🗺️ Mental Models

Key Takeaways

2 mental models in this chapter

Seven Essential Truths of Human Behavior

mindmap

Mindmap visualizing the Seven Essential Truths of Human Behavior and their relationships.

Diagram Code

mindmap
  root((Seven Essential Truths of Human Behavior))
    Past Behavior: Best predictor of future behavior
    Open Mind: No such thing as a fully open mind
    Negativity: Humans are hardwired to be negative
    Loss Aversion: Fear of loss is the primary motivator
    Compromise: Never equal - downward spiral
    Autonomy: People will die over their autonomy
    Vision: Drives decision

Decision Making Process

flowchart

Flowchart illustrating how facts, logic, emotions, and biases influence decision-making and behavior, including Tactical Empathy.

Diagram Code

graph LR
    A[Fact, Logic, Reason] --> B{Emotions and Unconscious Biases}
    B --> C{Human Behavior}
    C --> D{Seemingly Irrational}
    E[Tactical Empathy] --> C