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Mentioned in 27 episodes
The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
General Thinking Concepts
Book • 2024
The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts is the first book in The Great Mental Models series.
It details nine fundamental thinking concepts that form the bedrock of clear reasoning and effective decision-making.
Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book teaches how to avoid blind spots, find non-obvious solutions, anticipate and achieve desired outcomes, and play to your strengths while avoiding your weaknesses.
The book covers mental models such as first principles thinking, Hanlon’s razor, inversion, and probabilistic thinking, among others, to help readers better understand the world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
It details nine fundamental thinking concepts that form the bedrock of clear reasoning and effective decision-making.
Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book teaches how to avoid blind spots, find non-obvious solutions, anticipate and achieve desired outcomes, and play to your strengths while avoiding your weaknesses.
The book covers mental models such as first principles thinking, Hanlon’s razor, inversion, and probabilistic thinking, among others, to help readers better understand the world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
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Mentioned in 27 episodes
Mentioned by the host as a book containing thought experiments.
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Andy Grove: Only The Paranoid Survive (Outliers)
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Chris Williamson as the creator of Farnam Street blog and author of "The Great Mental Models."
Chris Williamson as the creator of Farnam Street blog and author of "The Great Mental Models."
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#069 - George MacGill - Mental Models 101 - How To Make Better Decisions
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in relation to the concept of "the map is not the territory" in note-taking.
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122: Linking Your Thinking with Nick Milo
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Jordan Harbinger in the introduction, referencing Shane Parrish's work on mental models.
Jordan Harbinger in the introduction, referencing Shane Parrish's work on mental models.
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214: Gabriel Weinberg | How Mental Models Boost Super Thinking
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Joe Buleg and 
Mike Schmitz as a book exploring mental models through physics, chemistry, and biology.
Joe Buleg and Mike Schmitz as a book exploring mental models through physics, chemistry, and biology.
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154: The Great Mental Models Volume 2 by Rhiannon Beaubien and Shane Parrish
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a book exploring nine versatile mental models for better decision-making.
Mike Schmitz as a book exploring nine versatile mental models for better decision-making.75 snips
113: The Great Mental Models Volume 1 by Rhiannon Beaubien and Shane Parrish
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Cory Hixson as a potential book for discussion, focusing on mental models from physics, chemistry, and biology.
Cory Hixson as a potential book for discussion, focusing on mental models from physics, chemistry, and biology.68 snips
152: Mind Map Mastery by Tony Buzan
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a book that focuses on universal and timeless principles, contrasting with system-based productivity books.
Mike Schmitz as a book that focuses on universal and timeless principles, contrasting with system-based productivity books.52 snips
119: Effortless by Greg McKeown
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Rich Roll as the author of the book, a continuation of Volume 1, focusing on models from physics, chemistry, and biology.
Rich Roll as the author of the book, a continuation of Volume 1, focusing on models from physics, chemistry, and biology.
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Shane Parrish: A Former Spy On How To Think Smarter
Mentioned by Rich Roll as the author of the book, highlighting its focus on improving decision-making and understanding the world.
Rich Roll as the author of the book, highlighting its focus on improving decision-making and understanding the world.48 snips
Shane Parrish: A Former Spy On How To Think Smarter
Mentioned by Joe Buleg as the second installment in a series exploring mental models in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Joe Buleg as the second installment in a series exploring mental models in physics, chemistry, and biology.39 snips
153: I Didn’t Do the Thing Today by Madeline Dore
