Roy Naquin

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Roy Naquin

I'm fascinated by analyzing how people think and operate under complex, abstract, high-stakes situations.
My work explores human cognition, creativity, and how people connect across various situations and domains.

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Introduction to Perception Gaps: How Cognitive Harmony Creates Divergent Mental Models
LEADERSHIP
ARTICLE • JUNE 12, 2025

Introduction to Perception Gaps: How Cognitive Harmony Creates Divergent Mental Models

Discover how cognitive harmony creates dangerous blind spots in teams. Learn why 53-74% of AI projects fail and how Socratic inquiry reveals hidden gaps.

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The 7-Eleven Effect: Creative Pauses Reveal Hidden Patterns
CREATIVITY
ARTICLE • MAY 5, 2025

The 7-Eleven Effect: Creative Pauses Reveal Hidden Patterns

Strategic breaks have a natural self-organizing effect on complex problem-solving. This article explains lateral thinking through a practical application to architect a blockchain infrastructure challenge.

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