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In "Chapter 4 Talk 4: Practical Thought About Practical Thought?", Munger shares his insights on the importance of multidisciplinary thinking for effective problem-solving. He discusses five "helpful notions" that have proven useful throughout his career. These include simplifying problems, utilizing numerical fluency, thinking in reverse, understanding the power of elementary concepts, and recognizing the importance of large combinations of factors in achieving significant results. Munger then uses these notions to illustrate his approach to a hypothetical business problem, that of turning $2 million into $2 trillion in 150 years. The text also highlights Munger's criticism of academic psychology for its lack of interdisciplinary synthesis and its failure to recognize the importance of "lollapalooza" effects, and its inability to explain the success of Coca-Cola. He suggests that academic psychology is failing to adequately prepare individuals for real-world challenges, and he argues for a more holistic approach to education that embraces multidisciplinary thinking.