Developing Value Sensitivity

An important concept in lateral thinking is Value.
Could it be developed?

Recently I was thinking it over and devised a possible game.

1. Take an object
2. Take a radomn choosen value from a list of values, f.i.this one or this one from living more.

3. Try to built the value chosen into the object

An example:

1. a car

2. I toss 67: theLiving More list gives Confidence

The other list of values gives a usefull value descripotion:

Confidence is generally described as a state of being certain either that a hypothesis or prediction is correct or that a chosen course of action is the best or most effective. Self-confidence is having confidence in oneself. Arrogance or hubris in this comparison, is having unmerited confidence believing something or someone is capable or correct when they are not. Overconfidence or presumptuousness is excessive belief in someone (or something) succeeding, without any regard for failure. Scientifically, a situation can only be judged after the aim has been achieved or not. Confidence can be a self-fulfilling prophecy as those without it may fail or not try because they lack it and those with it may succeed because they have it rather than because of an innate ability.

3. The task is now to make cars that makes drivers more confident but avoid overconfidence.

This could led to the idea that the car's computer gives feedback to the driver about the car's handling. Maybe it is possible to use GPS and electronic maps for that.

Do you think that this kind of exercises could lead to better Value Sensitivity?

Do you have suggestions for other methods to improve sensitivity of values in situations?

Tags: lateral, sensitivity, values

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Comment by Phil Bachmann on August 8, 2011 at 19:16: In a world where advertisers are constantly telling people what they should value, it is probably more important than ever for people to develop value sensitivity.

The game idea seems excellent.

Comment by Franis on August 6, 2011 at 12:53: Yes, as Asa said, being able to articulate something that isn't normally explained is always instructive. It points your thinking to areas you never considered.

Value for.....what? Usually value has a usefulness to someone or a group of someones.

This is a really cool example you happened to stumble on. Many people are really sensitive about how they drive.

Perhaps someone would be willing to accept judgment on how they're handling a car from a machine - but I doubt it. Pretty much everyone thinks they're "above average" driver...and they don't want to hear otherwise.

Comment by Asa Jomard on August 4, 2011 at 11:44: Like this way of focusing the randomness, particulary since some areas such as values are difficult to explain and handle.

I think this is also something that help you see the complexity with describing a word like "value", which can turn people away from exploring it. This idea can probably be used in other areas where the words are of a smiliar character.