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In the highly anticipated Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities—and also the faults and biases—of fast thinking, and reveals the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and behavior. The impact of loss aversion and overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, the challenges of properly framing risks at work and at home, the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning the next vacation—each of these can be understood only by knowing how the two systems work together to shape our judgments and decisions.
Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking. He offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and our personal lives—and how we can use different techniques to guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble. Thinking, Fast and Slow will transform the way you think about thinking.
From the Publisher
ASIN : 0141033576
Publisher : PENGUIN
Publication date : May 5, 2012
Edition : 26698th
Language : English
Print length : 512 pages
ISBN-10 : 0811227804
ISBN-13 : 978-0141033570
Item Weight : 15 ounces
Dimensions : 5.04 x 1.34 x 7.72 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book insightful, particularly praising its philosophical sections and how it builds a basis for self-reflection. Moreover, the content is easy to read, and customers consider it well worth the investment. Additionally, the book effectively explains cognitive biases and helps readers recognize their own biases. However, the pacing receives mixed feedback – while some find it a quick read, others note it’s not light reading. The book’s length is also mixed, with some appreciating its content while others find it somewhat repetitive.
