Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Preston Pysh
An incredible book! - Preston Pysh
Sahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
Jason Fried
I enjoyed [this book]. Fascinating. - Jason Fried
Bryan Johnson
I started reading [this book] and I became increasingly convinced of my own fickleness and inability to actually act rationally in life. - Bryan Johnson
Ron Conway
Covers all three phases of [the author's] career: his early days working oncognitive bias, his work on prospect theory, and his later work on happiness. - Ron Conway
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Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman
Daniel Kahneman
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Daniel Kahneman
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In "Thinking, Fast and Slow," Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman embarks on a fascinating exploration of the mind, illuminating the complex interplay between two distinct systems that govern our thinking. System 1 operates with the speed and agility of intuition, effortlessly navigating the world through a tapestry of feelings and snap judgments. In stark contrast, System 2 demands deliberate and methodical thought, steering us with the helm of logic and reason. Kahneman masterfully unveils the strengths and pitfalls of these cognitive processes, exposing the biases that skew our perceptions and the emotional undercurrents that guide our decisions. Through a series of compelling narratives and insightful analysis, Kahneman transforms our understanding of how decisions are made in both the personal and professional realms. He delves into the impact of cognitive biases on everything from financial investments to strategic planning, and from everyday choices to long-term happiness. With wisdom and clarity, "Thinking, Fast and Slow" offers a profound look at the dual engines of human thought, challenging us to harness the power of both intuitive and analytical thinking. Kahneman's groundbreaking work not only enlightens but also empowers readers to recognize the moments when trust in our gut feelings can lead us astray and when slow, reflective thinking can guide us to better outcomes.

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Released
2011
25 Oct
Length
499
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Has become essential reading in many baseball front offices and among coaching staffs. - Michiko Kakutani
An incredible book! - Preston Pysh
Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
[One] of my favourite books. - Jay Shetty
I enjoyed [this book]. Fascinating. - Jason Fried
Covers all three phases of [the author's] career: his early days working oncognitive bias, his work on prospect theory, and his later work on happiness. - Ron Conway
I started reading [this book] and I became increasingly convinced of my own fickleness and inability to actually act rationally in life. - Bryan Johnson
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
If you liked 'Predictably Irrational' or 'Stumbling on Happiness' or any of those pop-psychology books, well, this is the Godfather of all of their work. - Derek Sivers
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
One of Sam Altman's answers to "What are some of the best books you recommend for a young startup founder?"
A landmark book in social thought, in the same league as The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith and The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud. - Nassim Taleb
Captivating dive into human decision making, marred by inclusion of several/many? psychology studies that fail to replicate. Will stand as a cautionary tale? - Marc Andreessen
Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles."
Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post.
I love surprising scientific findings, as well as information about how our brains work. [This book] is a treasure trove of both. - Ev Williams
Fine book but it didn’t need to be an entire book. A blog post would have gotten the point across. - Naval Ravikant
List of books Bill Gates read in 2012.
A reliable way to make people believe in falsehoods is frequent repetition, because familiarity is not easily distinguished from truth. Authoritarian institutions and marketers have always known this fact.
— Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow

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