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

by Gabriel Weinberg, Lauren McCann

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Book 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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