Mental Models

Compact ways of seeing. These articles help readers test assumptions, simplify without losing reality, and make better decisions under uncertainty.

Start here if you want clearer judgment before action.

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Use models as lenses, not as replacements for reality.

Filter inputs and cultivate the conditions for better focus.

Keep moving when decisions are uncertain or incomplete.

See what summaries reveal — and what they quietly remove.

Find the hidden beliefs upstream of choices and outcomes.

Use small reversible bets to preserve learning and movement.

This collection contains 6 articles. Start with the card that matches the problem you are facing right now.

Three newer pieces focused on what actually stays valuable as AI takes over more routine execution.

Where humans still add leverage when AI can produce more of the work.

Why using AI well starts with direction, not speed.

Why trust, provenance, and reliability matter more in a synthetic-content world.