The Pursuit of Liquid Knowledge

Avoid looking at life through the lens of one subject. Try develop “liquid knowledge” that flows easily from one topic to the next.

It is important to not only learn new mental models, but to consider how they connect with one another.

Creativity and innovation often arise at the intersection of ideas. By spotting the links between various mental models, you can identify solutions that most people overlook.

When a certain worldview dominates your thinking, you’ll try to explain every problem you face through that worldview.

The more you master a single mental model, the more likely it becomes that this mental model will be your downfall because you’ll start applying it indiscriminatel...