The Mental Supermodels podcast – cohosted by Jeremy Thomas and Myron Weber – explores the theory and practice, the art and science of mental modeling for solving problems and making decisions in business and life. It’s great for people who are leading teams to get better results, for aspiring professionals looking to impress the boss, or for entrepreneurs growing a business. Every single episode has thought-provoking ideas and actionable techniques to improve the way you think.
Mental modeling is simply the discipline of seeking to understand systems in a structured way, so that when you act with intention, you increase the likelihood of achieving your desired outcome. That’s why mental models matter, and why the world needs more mental super models.
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The Mental Supermodels podcast – cohosted by Jeremy Thomas and Myron Weber – explores the theory and practice, the art and science of mental modeling for solving problems and making decisions in business and life. It’s great for people who are leading teams to get better results, for aspiring professionals looking to impress the boss, or for entrepreneurs growing a business. Every single episode has thought-provoking ideas and actionable techniques to improve the way you think.
Mental modeling is simply the discipline of seeking to understand systems in a structured way, so that when you act with intention, you increase the likelihood of achieving your desired outcome. That’s why mental models matter, and why the world needs more mental super models.
Using a Mental Modeling approach borrowed from Hannibal Lecter of Silence of the Lambs, Jeremy and Myron discuss Bitcoin.
4-level model of Bitcoin:
EssenceProtocolFunctionLedgerCharacteristicsCryptographically secureFixed supplyDecentralizedIntangibleSomething you know, not something you haveNovelRoleBitcoin is moneyCharacteristics of a Money CommodityScarceFungibleDivisiblePortableTransferrableFunctions of MoneyStore of valueMedium of ExchangeUnit of accountWhat about the Regression Theorem?Bitcoin had subjective value to early adopters because of its novelty and its recognizable monetary potentialThe theory and historical understanding of money was well established - we didn't need a slow evolution from commodity to money. It was very fast because it was obvious to some people.
Mental Supermodels
The Mental Supermodels podcast – cohosted by Jeremy Thomas and Myron Weber – explores the theory and practice, the art and science of mental modeling for solving problems and making decisions in business and life. It’s great for people who are leading teams to get better results, for aspiring professionals looking to impress the boss, or for entrepreneurs growing a business. Every single episode has thought-provoking ideas and actionable techniques to improve the way you think.
Mental modeling is simply the discipline of seeking to understand systems in a structured way, so that when you act with intention, you increase the likelihood of achieving your desired outcome. That’s why mental models matter, and why the world needs more mental super models.
