The Great Mental Models Volume 2

The second volume in the Great Mental Models series provides over twenty important concepts from physics, chemistry, and biology in a clear and accessible style. Building on the framework that mental models are representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields, the book makes complex scientific principles understandable for general audiences. Parrish and Beaubien demonstrate how mastering these natural science models enables readers to rapidly grasp new information and identify patterns others miss.

4 sections ยท 25 lessons

Course outline

Physics Models

  1. Relativity
  2. Reciprocity
  3. Energy Conservation
  4. Entropy
  5. Inertia
  6. Friction
  7. Velocity
  8. Leverage
  9. Physics Models

Chemistry Models

  1. Activation Energy
  2. Catalysts
  3. Autocatalysis
  4. Alloying
  5. Chemistry Models

Biology Models

  1. Natural Selection
  2. Red Queen Effect
  3. Competition
  4. Ecosystems
  5. Niches
  6. Self-Preservation
  7. Replication
  8. Cooperation
  9. Biology Models

Human Behavior Models

  1. Hierarchies
  2. Incentives
  3. Energy Minimization
  4. Exaptation
  5. Critical Mass
  6. Human Behavior Models

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