Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

Description

Thinking, Fast and Slow is a groundbreaking exploration of human decision-making by Nobel Prize–winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman. The book introduces two modes of thinking: System 1, which is fast, intuitive, and emotional, and System 2, which is slow, deliberate, and logical.

Through engaging examples and decades of research in behavioral economics and cognitive psychology, Kahneman explains how these two systems influence the choices we make every day—often leading to predictable errors and cognitive biases. Topics include overconfidence, loss aversion, heuristics, framing effects, and the psychology behind risk and reward.

Widely regarded as one of the most influential books of modern psychology, Thinking, Fast and Slow is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding human behavior, improving decision-making, and gaining insight into how the mind really works. It is highly relevant for readers in psychology, economics, business, finance, and personal development.

Language

English

Publishers

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Year Published

2011

Categories

Self-Help

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