No book of theirs reviewed yet.Systems
Venkatesh Rao
Discovered via Ribbonfarm blog. This guy is a high-level insight machine and has an engaging way of tracing societal patterns. He's influenced how I think about coordination problems and organizations as well as seeking truth.
Systems
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Seated at Table 3, Models & risk
Seat 5 of 6. Also at the table:
Charlie MungerShaped my multidisciplinary thinking and my use of mental models for better judgment.
Nassim TalebSharpened my grasp on uncertainty, risk management, and the importance of antifragility in complex systems.
Donella MeadowsEnhanced my skills in systems thinking and strategic approaches to complex problem solving.
Shane ParrishStrengthened my practice of building a latticework of mental models for clearer thinking and better decisions.
Scott AdamsInfluenced my thinking on systems over goals, persuasion, and the power of stacking complementary skills.