It's season 28 and we're kicking it off with a look at how we make decisions. See, we all have models through which we see the choices before us. We decided to start this series with a look at some of the acknowledged mental models around decision-making to help us create a vernacular we can use to discuss how our brains are impacted by choices in our lives and our ADHD.

Mental models are bite-sized, condensed views that help us understand ourselves and the world around us. We explore various mental models that can both aid and hinder our decision-making, such as the tendency to want to do something, confirmation bias, hindsight bias, overgeneralizing from small samples, social proof, and opportunity costs. We discuss the importance of using these models with caution and not relying on them entirely for decision-making. Join us as we explore these fascinating concepts and gain insights into how our biases and tendencies can influence our choices.

Links & Notes

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• (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
• (03:24) - Support the show and Become a Patron today!
• (04:23) - Mental Models of Decision Making
• (08:14) - The Tendency to Want to Do Something
• (12:22) - Confirmation Bias
• (22:20) - Hindsight Bias
• (29:38) - Overgeneralizing from Small Samples vs. The Law of Large Numbers
• (34:46) - Social Proof
• (39:28) - Opportunity Costs