#thinking
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Skepticism is a valuable tool for ensuring we don’t fall prey to our biases.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
We should not treat AI as a magic solution to complex problems.
From Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford
Being a scout means being willing to change our minds when presented with new evidence.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
To be able to think critically is to be able to make distinctions.
We need to rethink the nature of work and the role of humans in the economy.
From The Second Machine Age by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee
Our ideas must be tested and challenged continually.
A blue ocean strategy requires a different kind of thinking.
The act of thinking critically is a form of liberation.
From Examined Lives: From Socrates to Nietzsche by James Miller
You are not thinking, you are just being logical.
Computers can help us think better.
From The Dream Machine: J.C.R. Licklider and the Revolution That Made Computing Personal by M. Mitchell Waldrop
Pencils are not just for writing; they are tools for thinking and problem-solving.
From The Pencil: A History of Design and Circumstance by Henry Petroski
Collaborative modeling enhances our understanding of complex systems.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
Error is the default mode of thinking.
The ability to think critically is essential for navigating life's challenges.
Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it.
Science is not a body of knowledge, but a way of thinking.
To succeed in blue oceans, you need to think differently.
In the face of uncertainty, gathering evidence is crucial.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
You can improve your thinking by learning from others.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
The most important thing we can do is to learn how to think in systems.
A scout doesn’t just look for evidence that supports their beliefs; they seek the whole truth.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
The most important thing is to keep the critical spirit alive.
Flexibility in thinking allows for more innovative solutions.
From Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Programming is not just a skill, it's a way of thinking.
From Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas by Seymour Papert
We must rethink the way we approach artificial intelligence.
From Human Compatible by Stuart Russell
Children are not just mini-adults; they are a unique kind of thinker.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
Thinking critically allows you to see beyond the obvious.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
In order to be able to think, we must be able to judge.
The more you try to optimize each part, the more you will sub-optimize the whole.
From The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
In a complex world, the ability to think broadly is a unique advantage.
From Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Children are not just miniature adults; they think differently.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
The ability to think critically is one of the most valuable skills you can develop.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
Learning to think critically is a skill that can be developed.
Science is a way of thinking more than it is a body of knowledge.
From The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
To think critically is to be aware of our own biases and to engage in self-reflection.
From The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards J. Heuer Jr.
Systems thinking is a way of seeing, a way of understanding the world.
We must distinguish between correlation and causation to avoid misleading conclusions.
From The Book of Why by Judea Pearl
Computers do not think; they merely execute algorithms.
From The Annotated Turing by Charles Petzold
Philosophy is the art of questioning.
From Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
Long-term thinking is a revolutionary act.
The belief in the infallibility of numbers can be dangerous.
We often miss the obvious because we are blinded by our biases.
Artificial intelligence is not a magic wand; it requires careful thought and planning.
The greatest gift is the ability to think for yourself.
From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
He was a pioneer of environmental thinking.
From The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf
Philosophy is not just a set of doctrines but an invitation to think.
From The Dream of Reason by Anthony Gottlieb
Skepticism is a valuable trait for an analyst.
From The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards J. Heuer Jr.
The ability to see things from different perspectives is crucial.
The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.
The act of doubting is the act of thinking.
From The Philosophical Writings of Descartes by René Descartes
As machines become more capable, we must rethink our roles in the workforce.
From Machine, Platform, Crowd by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson
When we automate decisions, we lose our ability to question them.
A system is only as good as its constraints.
From The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
Systems thinking is a way of seeing the world that emphasizes the relationships between things.
Education should empower children to think critically and solve problems.
From Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas by Seymour Papert
Curiosity can lead us to discover new perspectives and challenge our assumptions.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
The ability to think independently is a superpower.
Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths.
The more we rely on technology, the more we lose our ability to think deeply.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
The moment you stop questioning is the moment you start believing.
The mind is a story processor, not a logic processor.
The most important thing about a computer is that it’s a tool for thinking.
From The Dream Machine: J.C.R. Licklider and the Revolution That Made Computing Personal by M. Mitchell Waldrop
Every individual has their unique pattern of thinking.
From The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen
The act of thinking is a social endeavor.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
Challenge the narratives that diminish your value.
From The Self-Love Revolution by Virgie Tovar
Every act of thinking presupposes a context of knowledge.
From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
Models are tools for thinking and decision-making.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
The open society is a society in which individuals can think for themselves.
Science is not a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking.
When you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
From Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life.
To master the art of capital, one must be willing to think differently from the crowd.
From The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel
The most important thing is that you must be able to think independently.
From The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
Programming is a way of thinking.
From Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas by Seymour Papert
To be completely cured of newspapers, spend a year reading the previous week's newspapers.
The world is a complex place, and systems thinking helps us to understand it.
We must be aware of the biases that cloud our judgment.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Questioning your assumptions is the first step to true understanding.
Thinking in models transforms our perspective.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
The greatest danger to the open society is the unthinking acceptance of authority.
The more we rely on algorithms, the less we question them.
Science is more than a body of knowledge. It's a way of thinking.
From Cosmos by Carl Sagan
The ability to think critically will determine our success in overcoming challenges.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.
Live out of your imagination, not your history.
From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Programming is a way of thinking that can benefit all aspects of learning.
From Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas by Seymour Papert
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
From The Violinist's Thumb by Sam Kean
We can’t control the world, but we can control our responses to it.
The best analysts are those who can adapt their thinking.
From The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards J. Heuer Jr.
Systems thinking allows us to see the bigger picture.
Every business is a system of interrelated processes.
From The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman
Success comes from understanding the systems around you.
Children can learn to think mathematically through programming.
From Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas by Seymour Papert
Debate and questioning are encouraged in Jewish scholarship.
In the modern world, we need a new way of thinking about God.
From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong
What you see is all there is.
Thinking is a form of doing, not a separate activity.
From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
Complex problems require complex solutions.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page