Thinking, Fast and Slow

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Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

We like to think that we’re intelligent, rational beings who generally make good decisions. However, psychologist Daniel Kahneman says that in reality, the human mind is hasty, imprecise, and lazy. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman explains how we make decisions, why those decisions are often wrong, and how we can work around our natural shortcomings to make better decisions in the future.We’ll begin by describing the “fast” and “slow” systems of thought that Kahneman identifies. Next, we’ll go over the ways our thinking tends to be sloppy and biased, and why that happens so regularly. Finally, we’ll examine Kahneman’s research into happiness, and how a better understanding of ourselves can help support our overall well-being.In our commentary, we’ll explore some evolutionary origins of cognitive biases, look at how the biases Kahneman highlights relate to additional biases, and compare Kahneman’s insights to those from other psychologists, such as Malcolm Gladwell and Barbara Oakley.