Frequently
Asked Questions 

FusekiB is a framework for understanding strategic thinking through the lens of the ancient game of Go. It combines philosophy, psychology, and pattern recognition to help individuals and teams reason, crystallise, decide, and communicate more effectively — in life, work, and play.

Both — and more.
While Go provides the structure and metaphors, FusekiB uses the game as a mirror for how humans think and act strategically. You don’t need to know how to play Go to understand the ideas; the game simply provides a clear, visual language for exploring complex patterns of reasoning.

Most strategy frameworks focus on outcomes or tools. FusekiB focuses on how people think — how intuition, analysis, and logic each contribute to movement under uncertainty. It draws from the strategic discipline and practices refined over centuries in the game of Go, where every stone is visible and every decision reveals intent. By blending this enduring tradition with modern reasoning science, FusekiB offers both a conceptual framework and a practical method to build strategic fluency.

Not at all. Go is used as a metaphorical and visual language, not as a prerequisite skill. Many readers and participants discover Go through FusekiB — and find that learning the game becomes a rewarding extension of the ideas.

The Commoner, the Scientist, and the Philosopher represent three strategic styles used in reasoning, crystalizing, deciding, and communicating:

• The Commoner thrives on intuition and begins with abductive reasoning.

• The Scientist builds patterns through induction and evidence.

• The Philosopher seeks clarity through deduction and principle.​

Together, they form a complete system for understanding how humans approach strategy.

It’s the process of clarifying thought by expressing it clearly enough for another person to understand. Speaking, writing, or teaching forces ideas to take shape — and that act of articulation sharpens strategic thinking. It’s one of the core principles behind FusekiB’s philosophy, writing process, and live immersions.

A Second-Order Strategic Mindset is the ability to think about how you think — to step outside a single reasoning style and choose the most effective one for the situation. In FusekiB, this means moving fluidly between the Commoner’s intuition, the Scientist’s analysis, and the Philosopher’s logic, instead of defaulting to just one.

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It’s not about being faster or smarter; it’s about being more aware — recognising when to switch, combine, or sequence different ways of reasoning. This meta-level awareness transforms strategy from a reaction into a deliberate act of design.

Immersions are live, interactive sessions where participants experience the FusekiB framework in action. Guided by seasoned Go strategists, participants learn to observe their own reasoning styles, practise crystallisation through communication, and explore how the archetypes interact within real strategic situations.

Both. Individuals use it to build strategic clarity, confidence, and adaptability. Teams use it to strengthen collective reasoning, decision alignment, and communication under pressure. Whether you’re leading an organisation or navigating personal change, FusekiB helps reveal your patterns of thought and improve the way you move through complexity.

FusekiB continues to grow as a living framework — evolving through conversations, games, and collaborations. New material expands on strategic awareness, synthesis, and communication, with future programs designed for educators, organisations, and youth leaders exploring the strategic mind.