We see political uprisings, market crashes, and a never. At the core of the book is pages manymodel paradigm, which shows the. He also gave a wonderful online course on model thinking, still available on coursera. In the longrunning debate on affirmative action, scott e. He will be teaching a free online course on complex systems and modeling. In the difference, he shows why diversity matters, how it leads to better outcomes, and most importantly why achieving the significant benefits of diversity requires thinking well beyond traditional categories such as race, gender, or ethnicity. David disalvo is the author of the bestselling book what makes your brain happy and why you. Page explains the value of applying several models to a single problem, and then provides a conceptual toolkit for doing so. The holder of a masters degree in mathematics from the university of wisconsin and a ph.
In this landmark book, scott page redefines the way we understand ourselves in relation to one another. Tetlocks book, thinking styles such as hedgehogs people use single models is worse than foxes people use lots of models, and foxes are worse than formal models people use years of data smart people like bruce use models, blend with their experiences. Build career skills in data science, computer science, business, and more. Page is the leonid hurwicz collegiate professor of complex systems. Model thinking was the first, and still one of the very best, courses ive taken via. What are the best books to read about model thinking. Ive taught operations research at the mba level, and so was skeptical that i would learn anything new or significant from this class. Model thinking is one of the best subjects i have taken in coursera. A new york times, science section piece, titled in \professors model, diversity productivity dreifus 2008, a link to a video presenta. If the content not found, try our sister site click here.
The readings for this section are an excerpt from my book the difference and a paper that i wrote with russell golman of carnegie mellon. Leonid hurwicz collegiate professor of complex systems, political science, and economics, the university of michigan ann arbor. Page shows us the mathematical, statistical, and computational models from linear regression to random walks and far beyondthat can turn anyone into a genius. Lots of food for thought, some sort of new way of thinking, many different insights on how micro dynamics emerge in macro behaviour, how simple things may produce complex ones or complex ones simple. Page is a professor at the university of michigan, and his book explores mental models in a wonderful way. Needless to say, these lecture notes are by no means a substitute for his awesome course. I was particularly interested in this 10 week course because buckminster fuller instilled in me a deep appreciation for models. Dec 20, 2018 from the stock market to genomics laboratories, census figures to marketing email blasts, we are awash with data. An introduction to computational models of social life princeton studies in complexity, and more on. Jan 08, 2008 in the longrunning debate on affirmative action, scott e. You need only read the first four pages of the golman paper. Page shows us the mathematical, statistical, and computational modelsfrom linear regression to random walks and far beyond.
Scott page about his latest book the model thinker. Models are not words, but formal mathematical representations that are put together to help us understand the world. Page, professor of complex systems, political science and economics at the university of michigan, doesnt want people to limit themselves to linear thinking. Scott s book the model thinker explores mental models in depth. He presents evidence on how cognitive diversitypeople perceiving, analysing and solving problems in different wayscan benefit the bottom line of any organization. A logic of diversity, association for women in science pp 2829, pp 2008. The model thinker reduces reallife interactions into mathematical models. Scott pages the model thinker is a deeper dive into the theory of mental models and the math behind them. Model thinking the official course blog for scott e. Winner of the 2018 gold medal in women minorities in business, axiom business book awards scott page. He is the author of the model thinker basic books, 2018. Best along side page s book model thinking, the course brings to life many of the ideas surveyed in the text.
The model thinker, scott e page shop online for books in. Although each model offers insight, any single model will be wrongjust ask the physicist who, trying to understand barnyard animals, imagined a spherical cow. Daron acemoglu, professor of economics at mit and coauthor of why nations fail the clarity of scott s thinking has been awing me since our days together as doctoral students. May 08, 2015 5 2 rational actor models model thinking scott e. Scott page demonstrates how the effects of diversity are highly contextdependent. Scott page on becoming a model thinker the knowledge. Page is an american social scientist and john seely brown distinguished university professor of complexity, social science, and management at the university of michigan, ann arbor, where he has been working since 2000. Learn how model thinking can make you a better thinker forbes. One of the premises of the book is that manymodel thinking works in two. He is also the author of five books, including the model thinker, the. Page is leonid hurwicz collegiate professor of political science, complex systems, and economics at the university of michigan, where he has taught since 2000. He has also been director of the center for the study of complex systems at the university of michigan and an external faculty member at the santa fe institute. Many model thinking overcomes the failures of attention of any one model.
Any errors and omissions in these notes are naturally entirely my own, and all credit for the content goes to scott. Page s engaging online coursera offering on model thinking. Anyone who wishes to better understand the world will benefit from the lecture videos and readings. He has also been director of the center for the study of complex systems at the university of michigan 20092014 and an external faculty member at the santa fe. Nov 19, 2018 many model thinking overcomes the failures of attention of any one model. At the core of the book is page s manymodel paradigm, which shows the reader how to apply multiple models to organize the data. A professor of complex systems, political science, and economics at the university of michigan, he is the author of the difference, complex adaptive systems, and diversity and complexity. Scott page knows more about diversity than anyone anywhere. Published on mar 1, 2019 in todays datatalk podcast, we spoke with dr. Page is a researcher, so he carefully lays out his research. But he also adds to it a thoughtful framework for his thinking. The model thinker by scott e page, 9780465094622, available at. Feb 03, 2012 learn how model thinking can make you a better thinker.
