Shane Parrish is a former cybersecurity expert who worked for the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) – an agency of Canada’s Department of National Defence. He is host of The Knowledge Project podcast and the founder of Farnam Street – an online learning community and blog. Rhiannon Beaubien is also a former member of the CSE and writes for Farnam Street’s blog.
Rhiannon Beaubien Books
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The Great Mental Models
Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien
General Thinking Concepts
4.4 (547 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's The Great Mental Models about?
The Great Mental Models (2019) provides a crash course on how to upgrade your thinking and decision making. Drawing from a wide variety of disciplines, it will equip you with nine of the most essential tools for understanding and navigating the complicated world around you.
Who should read The Great Mental Models?
- Decision makers
- Analysts
- Anyone who wants to give their thinking an edge
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The Great Mental Models Volume 2
Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
4.1 (186 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's The Great Mental Models Volume 2 about?
The Great Mental Models Volume 2 (2019) is all about the art of making unexpected connections. Rooted in the “hard” sciences, it unpacks core concepts from physics, chemistry, and biology. But it’s not only about electrons, elements, and evolution. The ideas covered in this fascinating intellectual history can also be applied to everyday life.
Who should read The Great Mental Models Volume 2?
- Lateral thinkers
- Scientists interested in a new angle on familiar concepts
- Anyone looking for a good mental workout
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The Great Mental Models Volume 3
Rhiannon Beaubien and Rosie Leizrowice
Systems and Mathematics
4.3 (332 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's The Great Mental Models Volume 3 about?
The Great Mental Models Volume 3 (2021) is the third book in a series that shows how mental models from various disciplines can be applied to make positive changes to your life. This volume focuses on mental models from systems and mathematics. It demonstrates how you can use cognitive tools to improve everything from decision-making and relationships to healthy eating and personal productivity.
Who should read The Great Mental Models Volume 3?
- Decision-makers
- Problem-solvers
- The intellectually curious