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Unveiling the ‘Potemkin Village’ Mental Model: Navigating Illusions in Decision-Making

Introduction In the realm of decision-making, the human mind can be susceptible to cognitive biases and mental models that impact our judgment. One intriguing mental model is the ‘Potemkin Village,’ derived from an elaborate facade created by Grigory Potemkin in 18th-century Russia to impress Empress Catherine II. This model refers to the creation of an […]