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A difficult problem is better thought through both forwards and backward than in one direction only.
Mental modelInversion
Their wordsIt is not enough to think about difficult problems one way. You need to think about them forwards and backward.
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Working a problem by inversion often forces the thinker to uncover hidden beliefs about it.
Mental modelInversion
Their wordsInversion often forces you to uncover hidden beliefs about the problem you are trying to solve.
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Mental modelInversion
Their wordsDespite our best intentions, thinking forward increases the odds that you’ll cause harm (iatrogenics). Thinking backward, call it subtractive avoidance or inversion, is less likely to cause harm.
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Mental modelInversion
Their wordsSpend less time trying to be brilliant and more time trying to avoid obvious stupidity. The kicker? Avoiding stupidity is easier than seeking brilliance.
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