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???????? ???? 2011TS 34: An Underutilized Super PowerDesign Principle: Consistency. The usability of a system is improved when similar parts are expressed in similar ways.
Thinking is energy. Good design reduces the amount of energy a person has to input to use the entity.
That’s why consistency is so powerful. Little actions over time tend to amount to huge outcomes.
For more resources on Consistency, visit http://thoughtstack.co/consistency
If you'd rather listen to the audio, check out the podcast: ? http://www.thoughtstack.co
Reach me on Social Media: ? Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jonstenstrom
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2018-05-0918 min???????? ???? 2011TS 33: Why You CAN Compare Apples and OrangesThe next time someone says "you can't compare apples and oranges"...tell them you CAN.
Design Principle: Comparison.
A comparison is a method for understanding information in a controlled manner within a system.
It's important to understand the variables you are comparing, how you are measuring the data, and how you're conveying the information to others.
For more resources on Comparison, visit http://thoughtstack.co/comparison
If you'd rather listen to the audio, check out the podcast: ? http://www.thoughtstack.co
Reach me on Social Media: ? Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jonstenstrom
---- Credits: ? Book: Universal Principles of Design ? Music...
2018-04-2905 min???????? ???? 2011TS 32: 5 Ways to Increase Empathy for Better Accessible Design5 Ways to Increase Empathy:
Travel more
Listen more
Volunteer doing something you enjoy
Stay curious (learn something new)
Realize everyone is unique. Find those differences.
For more resources on Accessibility, visit http://thoughtstack.co/accessiblity
If you'd rather listen to the audio, check out the podcast:
? http://www.thoughtstack.co
Reach me on Social Media:
? Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jonstenstrom
Stay Thought-Full, Jon
Credits:
? Book: Universal Principles of Design
? Music: Dreams - Joakim Karud
2018-04-2405 min???????? ???? 2011TS 31: Thought Stack Is Now on YouTubeWatch the Podcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyo71bciLTsdRZsGNZhtkQQ
Thought Stack's Mission
While studying to be an engineer, we never seemed to learn about how humans think or interact with each other.
After I realized my limited perspective, I started diving into the cognitive sciences, focusing on cognitive biases and mental models.
It's a lifelong pursuit I want to share with you so we can learn them together and build upon each other's perspectives.
Join me in exploring cognitive biases, mental models, and design principles.
Together we can design an ethical and more robust world.
Stay Thought-Full, Jo
2018-04-1801 min???????? ???? 2011TS 30: 80/20 a Better Life80/20 a Better Life:
Podcast video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQRMLrHT8eU
Lift weights 3X a wk - Don't break a hip
Sprint often
Sleep greater than 7.5 hours a night - More productive wake time
Meditate - Ancestors were present
Driving:
Look L at intersections
Imagine 1 person trying to kill you on the freeway
2018-04-0608 min???????? ???? 2011TS 29: The Hidden Joys of Brewing Your Own BeerHey Thought Stacker!
After 28 episodes, I've realized that thoughts without action is pointless. Therefore, I'm switching things up with the podcast to incorporate more doing.
Don't get me wrong, we'll still cover interesting books, but we'll center them around cool activities we can do today.
This month I'm sharing with you my love for homebrewing beer. If you can boil water and read a recipe, you can make your own beer. There is no better joy than drinking your own creation and sharing it with your friends.
Strap yourself in for this tasty ride.
Intro beer audio: https://www.youtube.co...
2017-12-0810 min???????? ???? 2011TS 28: Lessons in Creativity From an Underappreciated GeniusThis podcast is about a genius reflecting on what it means to be a genius...that's pretty FREAKIN' cool!
Hey Thought Stackers, you're in for a treat. Today we have Jimmy Soni, author of A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age, joining us on the cast.
Today You'll Learn Five Things:
Claude Shannon's unique approach to networking - More like Anti-Networking.
Why you should start visualizing the end state of problems you're trying to solve BEFORE diving into the details.
Claude's six step process to creative thinking.
Our biggest take away: Avoiding over specialization.
Why the co...
2017-09-1231 min???????? ???? 2011TS 27: How a Little Anarchy Can Revitalize Our SocietyHey Thought Stackers!
We have a special episode, today we have one of the most inspiring people I’ve met, Mark Lakeman.
I met Mark a few years ago at the Lightning in a Bottle festival where he covered many of the topics you’re about to hear on this cast.
Portland has been in the midst of a total renaissance and that can be attributed to Mark and his team over at City Repair.
If you make it to the end of this cast, you might just become an activist for a better community.
In this episode you’ll learn th...
2017-08-2546 min???????? ???? 2011TS 26: The Bible for Creating Intelligent MachinesWhen you hear the term Artificial Intelligence, what’s image pops in your mind? Is it a Terminator-style doomsday scenario or maybe a bit more optimistic?
For this Book Short, we are covering The Essential Turing by Alan Turing.
To help us make sense of the book, we've brought in AI expert, Dr. Shalini Ananda, who teaches us three things:
Who is Alan Turing and why is he important for AI?
What are some of the limitation in developing an AI platform?
Where do you see AI benefiting our lives in the near future?
Hopefully, this gives you a glimpse of...
2017-08-0313 min???????? ???? 2011TS 25: Level 9000 Personal Growth HackingLearn the secrets of personal growth hacking:
Part One: The Experiment List - What do you want to achieve in the next five years?
Part Two: The Pipeline - You list of experiments you're actively testing.
Part Three: The Experiment Journal - Track what works and what doesn't.
For a detailed breakdown of this episode visit: https://www.kevinespiritu.com/personal-growth-hacking/
Stay Thought-Full!
