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The Shrink Adaptation Compass

A Shrink Framework, a model that ties these 3 concepts into one way of understanding a problem. Each concept links to its full page in the Atlas.

3 concepts · Authored by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA · Educational only

SC-0068Educational model

Adaptive Thinking

Adaptation is intelligence expressed through action.

SC-0085Evidence: strong

Status Quo Bias

Familiarity is often mistaken for safety.

SC-0122Educational model

Adaptive Uncertainty

The goal isn't certainty. The goal is capability.

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