Inspired by structured reasoning tools used by CIA analysts, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, and how Python code looks, Arrowz was born in May 2024 on the white boards and journals of Vanderbilt students. We sought to understand negative thought patterns like consistently associating anger with guilt in order to minimize bad decisions and maximize well-being. Using causation arrows to track our flow of thoughts and clearly defining emotions became our innovative solution.
The team has since expanded to 13+ students as we keep testing & exploring how we can sharpen the strongest tool we possess: reasoning.