Black Hat is the basis of logical, critical thinking offering careful, cautious, and defensive insights. When representing the black hat, point out what is wrong; why it might not work; what are the dangers, problems, and obstacles; what are the deficiencies in the thinking process. 




Key points about the Black Hat perspective

• Explores why an idea may not work
• Must give logical reasons for concerns
• Points out difficulties

 

Questions to think about when adopting the Black Hat perspective to review an article.

• What will happen if we take this action?
• What can go wrong if we proceed with this idea or implement this suggestion?
• What are the weaknesses that we need to overcome?
• How does this "fit" with our (or other's) experience, policy, strategy, values, ethics, and resources?
• How will people respond?

Will it work, be profitable, be acceptable?

Question:

Make your argument from the perspective of the black hat.