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Daniel Kahneman
Pioneers of Human Daniel Kahneman
A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy
What if the way you think is not as rational as you believe?
Daniel Kahneman — Nobel Prize–winning psychologist and co-founder of behavioural economics — spent his career uncovering the hidden forces that shape our decisions, from the supermarket aisle to the stock market, the courtroom to our private lives. His groundbreaking research with Amos Tversky revealed that the human mind runs on two fast, intuitive thinking and slow, deliberate reasoning. These systems, while adaptive, make us prone to systematic biases that influence our choices, our happiness, and even our memories.
This concise, engaging volume offers a clear journey through Kahneman’s life and work — from his wartime childhood in Nazi-occupied France to the landmark theories that redefined economics and psychology. You’ll
The Kahneman–Tversky partnership and the birth of Prospect Theory
How cognitive biases like anchoring, availability, and framing shape everyday decisions
The “two selves” that experience and remember our lives differently
Practical tools for better thinking in personal, professional, and policy contexts
The debates, criticisms, and enduring influence of his work worldwide
Part biography, part guide, this book distils complex ideas into an accessible narrative — making it ideal for students, therapists, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand (and improve) their own decision-making.
Whether you are new to Kahneman’s work or looking to deepen your grasp of it, Pioneers of Human Daniel Kahneman is both a tribute to a brilliant mind and a practical map for navigating the architecture of choice.
A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy
What if the way you think is not as rational as you believe?
Daniel Kahneman — Nobel Prize–winning psychologist and co-founder of behavioural economics — spent his career uncovering the hidden forces that shape our decisions, from the supermarket aisle to the stock market, the courtroom to our private lives. His groundbreaking research with Amos Tversky revealed that the human mind runs on two fast, intuitive thinking and slow, deliberate reasoning. These systems, while adaptive, make us prone to systematic biases that influence our choices, our happiness, and even our memories.
This concise, engaging volume offers a clear journey through Kahneman’s life and work — from his wartime childhood in Nazi-occupied France to the landmark theories that redefined economics and psychology. You’ll
The Kahneman–Tversky partnership and the birth of Prospect Theory
How cognitive biases like anchoring, availability, and framing shape everyday decisions
The “two selves” that experience and remember our lives differently
Practical tools for better thinking in personal, professional, and policy contexts
The debates, criticisms, and enduring influence of his work worldwide
Part biography, part guide, this book distils complex ideas into an accessible narrative — making it ideal for students, therapists, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand (and improve) their own decision-making.
Whether you are new to Kahneman’s work or looking to deepen your grasp of it, Pioneers of Human Daniel Kahneman is both a tribute to a brilliant mind and a practical map for navigating the architecture of choice.
69 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 14, 2024
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About the author
Josh Graham
150 books1 followerI write about the mind because it’s where change begins. I earned a First-Class BSc in Psychology, I’m completing an MA in Mental Health Sciences, and I’ve spent years working directly in the mental-health field—supporting people as they build regulation, self-belief, and more stable daily lives. The work is personal to me too; I’ve faced my own mental-health challenges, so I write for clarity, honesty, and real-world use.
My Pioneers of Human Behaviour series explores the lives and legacies of psychology’s greats—from Freud and Jung to Maslow, Rogers, and Bessel van der Kolk—blending biography, theory, and practical application. Each book is a gateway into their ideas and a mirror for our own growth.
I also served in the Royal Air Force, an experience that shaped my discipline and respect for resilience. These days, Vipassana meditation and strength training are my daily teachers: attention, patience, and progress under pressure. Beyond Pioneers, I also write Navigating Mental Health, Everyday Mindfulness, and Mindful Moments Bedtime Stories—books designed to help readers find steadiness, meaning, and tools they can use today.
If you’re drawn to deep psychology, real-world resilience, and becoming more fully yourself—welcome.
My Pioneers of Human Behaviour series explores the lives and legacies of psychology’s greats—from Freud and Jung to Maslow, Rogers, and Bessel van der Kolk—blending biography, theory, and practical application. Each book is a gateway into their ideas and a mirror for our own growth.
I also served in the Royal Air Force, an experience that shaped my discipline and respect for resilience. These days, Vipassana meditation and strength training are my daily teachers: attention, patience, and progress under pressure. Beyond Pioneers, I also write Navigating Mental Health, Everyday Mindfulness, and Mindful Moments Bedtime Stories—books designed to help readers find steadiness, meaning, and tools they can use today.
If you’re drawn to deep psychology, real-world resilience, and becoming more fully yourself—welcome.
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