Mental Models Explained in Plain Language
Mental models are thinking frameworks that simplify reality for faster decisions. Examples: supply and demand, first principles, and leverage points.
March 2026
February 2026
What Does "Framework" Actually Mean?
A framework is a structured way to think about problems by providing categories, questions, or steps. Frameworks organize thinking, models predict outcomes.
July 2025
Mental Models Explained for Beginners
Mental models are thinking frameworks. Examples: second-order thinking asks then what. Inversion considers opposite.
June 2025
How Decision Frameworks Actually Work
Frameworks reduce bias by structuring choices. They make criteria explicit. Consistency improves through repeatable processes despite limitations.