1.Model X uses the study of the structure of somebody’s

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subjective experience in a specified manner, by changing a

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specific element of that structure (criterion derived from Dilts’

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definition).

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2. It utilises a successful pattern that has been detected in the

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world (derived from Grinders definition).

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3. It was developed from an attitude that produces techniques

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(from Bandlers definition).

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4. It helps people attain what they want (from Jane’s definition).

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Using these four criteria in addition to each other certainly narrows

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it down. The number of phenomena that can be called NLP, now

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becomes much smaller. But even this combination is nowhere near

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water tight. Advertising is still a good candidate, according to this

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set of criteria. Or we could take improvised jazz music for instance;

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it fits all four criteria.

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1. Improvised jazz music is based on the study of relationships

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between auditory impressions on the one hand and subjective

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kinaesthetic and visual experiences on the other hand. It aims to

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change people’s subjective experiences by changing their

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auditory external input.

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2. It utilises successful patterns (melodies and musical

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collaboration sequences) that can be detected in many places

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and times in the world.

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3. It is characterised by a specific attitude towards music, that has

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produced many new instrumental and composition techniques.

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4. It helps both the musicians and the audience to attain the

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musical enjoyment that they want.

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And yet, most people would agree that improvised jazz music is not

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NLP.

Formulate a broad list of potential NLP elements

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2. Formulate a set of NLP categories these elements can be placed

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in.

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3. Devise an on line registration system for voting on which

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elements belong in which category.

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4. Invite and stimulate Summit members to vote.

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Which may sometimes entail explaining what a certain

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proposed NLP element is.

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5. Calculate the resulting ‘score’ for each element.

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6. Publish the scores in a list called ‘The Elder Columns’.

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7. Devise an on line system for both adding and evaluating - by

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voting - new potential NLP elements.