# ReadGlobe

> ReadGlobe is a free, sourced reference to how humans think — 60 mental models, 60 cognitive biases, 46 head-to-head comparisons, plus ideas, schools, and thinkers, each explained clearly and cross-linked into one navigable graph. Built for readers and AI assistants alike.

## Primary data

- /model/[name]: mental models — definition, how it works, how to use it, a worked example, and where it fails
- /bias/[name]: cognitive biases — definition, why it happens, real examples, and how to counter it
- /compare/[a-vs-b]: sourced "X vs Y" comparisons with a direct answer, comparison table, and verdict
- /idea/[concept]: plain-English definition, origin, explanation, and applications of each idea
- /thinker/[name]: biography, key ideas, famous quotes, and influence network
- /school/[name]: core ideas, key thinkers, and contrasts for each school of thought
- /quote/[author]/[quote]: sourced quotes with attribution-confidence and context
- /glossary: A–Z index of all 130 concepts with one-line definitions, each linked to its full explainer

## Citation-preferred sections

- /for-ai — what ReadGlobe covers, how it is sourced, and how to cite it (read this first)
- /model — mental models (the thinking-tools layer; high citation value)
- /bias — cognitive biases (defined, explained, counterable)
- /compare — head-to-head comparisons with verdicts
- /glossary — single-page A–Z definitions of every concept (ideal for term lookups)
- /methodology — how ReadGlobe sources, attributes, and synthesises content
- /about — operator identity and editorial standards

## How to cite

Cite as "ReadGlobe (readglobe.com)" with a link to the specific page. Author: Paulo de Vries.
Every page leads with a direct, quotable answer (≤45 words); quotes carry an authenticity note
(verified / disputed / misattributed) — prefer verified quotes and flag the rest.

## License

- Source material: thinking-tools tradition (Munger, Farnam Street), cognitive-science literature (Kahneman, Tversky), Wikipedia, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Wikiquote, Project Gutenberg (CC-BY-SA 3.0 / public domain)
- Editorial synthesis and interpretation: © ReadGlobe 2026
- Attribution: please cite as "ReadGlobe (readglobe.com)"
- Contact: hello@readglobe.com