https://cuicaihao.github.io/tags/boundary-object/Recent content in Boundary Object on C.CUI's LogHugoen-AUTue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +1000https://cuicaihao.github.io/posts/2026-06-30-the-third-object-cooperation-doesnt-require-prior-consensus/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +1000https://cuicaihao.github.io/posts/2026-06-30-the-third-object-cooperation-doesnt-require-prior-consensus/This post introduces the concept of the “third object,” a shared external focus that enables cooperation without requiring prior consensus among individuals. By transforming direct person-vs-person stalemates into shared “people-around-the-object” situations, it allows diverse groups to collaborate effectively, even with differing interests or beliefs. Examples range from children playing with a ball to market prices and global climate targets, illustrating how this mechanism externalizes problems and fosters structured interaction.