What is The Liking Tendency Mental Model?
Have you ever trusted someone just because they smiled? Or bought something because your favorite person endorsed it? You’re not […]
What is The Hyperbolic Discounting Mental Model?
Why do you often choose a $5 latte today over saving for retirement? This is the magic of hyperbolic discounting,
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What is The Stereotyping Mental Model?
Have you ever judged someone based on their group identity without realizing it? The stereotyping mental model is a hidden
What is The Reductive Bias Mental Model?
Ever wonder why you often trust quick answers over deeper analysis—even when big decisions hang in the balance? The reductive
What is The Framing Mental Model?
Why do the same choices feel different when called “99% fat-free” versus “1% fat”? The answer is the framing mental
What is The Bizareness Effect Mental Model?
Why do you remember a red frog wearing sunglasses at a picnic but forget the menu? The answer is the
What is The Curse of Knowledge Mental Model?
Ever shared an idea and got blank stares? This is the curse of knowledge mental model. It’s a cognitive bias
What is The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon Mental Model?
Ever noticed how learning a new word or seeing a car model you just researched seems to pop up everywhere?
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What is The Principle of Least Effort Mental Model?
Have you ever seen paths on a lawn that people take instead of the paved ones? These paths show a
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What is The Boomerang Effect Mental Model?
Ever tried to get someone to stop smoking, only to see them smoke more? That’s the boomerang effect at work.