25 More Models to Optimize your Decisions

On this episode of Changing Minds I dive back into the fascinating world of mental models. Last time, I explored 25 models that help us think smarter and solve problems more effectively. Today, we’re going through 25 more, featuring insights from renowned thinkers like Chris Williamson, George Mack, and Naval Ravikant. These mental models, such as the law of identity, second-order thinking, and environmental hacking, have the potential to transform how you approach life’s challenges. Tune in to learn how to harness these powerful frameworks and improve your decision-making skills.

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0:00 Intro
01:56 The Notion of Luxury Beliefs
03:49 Present Bias or Hyperbolic Discounting
05:57 Outcome-Based Communication
07:33 Second Order Thinking
09:35 The Law of Identity
11:11 Opinion Noise
13:39 Probabilistic Thinking
15:07 Investment Certainty
16:44 Environmental Hacking
17:41 The Principle of False Authority
20:47 Business Indigestion vs. Starvation
21:38 Sunk Cost Fallacy
22:31 Availability Heuristic
26:55 Circle of Competence
28:14 Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns
32:01 The Law of Subtraction
33:48 The Paradox of Certainty
36:20 The Law of Learned Experience
38:25 The Map is Not the Territory
41:21 The Law of Contextual Dependence
42:33 Ideological Blind Spots
45:07 Real vs. Imaginary Problems
46:52 Decision Hygiene and Resulting
48:17 Hanlon's Razor: Stupidity Over Malice
50:31 Life as an Attention War

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