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• Five Mental Models of Identity (2018). [workshop paper]. Andrieu, Joe (lead author); George, Nathan; Hughes, Andrew; MacIntosh, Christophe; Rondelet, Antoine. From "Rebooting the Web of Trust 7, Toronto, September 26-28, 2018." Retrieved 2023-12-06 from GitHub/WebOfTrustInfo [markdown]: https://github.com/WebOfTrustInfo/rwot7-toronto/blob/master/final-documents/mental-models.md; [PDF]: https://github.com/WebOfTrustInfo/rwot7-toronto/blob/master/final-documents/mental-models.pdf.

  TAGS: #IdentityModels #DigitalIdentity #PsychologicalRepresentations #IdentitySystems #InterdisciplinaryApproach #IdentityDiscussion #TechnologicalSolutions #IdentityConflicts #CollaborativeDesign #SystemApplicability

  SHORT ABSTRACT: This paper presents five distinct mental models observed in discussions about identity among technologists and laypeople. It explores the implications of these models on the design and understanding of identity systems, aiming to foster more effective communication and collaboration in the development of comprehensive identity solutions. The work emphasizes the importance of recognizing different perspectives to address a broad set of use cases and enhance the quality of identity systems.

  KEY QUOTES:

  • "One’s preferred use cases establish mental models tailored to those uses, which in turn shape discussion and engineering of identity systems."
  • "Considering different mental models allows for constructive dialogue and reconciliation of requirements, creating opportunities to address a wider set of use cases."
  • "The differences between these mental models consistently cause confusion and disagreement when advocates of different models collaborate."
  • "Understanding and considering these different mental models will result in more fruitful collaboration and ultimately in better identity systems."
  • "The best identity solutions will come from a frank and open engagement where every individual’s, and every organization’s, needs are heard and considered."