Mental Models, Complexity and Software

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The talk explains what mental models are (conceptual frameworks that explain how things work) and argues that software projects are highly complex systems that should be approached using multiple mental models and interdisciplinary thinking. It discusses applying different perspectives to better interpret and manage complexity in software development, referencing Software Craftsmanship and practices like Extreme Programming as relevant context.

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1. 0:00Start
2. 5:23Complexity
3. 26:30Confirmation Bias
4. 27:11Opportunity Cost
5. 27:37Margin of Safety

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