Of digital mental models and their needs

Could these digital mental models be the best known shortcuts to success? Some professions like advertising, sales, artists, politics, etc. are known for both their influence and manipulation.

It comes a time when dealing with their complexities, we must be insightful in making the right decisions.

Have you ever wondered how the 101-Legged Centipede decides which leg should start to make a move? You might be puzzled when it’s walking. However, if you can follow its pattern of variation, it starts with multiple legs. On the contrary, we can learn a useful shortcut for efficiency and effectiveness. Hence, the invention of the railroad. That is knowledge transfer. Likewise, lots of things have been possible because of two things; firstly, application of knowledge and secondly, knowledge transfer. Most pioneers haven’t created anything new; they just discovered how to take advantage of the laws of nature which have always been there. Do you know “Bird brains” have been flying since immemorial? The same is true with mobile communications, infrastructures, computing, and a host of other modern technological breakthroughs. However, the discoveryof the natural laws which were presently dormant hadn’t been realised by humanity.

Although humanity has made huge discoveries that have totally changed our ways of life, it seems like our our ancestors were better of when it comes to emotional intelligence despite them not having all the modern conveniences, they had better instincts that eludes digital humanists today. As the knowledge of our natural world has increased, the tacit knowledge has decreased. In man’s arrogance, we blindly believe all of life’s problems can be solved without inclusiveness. Most of the time we rely on our own outdated shortcuts in different circumstances. As such those shortcuts fail to identify and defend us against our manipulators. It’s time to adapt into better

shortcuts. They can be either way, analog, digital, or new other mental models as they can protect businesses from compliance professional flaws like con-artists and flattery.

What is the common denominator between a Pilot and Surgeon? They make use of best analog mental models known as check list to make complex decisions to save life. No wonder their work is so efficient and effective.

Business decisions are unpredictable hence the need to more diverse mental models. The Pilot is 24/7 ready for life and death decisions.Likewise the Surgeon. In Israel Surgeons have evolved being using a knife as a mental model in the operating room.

So how best can you update your outdated shortcuts? New mental models are needed. How?

Assume it’s a stressful month according your high business season cycle. Get yourself ready by imagining how to conquer it step by step, all the way.

A check list can remind us three things. First, simplicity. Pilots and Surgeons are highly trained and skilled individuals.

However, they don’t depend on their brains alone. They make use of simple check lists, ready-made mental models. Secondly, imagination. There is a huge amount of inventions still being made.

Why not? Just like a check list, you can design one in your kitchen. Thirdly, as human beings, we have natural inborn flaws, within our physical bodies.