Mental Models — Thinking Pattern Library

What This Is

A reference library of reusable thinking patterns, logical fallacies, cognitive biases, and reasoning tools. Not a skill that does something — a skill you consult. Like having a bookshelf of thinking tools that other skills (and you) can pull from.

Every other skill in the library uses these patterns implicitly. This makes them explicit, searchable, and learnable.

When to Use

• "What mental model applies here?"
• "Am I falling for a fallacy or bias?"
• "What's the name for that thinking pattern?"
• "How should I reason about this uncertainty?"
• "Is my argument well-structured?"
• "Am I framing this problem correctly?"
• Reference during any thinking session
• Teaching and learning
• "I feel like there's a principle I'm missing"