Decisions : the source of human power is neither muscle nor mind but models
Framing : mental models infuse everything we do, even if we're unaware of them
Causality : we are causal-inference engines and often wrong, but this is good
Counterfactuals : envisioning worlds that do not exist lets us excel in this one
Constraints : our vision needs to be bounded to be effective
Reframing : occasionally we need to switch frames or invent new ones
Learning : a wide variety of frames is essential for progress
Pluralism : a coexistence of frames is essential to humanity's survival
Vigilance : people must remain on guard not to cede their power.
