The Toddler Mindset: Decision-Making Without Constraints

Re:The Toddler Mindset: Decision-Making Without Constraints by elmerfud on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @11:58AM (#43092046)

It's an interesting concept but toddlers also have no ideas about consequences as well. One of the most powerful things that humans can do is understand consequences and predict those consequences prior to taking an action or when considering a solution.

So while it's great to unburden yourself from conventional ways of thinking about solutions taking the toddler mindset means you remain ignorant of the consequences as well. This often leads toddlers into some very bad paths because curiosity says fire is pretty. Wanting the shiny object at the top shelf can lead to the shelf toppling over and self-injury or death.

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Re:The Toddler Mindset: Decision-Making Without Constraints by vinaygaba on Tuesday February 18, 2025 @12:12PM (#43092253)

I totally agree with the need to be cautious - however, if there's one thing that Big Tech has taught me, it's that there will be 20 other people in the room that will remind you of exactly what you are suggesting. There's plenty of pessimism to go around, not enough optimism.

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