Thinking, Fast and Slow

Description

A mind-bending book by Daniel Kahneman titled “Thinking, Fast and Slow,” that has interesting ways of explaining the dual systems of thought that go to drive human decision-making. He is a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist into cognitive biases and heuristics influencing how we think and act, thus providing insights into both personal and professional domains.

Book Title: Thinking, Fast and Slow.

Author: Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist renowned for work in behavioral economics and cognitive psychology.

Genre/Category: Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Self-Help.

Big Idea:

The book introduces the concept of two systems of thinking: System 1-fast and intuitive-and System 2-slow and deliberate. The book then goes on to describe the interaction between these two systems and how it affects judgments and decisions.