Categpry:Mental Models

Understanding mental models is important in advanced civilization. From basics of Genearal Semantics, we know that the 'map is not the territory', and even that the map is not the map, and that the territory is not the territory. Hence - perception is what matters. Knowing that reality and perception are not the same, it is important to guard in one's life that one's perception is as close to reality as possible, so we can make sound decisions on how to act. For example, if it is raining, you may use an umbrella so you don't get wet.

A very important thing that high performers do is study mental models, so that they are not trapped in believing common misconceptions. This Category is a study of common mental models, and how these mental models are commonly misunderstood or how people are unaware of them. The first step is to become aware of mental models, so that one can deal with reality more effectively. This applies to all situations in life, and in particular, stressful situations.