What is The Apophenia Mental Model?
Ever seen a face in a cloud or thought a lucky ritual worked? You’ve just seen apophenia at work. This […]
What is The Clustering Illusions Mental Model?
Ever seen a face in clouds or a “lucky” sequence in a coin toss? That’s the clustering illusions at work.
What is The Surface Area Mental Model?
Did you ever wonder how your decisions or luck depend on your “surface area”? Surface area—the total exposed area of
What is The Fundamental Attribution Error Mental Model?
Why do we blame a coworker’s lateness on laziness but excuse our own delays? This question gets to the core
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What is The Noise Bottleneck Mental Model?
Why does having more information make you feel less focused, not more? The answer is the noise bottleneck mental model.
What is The Representativeness Heuristic Mental Model?
Ever guessed someone’s job based on their clothes? You’re using the representativeness heuristic mental model. It’s a psychology tool for
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What is The Recency Mental Model?
Why do you remember the last thing someone says better than the first? The answer is the recency effect, a
What is the Opportunity Cost Mental Model?
Have you ever thought about the hidden costs of our choices? The idea of opportunity cost makes us think about