#mental-model #rationality Created at 260323 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 260323 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Mental model]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Models/Cognitive biases]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Models/The overuse of models]] - [[Philosophy/Humans/Internet meme as mental model]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Models/Soul in the game]] # TODO > [!TODO] TODO # Ernst Mach mental models Ernst Mach was a physicist and philosopher who proposed two types of mental models[^1]: 1. Visual or sensory mental models: According to Mach, these models are based on our sensory experiences, such as what we see, hear, touch, taste, or smell. They are pictures or images that we create in our minds to help us understand the world around us. 2. Conceptual or abstract mental models: Mach believed that these models are formed through language and communication. They are abstract representations of our thoughts and ideas that help us understand complex concepts and relationships. Mach argued that both types of mental models are important for understanding the physical world and that they are interdependent on each other. He believed that our visual mental models are limited by our sensory experiences, and that language and communication are essential for developing more complex and abstract mental models. Overall, Mach's ideas about mental models have had a significant impact on the fields of psychology, philosophy, and cognitive science, and continue to influence research on human cognition and perception. [^1]: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/32d9794f-4455-4f31-9a6c-2f391f45ba56?s=c