2017-08-0112 min???????? ???? 2011TS 24 - Why Being #2 Might Be Better Than Being #1Scott Harley [Author, past VC, Facebook & Google] shares why the liberal arts will rule the digital world.
In this episode, you'll learn three things:
Why being number 2 might be more valuable than being number 1.
Why it's important to have diversity of thought in the tech industry.
Why we should be taking a more interdisciplinary approach to learning.
BONUS: If you stay to the end, you'll hear in Scott's opinion, "the greatest Sand Hill Prank of all time."
Check out his book: The Fuzzy and the Techie: Why the Liberal Arts Will Rule the Digital World
Say hi to Scott a...
2017-07-2917 min???????? ???? 2011TS 23: The Wolf of Fitness - Depression, Jail, and BooksIn today’s episode, you’re going to meet Kane Sumabat. I found out about Kane when I realized I wanted to enter my thirties in my best physical shape, so I filled up my Instagram with tons of inspiring individuals.
Kane is my favorite. At 49 years old his physique is impeccable. With someone with over 30 years of commitment and experience, Kevin and I had to see how his brain ticks…
Kane took us on quite the journey and you have to give it up to him for being so open with his trials and tribulations.
We learn about his battle...
2017-07-0619 min???????? ???? 2011TS 22: Asymmetric Information - Winning The War of KnowledgeThe concept of information asymmetry seems fairly obvious from its name. However, as a mental model, it deserves deeper study to fully understand all of its nuances. At its most basic, information asymmetry describes a situation where two parties have different quantities or qualities of information. When one person has either more or better information than another, they have a massive advantage. This mental model shows up a lot in investing, but can be applied in many areas of life. For example, I remember being intuitively aware of information asymmetry during my poker days, despite not knowing the concept by...
2017-06-1914 min???????? ???? 2011TS 21: How To Lie With StatisticsWe need to stop using statistics to communicate with the public. Don’t get me wrong, statistics is a valuable tool for certain applications. Informing the public is not one of those applications. You might be thinking, “That’s a little extreme...why?” Simple: The average (mode) of society is not statistically literate enough to avoid being manipulated. To combat this, I recommend you read How To Lie With Statistics to get a basic understanding of how people, organizations, and even governments use statistics to further their own agendas. Make sure you check out the full article at ThoughtStack.co
2017-06-1816 min???????? ???? 2011TS 20: When "Good Enough" Is Better Than PerfectHow do we know when we should put in the effort to make the best choice, product, or decision, versus picking something that is simply “good enough?” The answer is the mental model of maximizing vs. satisficing. We Have Too Many Options for Unimportant Things In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz notes that as our options for every aspect of our lives have increased, so has the cognitive load of making decisions in everyday life. It wasn’t hard to choose a shampoo 100 years ago — there were probably 5 brands. Now, you have an aisle of 100+ options to choose from. If you’r...
2017-06-1312 min???????? ???? 2011TS 19: Lessons On Reading and Writing From Mr. 500 BooksI remember reading Othello back in high school… It was bound in a bright blue paperback sleeve with the word “Sparknotes” written above the title. I know. Sparknotes isn’t the same thing as reading the book. But I was young and at that time, Shakespeare didn’t interest me the way Final Fantasy VII did. Imagine my relief when I heard that our guest for today’s podcast — Roy Lotz, one of the top reviewers on Goodreads — also wasn’t into reading back in the day, I felt relieved. He’s since found a love of reading and has read over 550 books...
2017-06-0938 min???????? ???? 2011TS 18: People Aren't Out To Get You...They're Just DumbI was biking to the grocery store a few days ago. As I was pedaling along happily, a bright-red car door materialized in front of my face… I swerved. I almost fell off my bike but was able to recover. As soon as I was stabilized, I looked back to yell at the man who’d opened the car door and almost killed me. “What a @#$%ing dick,” I muttered to myself as I pedaled into the parking lot of the grocery store. In that moment, this man was clearly an asshole. Or was he? As I walked through the grocery...
2017-06-0611 min???????? ???? 2011TS 17: Liberate Your Freedom Using SystemsI’m ashamed to admit it, but I used to despise people who planned. I felt they were missing out on life’s beauty by being so regimented in their routines. I was mistaken. It wasn’t until I read Work the System that I realized I had it backwards. By planning, you think through the way you want your life to go. After you plan, you have an opportunity to be truly spontaneous instead of having it thrust upon you. The spontaneity of missing a flight on your honeymoon because you didn’t plan for traffic isn’t a fun experi...
2017-06-0415 min???????? ???? 2011TS 16: Winning Is an Emotional GameTilt is a poker term for a state of mental or emotional confusion or frustration in which a player adopts a less than optimal strategy, usually resulting in the player becoming over-aggressive. – Wikipedia Tilting usually occurs when you get an outcome that you did not want or expect – for instance, losing an all-in with AA, the best pre-flop hand in No-Limit Texas Hold’Em. Statistically, you win that about 80% of the time, so the 20% of times that you do end up losing the hand can become emotionally frustrating. One of my favorite quotes about tilt comes from Gigabet, an old poster...
2017-05-2913 min???????? ???? 2011TS 15: Why We All Need To Be More CuriousWe’re far less important than we think we are. And yet... Everything had to work out exactly the way it did for us to come into existence. The Milky Way had to form ~12.21 billion years ago and the Earth had to form ~4.43 billion years ago. Our species, Homo sapiens, had to survive countless threats to pop up ~160,000 years ago, which is but a minor blip on the vast cosmic timeline. What makes us significant is that we’re the first species to realize all of this. That’s what makes us matter — we’re the species that was curious enough to as...
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