The core way of thinking that has been valued for many years by business and educational systems is [analytical or linear thinking](https://www.mindmanager.com/en/tips/linear-thinking/). This involves breaking information into parts to understand structure, relationships, and meaning. - Identifying premises and conclusions - Recognising patterns and inconsistencies - Comparing alternatives systematically - Performing root cause analysis We use this way of thinking constantly: when evaluating performance metrics, identifying flaws in proposals, or structuring a complex issue, for example. But this way of thinking is [declining in value](https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveandriole/2024/06/19/how-ai-kills-linear-thinking/) as this is an area where AI can be used. Instead, other human thinking models are becoming more important. See: [[Thinking models that still matter]]