Thinking, Fast and Slow: Book Summary - Daniel Kahneman

by Thomas Baker

In 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' author Daniel Kahneman reveals the intricacies of the human brain by explaining the two systems that drive what we think and how we make decisions. One system is fast and the other is slow. The fast system is intuitive and emotional; the slow system is more deliberate and logical.
'Thinking, Fast and Slow' reveals the amazing capabilities, as well as the brutal faults that arise from the use of these two brain systems. Only by understanding how these two systems work against each other and with each other can we truly shape our judgments and decisions for the better.
A Book Summary
'Thinking, Fast and Slow' is a big book at over 500 pages. In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to sit down and read a complete book. This book summary presents just the most important and impactful ideas discussed in 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' but removes the padding that publishers require their authors to add. You are left with a summary that will provide all of the core benefits of reading the full book but without the time commitment.
Book Synopsis
Author Daniel Kahneman wrote 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' for the everyman. He takes complex topics such as psychology, decision making, cognitive science, intuition, statistics, illogical thinking and behavioral economics, and presents them in a way that everyone can understand. 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' looks at the two systems of the brain, one thinks Fast and the other Slow. Kahneman outlines a long list of 'heuristics' that show how these fast and slow systems work to help us move through life. He shows common 'tricks' our brains will play on us that cause us to make mistakes in our problem solving and decision making.
The Author
Author Daniel Kahneman is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. He is best known for his work in psychology that challenges the rational model of judgment and decision making. He truly is one of the world's greatest minds. His work has had tremendous impact in the areas of business, medicine and politics. With 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' he brings his complex work to the masses in an easy to ready format.

37 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 11, 2015

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