
#178 - George Mack - Mental Models 103
Modern Wisdom
The Deceptive Cake: Understanding Mental Models
This chapter delves into the concept of mental models, using the metaphor of a decorated cake to illustrate the deceptive nature of appearances. It introduces the idea of 'multiplied by zero' to emphasize that no matter how grand something seems, its true value can be revealed through the simplicity of this powerful mathematical truth.
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