Interesting content.

I agree, the Scientific Method is a sure-way to eventually come up with a solution to any problem; I think most of even use it on a daily basis without realizing... we are always formulating hypothesis and acting according to them. To me, it feels like the if-A then-B thinking is hardwired into our brains, from classical conditioning to trial and error, we gather information and take it into account when making decisions. Something important, as you say, is to acknowledge the fact that it can be -and is- used in other areas outside science.

What I'd add, if I may, is a previous Collect Data step. Like a revision-of-previous-works kinda step, something that help us start from someone else's successfully solved problem so we can adapt a more efficient solution tailored for our needs; because while we learn most out of our own mistakes, there's no point in making the same someone else did, is it?

On other note, I'm enchanted by the learning and sharing program you talk about! I hope I get to see more of it.

Nice post!