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Skepticism is a valuable trait for an analyst.
Children are not just mini-adults; they are a unique kind of thinker.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
The most important thing we can do is to learn how to think in systems.
Long-term thinking is a revolutionary act.
Questioning your assumptions is the first step to true understanding.
Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths.
Challenge the narratives that diminish your value.
From The Self-Love Revolution by Virgie Tovar
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
From The Violinist's Thumb by Sam Kean
The act of thinking critically is a form of liberation.
In the modern world, we need a new way of thinking about God.
From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong
The ability to see things from different perspectives is crucial.
When we automate decisions, we lose our ability to question them.
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
The belief in the infallibility of numbers can be dangerous.
When you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
From Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
In the face of uncertainty, gathering evidence is crucial.
Mental models are frameworks for thinking about the world.
A blue ocean strategy requires a different kind of thinking.
Artificial intelligence is not a magic wand; it requires careful thought and planning.
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.
Models are tools for thinking and decision-making.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life.
Success comes from understanding the systems around you.
The more you try to optimize each part, the more you will sub-optimize the whole.
From The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
The most important thing is that you must be able to think independently.
From The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness; it is the presence of positive mental well-being.
The more we rely on technology, the more we lose our ability to think deeply.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Debate and questioning are encouraged in Jewish scholarship.
Every business is a system of interrelated processes.
From The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman
We must distinguish between correlation and causation to avoid misleading conclusions.
From The Book of Why by Judea Pearl
To be completely cured of newspapers, spend a year reading the previous week's newspapers.
Pencils are not just for writing; they are tools for thinking and problem-solving.
As machines become more capable, we must rethink our roles in the workforce.
Being a scout means being willing to change our minds when presented with new evidence.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
Computers can help us think better.
Curiosity can lead us to discover new perspectives and challenge our assumptions.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
Science is a way of thinking more than it is a body of knowledge.
From The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Our ideas must be tested and challenged continually.
The act of thinking is a social endeavor.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
We often miss the obvious because we are blinded by our biases.
Flexibility in thinking allows for more innovative solutions.
Science is not a body of knowledge but a way of thinking.
Systems thinking is a way of seeing, a way of understanding the world.
Systems thinking is a way of seeing the world that emphasizes the relationships between things.
Rationality is about being able to think clearly and make better decisions.
Every problem can be solved if you break it down into smaller parts.
The ability to think critically is one of the most valuable skills you can develop.
Children are not just miniature adults; they are unique thinkers in their own right.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.
You are not thinking, you are just being logical.
Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it.
We need to rethink the nature of work and the role of humans in the economy.
Computers do not think; they merely execute algorithms.
From The Annotated Turing by Charles Petzold
The greatest danger to the open society is the unthinking acceptance of authority.
Thinking in models transforms our perspective.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
Flexibility in thinking allows individuals to navigate uncertainty and complexity.
Complex problems require complex solutions.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
It is essential to interrogate the data and the models that shape our decisions.
You can improve your thinking by learning from others.
To master the art of capital, one must be willing to think differently from the crowd.
From The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel
Programming is a way of thinking that can benefit all aspects of learning.
The most contrarian thing of all is not to oppose the crowd but to think for yourself.
From Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Philosophy is the art of questioning.
From Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
He was a pioneer of environmental thinking.
The more we rely on algorithms, the less we question them.
Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
From The Cosmic Code by Heinz R. Pagels
The most important thing about a computer is that it’s a tool for thinking.
To think critically is to think creatively.
A scout doesn’t just look for evidence that supports their beliefs; they seek the whole truth.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
Learning to think critically is a skill that can be developed.
The most important thing is to keep the critical spirit alive.
To be able to think critically is to be able to make distinctions.
Thinking is a form of doing, not a separate activity.
From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
In a complex world, the ability to think broadly is a unique advantage.
Programming is not just a skill, it's a way of thinking.
Error is the default mode of thinking.
Collaborative modeling enhances our understanding of complex systems.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
Every act of thinking presupposes a context of knowledge.
From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
The open society is a society in which individuals can think for themselves.
Nothing in life is as important as you think it is, while you are thinking about it.
Education should empower children to think critically and solve problems.
In order to be able to think, we must be able to judge.
The mind is a story processor, not a logic processor.
Live out of your imagination, not your history.
Mental models are frameworks for thinking.
The world is a complex place, and systems thinking helps us to understand it.
A system is only as good as its constraints.
From The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
Philosophy is not just a set of doctrines but an invitation to think.
From The Dream of Reason by Anthony Gottlieb
We must rethink the way we approach artificial intelligence.
From Human Compatible by Stuart Russell
To change the system, we must change our thinking.
Science is not a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking.
The moment you stop questioning is the moment you start believing.
We must be aware of the biases that cloud our judgment.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Systems thinking allows us to see the bigger picture.
Children can learn to think mathematically through programming.
The scientist is not a man who learns facts but a man who learns how to think.
To succeed in blue oceans, you need to think differently.
To think critically is to be aware of our own biases and to engage in self-reflection.
The best analysts are those who can adapt their thinking.