Universe of Thoughts (UoT)

Creative reasoning framework based on Margaret Boden's cognitive science theory of creativity. Implements three paradigms that build sequentially: Combinational → Exploratory → Transformative.

When to Use

Use UoT when ANY of the following are true:

• Problem has ambiguous or undefined goals
• Solution space is vast and open-ended
• No single "correct" answer exists
• Conventional approaches have failed or are known to be suboptimal
• Task requires genuine innovation, not optimization
• Domain involves strategy, design, research direction, or policy

When NOT to Use

Do not use UoT for: