What is Second Order Thinking?
Second order thinking is a type of advanced critical thinking that involves thinking about one’s own thought processes.
It is the ability to look beyond the intended results of our actions and focusing on the unintended consequences of those results.
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Most of us think and care about only the immediate implications of our decisions/actions don't consider that our actions could have unintended consequences or Second Order Effects.
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