This is my first list! It seemed like a good place to start.
5 Common Problems and Solutions When Starting in Deduction
1. Problem: Google, Amazon, etc. always gives you a bunch of results about tax deductions.
Solution: Search for "deductive reasoning" or "logical deduction."
2. Problem: Resources on deductive reasoning focus on dull, boring, formal logic. Which in some uses of the term, it can be.
Solution: Look for specific things, such as things relating to peoples' personal possessions or body language.
3.
Problem: Any books at the library about deductive topics are hard to find.
(Most searches for the topic, I've found, come up with formal logic
books or ANY detective book)
Solution: If you do want to find relevant
books, try looking up "body language," and just check around the
psychology section in general. Marketing is also sometimes relevant for
the persuasive arts, as well as any resource on human communication.
4.
Problem: People may sometimes ask if you think you are some kind of detective
and tell you to not try anything that's too "out of your depth."
Solution: This is more common if you are a student. In this case, assure the concerned parties that you are not actually solving crimes or putting yourself in dangerous situations, and that you are simply studying a form of behavioral psychology.
5. Problem: People may also
assume that the only reason you like deduction is that you're a
Sherlock/Psych/[any detective show with deduction] fan. Though that's
certainly where many people get their start, it's not the be-all,
end-all of deduction. Deduction is not just for detectives!
Solution: Just explain what you're actually doing to anybody curious. They'll probably find it kind of cool.
Signing off,
SM
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