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second-order-thinking

Applies second-order thinking to a decision by mapping direct consequences, then the consequences of those consequences, then third-order effects. Surfaces non-obvious risks and opportunities before the decision is made. Use when the user asks about thinking through consequences, considering ripple effects, understanding downstream impacts, or applying second-order thinking to a decision. Do NOT use for imagining failure scenarios (use premortem-analysis), comparing options with scoring (use weighted-decision-matrix), or business strategic impact analysis (use business strategy skills).

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