PinnedDenis BischofMental Models explained (definition + examples)Understanding and Using Mental ModelsOct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
PinnedDenis BischofUsing Mental Models to Understand the World | Charlie MungerLife is too complex to understand every detail. We can use mental models to make sense of life and reality.Sep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023
Denis BischofWhat is more likely, simple or complex? | Occam’s Razor“When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.”- Theodore WoodwardJun 5Jun 5
Denis BischofAssume Incompetence, Not Ill Intent | Hanlon’s Razor“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity”- Robert J. HanlonMay 29May 29
Denis BischofStupidity > Evil | Bonhoeffer’s Theory of Stupidity“Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice.” by Dietrich BonhoefferMay 201May 201
Denis BischofA stupid person is the most dangerous | The Basic Laws of Human StupidityCarlo M. Cipolla, a 20th-century economist, argued in the book “The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity” that stupid people are the most…May 13May 13
Denis BischofDo you reward the right behaviour? | IncentivesAre you aware of what shapes your behavior? Incentives are everywhere around us and in many cases more powerful than we think.May 71May 71
Denis BischofCharlie Munger’s Guide to Avoiding MiseryImagine for a moment that your goal in life is to live well. To achieve it, we inverse. Avoid: Prescriptions for guaranteed misery in life.Apr 29Apr 29
Denis BischofBenjamin Franklin: Wisdom from a Founding FatherHe started as the son of a soap maker, without much formal education, and yet he became one of America’s Founding Fathers.Apr 15Apr 15
Denis BischofSherlock Holmes: The Mastermind of ThinkingThe inspiration comes from Maria Konnikova’s phenomenal book Mastermind. We will explore the 5-Step Process to think like Sherlock Holmes.Apr 1Apr 1