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Mental modelSecond-order thinking
Their wordsSecond-order thinking is more deliberate. It is thinking in terms of interactions and time, understanding that despite our intentions our interventions often cause harm. Second order thinkers ask themselves the question “And then what?”
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Mental modelSecond-order thinking
Their wordsA lot of extraordinary things in life are the result of things that are first-order negative, second order positive. So just because things look like they have no immediate payoff, doesn’t mean that’s the case.
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Mental modelSecond-order thinking
Their wordsSecond-order thinking takes a lot of work. It’s not easy to think in terms of systems, interactions, and time.
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