Insights & Frameworks
Have you ever assumed someone’s mistake was personal? The Hanlon’s Razor mental model challenges that instinct. It suggests that most...
A hammer works great for nails, but what if you try using it for screws, bolts, or glue? This is...
Discover the chronological snobbery mental model, a cognitive bias favoring new ideas over proven ones. Learn to evaluate concepts based...
Why do scientists, doctors, and business leaders often choose simple answers over complicated ones? The answer lies in the Occam’s...
The thought experiment mental model lets us explore ideas through imagination. By creating hypothetical scenarios, thinkers challenge theories, spark debates...
Discover the inversion mental model and how it can help you make more informed decisions by focusing on what to...
Unlock the first principles mental model to challenge assumptions and uncover hidden efficiencies. Get started with our step-by-step guide and...
Why do tiny actions sometimes create massive ripple effects? The nonlinearity mental model helps explain how small shifts—like a single...
Master the order of magnitude mental model to simplify complex calculations, estimate scale, and prioritize actions. Essential for professionals in...
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