Notes

Mental Models

#mental #models

A mental model is an Abstractions that let you think more clearly

it is packages for our mind.

for instance:

Occam’s Razor: prefer simpler models as they have less assumptions.

simpler is better than complex

The great mental models

incentives shape behavior

Incentives chance behavior

Examples of short term incentives?

How to align incentives?

How to be motivated by uncertainty?

A possible payoff is more compelling than a sure thing

Winning is fun. Guaranteed winning is not.

What is the least effort principles?

Laziness is built deep into our nature

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