Notes
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A mental model is a simplified way of understanding how something works. It is a representation of reality that we use to understand and make decisions about the world around us.
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Mental models are frameworks, worldviews, representations, or explanations of how something works. They're how we understand the world.
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They're thinking tools that we use to solve problems and make decisions.
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Without mental models, you rely on your current emotions or instincts.
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They're imperfect but helpful.
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The bigger your mental model toolbox, the more likely you're to have the suitable models to see reality.
- If you look at the problem individually, you've got a blind spot.
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For instance, imagine that there is a party. We can see it in these ways:
- Business: the profit by selling invitations or drinks.
- Psychology: the music and the mood it creates on the participants.
- Anthropology: the human interactions with the party and others.
References
- James Clear. Mental Models: Learn How to Think Better and Gain a Mental Edge
- fs. Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions (~100 Models Explained)
- Julian Shapiro. Mental models