Inversion as a Thinking Tool

Solving problems by imagining the opposite outcome and avoiding the paths that lead there.

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Optionality & Asymmetry

Inversion asks 'what kills me?' — optionality answers 'structure things so nothing can'

Elementary Worldly Wisdom

Inversion is one of Munger's favorite mental models — always invert

Opportunity Costs

Inversion forces you to see the opportunity cost — what you lose by choosing this path

Falsifiability

Both ask the same question from different angles: what would prove this wrong?