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Compassion Face: The Deceptive Influence of Emotional Appeals in Decision-Making

Introduction In the realm of decision-making, our emotions play a significant role, often swaying our judgments and choices. The mental model known as “Compassion Face” explores how our empathy and compassion can lead us to make irrational decisions contrary to our best interests. Anchored in human psychology, the Compassion Face highlights the prevalence of emotional […]

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The Fundamental Attribution Error: Understanding the Pitfalls of Misjudging Others

Introduction In the realm of decision-making, our perceptions of others play a significant role in shaping our choices and interactions. However, one mental model that often leads us astray is the Fundamental Attribution Error. Anchored in human psychology, this cognitive bias refers to our tendency to attribute the behavior of others to internal characteristics rather […]

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The Curse of Knowledge: Unveiling the Pitfalls of Expertise in Decision-Making

Introduction In the realm of decision-making, our expertise and knowledge can sometimes become a double-edged sword. The Curse of Knowledge is a mental model that highlights the difficulty experts face in communicating and understanding the perspective of novices due to the gap in knowledge. This blog post delves into the concept of the Curse of […]

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Understanding Envy and Jealousy: Overcoming the Mental Traps

Introduction Envy and jealousy are complex emotions that can significantly influence our decision-making processes. Rooted in human psychology, these mental models are prevalent in our day-to-day lives and can often lead us to make irrational decisions that are contrary to our best interests. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of envy […]