Occam's Razor: The Atomic Mental Model - Sketchy Ideas %
A “razor” is a rule of thumb that simplifies decision making.
The most powerful razors I’ve found:
Sahil Bloomx.comFor hundreds of years, “Occam’s razor” has been a go-to in any critical thinker’s mental toolbox. Also known as the “principle of parsimony,” this heuristic (read: a mental shortcut) is often summarized as: “When you have two competing explanations for the same phenomenon, the simpler one is the better.”
Big Think • 3 Brilliant Critical Thinking Tools Used by Daniel Dennett

The most useful razors and rules I've found:
1. Bragging Razor - If someone brags about their success or happiness, assume it’s half what they claim
If someone downplays their success or happiness, assume it’s double what they claim
2. High Agency Razor - If... See more
“Razors” are rules of thumb that simplify decisions.
The most valuable razors I’ve discovered:
Sahil Bloomx.com