Mental Models

Mental Models95

We use mental models as simplified representations of how things work. We can't store all of the information we encounter in our heads, so mental models are used to break complex ideas into manageable parts.

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The Psychology Behind Confirmation Bias

When you hear about confirmation bias, it's often in the context of how to overcome it. But what is confirmation bias, exactly? Confirmation Bias: An Overview Confirmation bias is a tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions. It comes...

Learning to be Prudent

"Prudence is the virtue that tempers desire with reason." This means that prudence allows us to make proper decisions in all aspects of our lives. It is a major component in achieving wisdom, and many philosophers believe it's one of the most important virtues we can...

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