by Daniel Kahneman
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See customer reviews on Amazon →This book walks you through two mental systems—one fast and intuitive, the other slow and analytical—using a cascade of clever experiments that reveal how easily we're fooled. The value lies in naming and demonstrating dozens of cognitive biases that affect decisions from shopping to investing. it reads as dense, rich, and often fascinating, but the parade of similar studies can feel repetitive, and the lack of practical shortcuts may frustrate readers wanting quick fixes. Some later research has questioned a few findings, which can gnaw at your trust as you go.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Two systems drive the way we think and make choices, Daniel Kahneman explains: System One is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System Two is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Examining how both systems function within the mind, Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities as well as the biases of fast thinking and the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and our choices. Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, he shows where we can trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking, contrasting the two-system view of the mind with the standard model of the rational economic agent.…
Difficulty:hard
Length:40 pages (Short)
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