Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann is an enlightening and practical guide to navigating complex decisions and challenges using mental models. Mental models are frameworks that help us better understand and simplify the world, and this book introduces over 300 of them, presented in an engaging and accessible way.
The authors begin by explaining what mental models are and why they matter, emphasizing their importance in improving decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The book is divided into sections, each exploring a range of models that can be applied to various life situations—from understanding human behavior to optimizing processes and strategies.