question-the-question

Steps

1. Pause the inquiry

Pause the current line of inquiry.

2. Ask why this question

Ask "Why is this the question we are asking?" and "What question should we be asking instead?"

3. Probe its assumptions

What must be true for this to be the right question?

4. Check for drift

Check whether the question has drifted from the core concern.

5. Sharpen or reframe