Social Proof
A psychological phenomenon where people follow the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation.
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“design assumptions”
Occam’s Razor
A principle that suggests the simplest explanation is often the correct one, favoring solutions that make the fewest assumptions.
Homo Economicus
A theoretical concept in economics that portrays humans as rational and self-interested agents who aim to maximize their utility.
Continuous Discovery
An ongoing process of learning about user needs and validating assumptions through continuous research and experimentation.
Confirmation Bias
The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
Scaling Fallacy
A cognitive bias where people underestimate the complexity and challenges involved in scaling systems, processes, or businesses.
First Principles
A problem-solving approach that involves breaking down complex problems into their most basic, foundational elements.
Customer Validation
The process of testing product ideas and assumptions with real customers to ensure they meet market needs.
MMF
Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF) is the smallest set of functionality that delivers significant value to users and can be marketed effectively.