Tools for Better Thinking (untools.co)

Article summary

The article presents a collection of thinking tools and frameworks to help solve problems, make decisions, and understand systems. It lists various tools, including the Six Thinking Hats, Ishikawa Diagram, and Eisenhower Matrix, among others. These tools are designed to provide a structured approach to thinking and decision-making. The article also mentions a lifetime access offer to a complete thinking toolkit with over 20 tool templates and exclusive deep-dives.

Main themes

• thinking tools
• problem-solving
• decision-making
• systems thinking
• communication
• information retention
• critical thinking
• strategic thinking

What commenters say

• An audio book version of the thinking tools would be helpful, but some tools require visuals to understand.
• The Minto Pyramid is a useful framework for clear and concise communication, similar to the inverted pyramid style of journalism.
• Some commenters find the collection of thinking tools useful, but others think it is incomplete and lacks a broader instruction on how to approach problems.
• Systems theory and queuing theory can be broadly useful for assessing situations and making decisions, but there is no single book that teaches systems theory as a technology.
• The value of using flashcards to retain information from books is debated, with some finding it helpful and others questioning its effectiveness.
• The collection of thinking tools is compared to other resources, such as The Decision Book and Mental Models, with some commenters finding them similar but others seeing unique value in each.
• The idea of a 'technology' for thinking, rather than just a collection of tools, is discussed, with some arguing that it is necessary for effective problem-solving.
• The importance of understanding the underlying logic and structure of a system is emphasized, with some commenters recommending resources such as The Macroscope and Good Strategy, Bad Strategy.