Modern Wisdom

#095 - George MacGill - Mental Models 102 - The Decision Strikes Back

Aug 19, 2019

01:31:07

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Choose the simplest solution when faced with similar arguments for decision-making.

Assume misunderstandings over malice in interpreting others' actions for better understanding.

Opt for actions that bring luck to shape positive outcomes for personal growth.

Deep dives

Mental Model: Occam's Razor

Choosing the simplest solution when faced with two similar arguments to guide decision-making.

Seek the View of an Impartial Observer

01:50

The Power of Sliding Doors and Luck in Decision Making

01:17

Anti-fragility and Growth

01:13

Present Yourself Wisely to Society

00:58

Introduction

2min

The Internet Goes Wild for George McGill Back on Modern Wisdom

2min

Mental Models One and Two on Modern Wisdom

4min

The Concept of Extreme Ownership of Everything That Can Go Wrong

4min

The Importance of Cleansing Up Nuclear Waste

2min

Anti-Fragile in the CrossFit Games

4min

When Everything's Going Bad, I Say Good.

3min

Is There a Difference Between Passion and Output?

2min

Getting the Fucking Ice, Man

3min

10.

The Relationship Model - The Directional Arrows of Progress

3min

11.

Availability Bias in Relationships

2min

12.

I Can't Give a Shut About Harry Potter

2min

13.

Is Facebook Changing Its Algorithms?

4min

14.

The Anti Social Social Network Is What It Needs

3min

15.

We Are All Grindrs

3min

16.

Is There a Happy Medium There?

3min

17.

Is This Just a Video Game?

3min

18.

What's Going to Bring About the Most Luck?

3min

19.

The Sliding Doors

2min

20.

What's Going to Bring About the Best Roy Score at the End of the Day?

2min

21.

The Benefits of Identifying Public as an Idiot

4min

22.

The Fundamental Attribution Error

2min

23.

How Do I Lose a Bias Dinner at the End of the Month?

5min

24.

What's Your Best Joke?

2min

25.

The Fosby Flop With the High Jump

2min

26.

What Do You Believe to Be True?

2min

27.

Is There a Contrarian Side to Bitcoin?

3min

28.

What Five Years From Now Will I Find Cringey?

3min

29.

Change Your Habits

3min

30.

Six Harsh Truths to Make You a Better Person

4min

31.

The Fucking Guitar Is What You Need to Get You Through the Door

2min

32.

The Real Power Is Your P&L

3min

I'm joined by long time friend of the show and all round great human George MacGill to re enter the world of Mental Models.

Mental Models are tools you can use to improve your ability to effectively make decisions. Today we are upgrading our minds by thinking about thinking, as we delve into some of mine & George's favourite mental models from Jocko Willink, Paul Graham, Ben Bergeron, Navil Ravikant, Nassim Taleb, David Wong, Rick & Morty and many more.

Extra Stuff:

Follow George on Twitter - https://twitter.com/george__mack

Rick & Morty & Roy - https://youtu.be/szzVlQ653as

David Wong's Article - https://www.cracked.com/blog/6-harsh-truths-that-will-make-you-better-person/

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Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...

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Modern Wisdom

#095 - George MacGill - Mental Models 102 - The Decision Strikes Back

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Mental Model: Occam's Razor

Mental Model: Hanlon's Razor

Mental Model: McGill's Razor

Mental Model: Third Story

Importance of Self-Reflection and Identifying Cognitive Biases

Orthogonal Thinking and Challenging Conventional Perspectives

Seek the View of an Impartial Observer

The Power of Sliding Doors and Luck in Decision Making

Anti-fragility and Growth

Present Yourself Wisely to Society

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Mental Model: Occam's Razor

Mental Model: Hanlon's Razor

Mental Model: McGill's Razor

Mental Model: Third Story

Importance of Self-Reflection and Identifying Cognitive Biases

Orthogonal Thinking and Challenging Conventional Perspectives

Seek the View of an Impartial Observer

The Power of Sliding Doors and Luck in Decision Making

Anti-fragility and Growth

Present Yourself Wisely to Society

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