The discussion explores the idea that our brain creates models of reality based on predictions, which can drift away from the actual experience. Focusing on vedanā helps correct these models and ground us in the present moment.
The entire episode is focused on exploring various mental models from different disciplines and how they can be applied to investing.
The core topic of applying interdisciplinary mental models from fields like physics, biology etc. to investing.
The concept of externalizing and organizing mental models is a key aspect of Skeema and Kittur's broader research on helping individuals and communities make sense of information and knowledge.
The podcast episodes discussed explore the concept of mental models and their application across various domains, including psychology, investing, decision-making, and personal development.
Several episodes delve into the importance of recognizing and updating mental models to improve thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal dynamics. Examples include Gurwinder Bhogal's discussion of uncomfortable truths about human psychology, the application of mental models to investing, and Carole Robin's insights on building robust relationships by overcoming limiting mental models.
The episodes highlight how mental models from diverse disciplines, such as philosophy, mathematics, and biology, can be leveraged to enhance understanding and decision-making in both personal and professional contexts.