“We don’t live in a linear world; it’s intricate, interconnected, and often unpredictable. Tiny actions can trigger significant changes, as seen in The Butterfly Effect. Second-order thinking involves looking beyond the immediate consequences of our decisions to consider the ripple effects they create. While first-order thinking focuses on the immediate outcomes of an action, second-order thinking delves into the longer-term effects. It’s about anticipating the chain of events your decision may set in motion and understanding how these effects could …