anti-Catastrophic Forgetting	Preserve critical knowledge while adapting to new information
RE19	Auto-Refactor	Systematically improve system structure without changing external behavior
RE20	Recursive Governance (Guardrails that Learn)	Establish rules that adapt based on their own effectiveness

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SY — Meta-Systems (SY1–SY20)

Transform: Understand systems of systems, coordination, and emergent dynamics.

Code	Name	One-Line Definition
SY1	Leverage Points	Identify intervention points where small changes produce disproportionate effects
SY2	System Boundaries	Define what is inside versus outside system scope for analysis or design
SY3	Stocks & Flows	Distinguish accumulations from rates of change affecting them
SY4	Requisite Variety	Match control system's complexity to system being controlled
SY5	Systems Archetypes	Recognize recurring dynamic patterns across different domains
SY6	Feedback Structure Mapping	Diagram causal loops showing how variables influence each other
SY7	Path Dependence	Acknowledge how early decisions constrain future options through accumulated consequences
SY8	Homeostasis/Dynamic Equilibrium	Understand self-regulating mechanisms maintaining stable states despite disturbances
SY9	Phase Transitions & Tipping Points	Identify thresholds where gradual changes produce sudden qualitative shifts
SY10	Causal Loop Diagrams	Visualize circular cause-effect relationships with reinforcing and balancing dynamics
SY11	Governance Patterns	Design decision rights, accountability structures, and coordination mechanisms
SY12	Protocol/Interface Standards	Specify rules for interaction enabling coordination without central control
SY13	Incentive Architecture	Design reward and penalty structures aligning individual actions with system goals
SY14	Risk & Resilience Engineering	Build systems that fail gracefully and recover automatically
SY15	Multi-Scale Alignment	Ensure strategy, operations, and execution cohere across organizational levels
SY16	Ecosystem Strategy	Position organization within network of partners, competitors, and stakeholders
SY17	Policy Feedbacks	Anticipate how rules shape behavior, which creates conditions affecting future rules
SY18	Measurement & Telemetry	Instrument systems to capture state, changes, and anomalies for informed response
SY19	Meta-Model Selection	Choose appropriate framework or tool for specific problem characteristics
SY20	Systems-of-Systems Coordination	Manage interactions between independent systems with emergent behaviors

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Model Selection Guidance

• Reference by code (e.g., "P1", "IN15").
• NEVER substitute generic models ("OODA Loop", "Hanlon's Razor", etc.).
• Always validate against this document.
• Quick Selection Table Example

  Problem Type	Transformation	Example Codes
  Unclear problem definition	Perspective	P1, P2, P4
  Conventional thinking stuck	Inversion	IN1, IN2, IN3
  Assembling solutions	Composition	CO1, CO2, CO4
  Complex system analysis	Decomposition	DE1, DE2, DE7
  Feedback/issues	Recursion	RE1, RE2, RE3
  Strategic challenge	Meta-Systems	SY1, SY2, SY4

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Application Methodology

• Apply transformation templates using verified codes and names.
• Use one-line definitions for rapid agent coordination and reasoning.
• Integrate Base120 reference in agent/server model selection.

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Validation Checklist

• Code matches pattern: [P|IN|CO|DE|RE|SY][1–20]
• Name matches exactly as listed above
• Model in correct transformation category
• No generic substitutions (OODA, Hanlon's, Occam's, etc.)

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Source & Provenance

• Authoritative Document: Google Drive link
• Owner: Reuben Bowlby rpbowlby@gmail.com
• Validation Date: 2025-10-16
• Repository: hummbl-dev/hummbl-claude-skills
• Version: 1.0-beta (Definitive)