One model might make sense of 20% of a situation, another 40% etc. The difference from new ways of seeing and thinking, immigrants joining the mainstream. Page is the leonid hurwicz collegiate professor of complex systems, political science, and economics at the university of michigan and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In fact ive already started exploring areas of my work that model thinking would apply and how to use the tools presented in this class. Nov 29, 2011 scott page is offering a free graded course on thinking with models. How to get the best results from big data analysis. To make sense of complexity, use a variety of mental models. Scott e page, a faculty member at michigan has done a wonderful book which in a careful way demonstrates significant benefits from encouraging a wide variety of backgrounds and approaches to participate in decisions. E journal usa us department of state bureau of international information programs vol. His online course model thinking has attracted more than. We live in a complex world with diverse people, firms, and governments whose behaviors aggregate to produce novel, unexpected phenomena. First of all, i bought this book thinking it was about far more complex models. With this course, scott page reinforced and enhanced that appreciation in.
He is the author of three books and has published research papers in economics, political science, sociology, psychology, philosophy, physics, public health, geography, computer science, and management. Many of you reading this have already found reasons to model, which is why you signed up for this course. An original and thoughtprovoking book, and a challenging one for a onemodel thinker like myself. Download or read online the model thinker scott e page book in pdf and epub format. Scott has a short video introduction to the course on the site. Mar 14, 2019 discover book depositorys huge selection of scott e page books online. The clarity of scotts thinking has been awing me since our days together as. Scott e page is professor of complex systems at the university of michigan and author of the hugely successful coursera course model thinking. How the power of diversity creates better groups, firms, schools, and societies, and complex adaptive systems. He has also been director of the center for the study of complex systems. Nov 27, 2018 in the model thinker, social scientist scott e.
Ive been increasingly curious about mental models, and this book was my first full book on the topic. Page university of michigan center for the study of complex systems 318 west hall ann arbor, mi 48106, usa abstract models help us to understand, explain, predict, and act. How the power of diversity creates better groups, firms, schools and societies princeton university press. Art friedman, coauthor of quantum mechanics the clarity of scott s thinking has been awing me since our days together as doctoral students at kellogg. Beautifully written, this book teaches us how to stay logical, coherent and effective at work and at life more broadlyamidst a world awash in ever more data, distraction and complexity. Scott page, whos in the political science department at university of michigan, has written a book thats valuable on two levels. Hence the many are better judges than a single man of music and poetry, for. At the core of the book is page s many model paradigm, which shows the reader how to apply multiple models to organize the data, leading to wiser choices, more accurate predictions, and more robust designs.
At the core of the book is page s many model paradigm, which shows the reader how to apply multiple models to organize the data. Page, 9780465094622, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The model thinker provides a toolkit for business people, students, scientists, pollsters, and bloggers to make them better, clearer. Great explanation of models and why they are useful by scott page, university of michigan part of coursera project. At the core of the book is page s many model paradigm, which shows the reader how to apply multiple. A leading professor of quantitative social science at the university of michigan, he has taken his expertise as both a teacher and researcher and distilled it into the one book anyone will need to master data and turn it to professional use. Scott s research focuses on complex systems and diversity. The difference is about how we think in groupsand how our collective wisdom exceeds the sum of its parts. Why can teams of people find better solutions than brilliant individuals working alone.
Page, professor of complex systems, political science, and economics at the university of michigan, ann arbor. Scott page explains the power of mental models to better understand how we see the. We see political uprisings, market crashes, and a never ending array of social trends. What you need to know to make data work for you by page, scott e. They do so by simplifying reality or by constructing. Scott e page learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. It describes dozens of models in straightforward language and explains how to apply them. This book looks at how people can apply a many model thinking approach to understand these complex systems to find solutions.
The clarity of scotts thinking has been awing me since our days together as doctoral students at kellogg. Im an engineer with a strong background in quantitative analysis. Page, a professor of complex systems, political science and economics at the university of michigan, is a fresh voice. I was first introduced to prof scott page by listening to farnam streets podcast called the knowledge project.
To the students of model thinking on coursera, welcome to. Theres no specific reading for these lectures though i mention several books on behavioral. Page in professors model, diversity productivity by claudia dreifus in the longrunning debate on affirmative action, scott e. John seely brown distinguished university professor. Page shows us the mathematical, statistical, and computational modelsfrom linear regression to random walks and far beyondthat can turn anyone into a genius. Modelingeconomics decisionmakingstrategic thinking. The course is called model thinking and will start in mid to late january. Page from the university of michigan and santa fe institute and he pointed me to an amazing opportunity.
Mar 01, 2019 in todays datatalk podcast, we spoke with dr. How to get the best results from big data analysis knowledge. Scott page is a firstrate expositor, offering helpful examples and analogies to elucidate ideas and relationships. Daron acemoglu, professor of economics at mit and coauthor of why nations fail the clarity of scott s thinking has been awing me since our days together as doctoral students at kellogg. How the power of diversity creates better groups, firms, schools, and societies new edition with a new preface by the author by scott e. An original and thoughtprovoking book, and a challenging one for a one model thinker like myself. You may want to explore the following, too, from my personal library. The model thinker scott e page bok 9780465094622 bokus. John seely brown distinguished university professor of complexity, social science, and management at the university of michigan, and the williamson family professor of business administration, professor of management and organizations, stephen m. Aug, 2016 i did the model thinking coursera course some time ago.