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Aligning our assumptions with reality.

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### Real world

is complex and ever-changing.

### Mental model <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="2" -->

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Mental models have varying levels of *objectivity*,

i.e. how much they correspond to reality.

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### Dunning-Kruger effect

a cognitive bias

in which people with low competence

overestimate their abilities.

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Those who don't know

don't even know

that they don't know.

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### Why focus on objectivity?

- it helps our personal growth
- to avoid being overly-confident
- to make better decisions
- to avoid harmful decisions (even if well-meant)

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### How to improve objectivity?

- study, learn, train, experiment!
- check your facts, use reliable sources
- question your intuition
- seek external feedback
- search for both proof and disproof of facts

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### My reality check

- research quick and slow
    - quick internet checks of current facts and opinions, both for and against
    - slow reading of books
- exchanging feedback with colleagues

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##### New hobby:
#### Monthly interview
- assess your skills and relevancy
- learn what others are doing
- confirm your company is the best