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sjbanner's review against another edition
4.0
A good overview of some of the most useful, core mental models that we all (should) use every day. Not much new material, but a good review, or intro for those not familiar with them.
vinkamaharani's review against another edition
5.0
It's a "pocketbook" to start on multidisciplinary science. It reminds you that every discipline is entangled each other, have an intimate relationship in between. This is the book that reminds you that you know only a little, and it's great, because it triggers your curiosity to know more.
I love & enjoyed it!
I love & enjoyed it!
joeydetroit's review against another edition
4.0
Good repackaging of some foundational thinking. Taken alone probably won’t get you to your destination, but will start you on your path.
I’m curious to learn how many of the beliefs presented in this book got that person where they did (unlikely imo) or if these are mostly discoveries made on the way to, or even, after finding a level of success. As well as being a way to view things to maintain that success.
I’m curious to learn how many of the beliefs presented in this book got that person where they did (unlikely imo) or if these are mostly discoveries made on the way to, or even, after finding a level of success. As well as being a way to view things to maintain that success.
harshavemula0303's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.0
Quick read, not a lot of words per pages decent amount of pictures/maps but it felt like he could have summarized this in a blog. There are individual youtube videos that expalin some of these models better.
fivetilnoon's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
2.0
Not bad, but not sure how to implement some of the information. Covers a lot of ground in similar books like Thinking Fast & Slow. I enjoyed the chapter on 2nd-order thinking (The Law of Unintended Consequences)
briand138's review against another edition
1.0
I thought this book was very disconnected, the examples of mental models don’t translate well and it felt very scatterbrained jumping from place to place. I think If the writer would have said Mental Model #1 given a short narrative and how it’s applies to the world that would have been more informative. Unfortunately that didn’t happen
johno's review against another edition
3.0
I should've learned my lesson that I never find any value in these kind of self help books but a friend highly recommended this so I checked it out.
It all just felt a little... pointless. 'Think about the unintended consequences of your actions', 'Use your imagination to envisage possible scenarios before you carry them out'. Well, no sh*t! Doesn't everyone do this anyway?
And if have to read that Cobras in British India anecdote in one more book ;ugh!
It all just felt a little... pointless. 'Think about the unintended consequences of your actions', 'Use your imagination to envisage possible scenarios before you carry them out'. Well, no sh*t! Doesn't everyone do this anyway?
And if have to read that Cobras in British India anecdote in one more book ;ugh!
rick_sam's review against another edition
1.0
If you've read enough Philosophy, this book would come off as subpar.
Philosophy would force you to think through arguments, issues, methodologies.
Along with it, you will come across theories of epistemology, theory of moral issues.
Whether you use First-Principle or Abstraction, you'd be forced to learn how various Philosophers formulate arguments.
If you have not read Philosophy then I'd say, go ahead read this book to get an introduction.
I'd say, most of the Western Classics teach you everything you need to know.
I'd rather recommend Philosophy books than this book
Deus Vult,
Gottfried
Philosophy would force you to think through arguments, issues, methodologies.
Along with it, you will come across theories of epistemology, theory of moral issues.
Whether you use First-Principle or Abstraction, you'd be forced to learn how various Philosophers formulate arguments.
If you have not read Philosophy then I'd say, go ahead read this book to get an introduction.
I'd say, most of the Western Classics teach you everything you need to know.
I'd rather recommend Philosophy books than this book
Deus Vult,
Gottfried