Cooking
Monty Hall Problem
Topic: Deep probability Understanding - Estimating ingredient amounts and cooking times for recipes with variable results.
Ikea Effect
Be aware that you may overvalue your own culinary creations, and use this knowledge to improve your skills or be more open to constructive criticism.
Sorites Paradox
Combining ingredients and techniques to create harmonious dishes.
The Ship of Theseus
Combining ingredients and techniques to create harmonious dishes.
Law of Deminishing Returns
Recognizing the ideal amount of seasoning or spices to enhance the taste without overpowering the dish.
Skinner's Superstition Experiment
Rely on evidence-based techniques and recipes rather than superstitious rituals.
Maslow's Hammer
Selecting the most suitable kitchen utensil, like a spatula for flipping pancakes, rather than using a spoon because it's familiar.
Five Whys
Figuring out the causes of unsuccessful recipes to enhance culinary skills.
Occam's Razor
Simple recipes with fewer ingredients can yield delicious results without unnecessary complexity.
Similar Situations
SWOT Analysis
Meal Planning: Analyzing the strengths (cooking skills), weaknesses (limited time), opportunities (new recipes to try), and threats (possible ingredient shortages) can enhance meal planning.
Hedonic Treadmill
Gifting: Realizing that gifts provide temporary happiness can encourage you to focus on giving experiences (like concert tickets or cooking classes) that create lasting memories.
Cynefin Framework
Cooking a meal: Consider the complexity of recipes and techniques to choose dishes that align with one's skill and available time.
Maslow's Hammer
Travel planning: Researching various accommodation types and transportation options, rather than booking the same hotel chain or airline.