Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
Fascinating exploration of cognitive biases and how our minds work
Notes
Covers System 1 (fast, intuitive thinking) and System 2 (slow, deliberate thinking) and their interplay.
Key Takeaways
One of the most impactful books on decision-making and psychology. Kahneman’s research shows how our intuitive System 1 can lead us astray with cognitive biases, while System 2 requires effort but provides more accurate reasoning.
Why It Matters
Understanding these two systems helps us recognize when we’re relying too much on intuition and when we need to slow down and think more carefully.
Quotes (2)
Nothing in life is as important as you think it is while you are thinking about it.
The confidence that individuals have in their beliefs depends mostly on the quality of the story they can tell about what they see, even if they see little.