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Super Thinking - Upgrade Your Reasoning and Make Better Decisions with Mental Models

Gabriel Weinberg, Lauren McCann

Summary

In today’s complex world, the ability to think clearly and make sound decisions is more vital than ever. The book explores how adopting a toolkit of mental models can dramatically enhance reasoning skills and improve decision-making across various aspects of life. Rooted in cognitive science and practical wisdom, these models serve as frameworks to simplify complexity, recognize patterns, and avoid common thinking traps.

  • Mental models are frameworks: They represent simplified concepts or rules of thumb drawn from different disciplines, helping to interpret and analyze information effectively.
  • Cross-disciplinary learning boosts reasoning: Applying models from economics, physics,...

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