https://sharpstone.blog/categories/reflection/Recent content in Reflection on Sharpstone BlogHugoen-usMon, 28 Apr 2025 13:14:48 -0500https://sharpstone.blog/posts/model-thinker-scott-page-book-review/Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:14:48 -0500https://sharpstone.blog/posts/model-thinker-scott-page-book-review/<p><img src="https://sharpstone.blog/images/model_thinker_review.png" alt="Model Thinker image by ChatGPT" title="center"></p> <h2 id="-book-overview">📖 Book Overview</h2> <p><strong>Title:</strong> The Model Thinker: What you need to know to make data work for you</p> <p><strong>Author:</strong> Scott E. Page</p> <p><strong>Published:</strong> 2021 (expanded edition)</p> <p><strong>Genre/Focus:</strong> Popular Science</p> <h2 id="-why-i-read-this">🧠 Why I Read This</h2> <p>As part of my ongoing Doctoral research into Business, Accounting, and Artificial Intelligence, I sought out this book to deepen my understanding of model-driven thinking—a critical skill for modern leadership. Data models are the often-hidden underpinnings of the Information Age, and much of what people refer to as &ldquo;AI&rdquo; today is actually fast, layered modeling. My goal was to sharpen my ability to interpret, apply, and challenge models effectively. The Model Thinker delivered valuable tools that I am already applying in strategic decision frameworks.</p>