We make our shared worlds through conversations, much like we make our build environments through architecture. Christopher Alexander created A Pattern Language for architecture. He identified an initial and prospective set of 253 patterns BrainSite 
. The idea was for them to be tested, improved, even discarded, but certainly added to. That is my hope with a PLoCTs.
I just created a conversational pattern from DeBono's Six Thinking Hats and named it Six Hats Pathway.
What is a good starting pattern for any conversation? (Unordered) Location in the Geopolitical Recursions Men, women, children, elders Desired outcome Time available Tone and mood Location in levels of abstraction Relationship between conversant Preceding conversations (events) Likely follow up conversations (events)