THINKING FAST and SLOW ｜ Book Summary in English

In Thinking Fast and Slow, economic thinker Daniel Kahneman challenges the norm that "doing the right thing" is the best way to lead a good life. Kahneman argues that the opposite is true: it is the ability to quickly process information and make rational judgments that leads to satisfaction and fulfillment. This audiobook is an overview of Kahneman's book, from the basics of what he calls the two systems to how they shape our lives and how we can use them to our advantage. The audiobook is narrated by acclaimed actor and journalist Will Lytter and makes Thinking Fast and Slow an exciting and easy read. Why Should You Listen This Summary? The word "heuristics" is crucial, although it may sound a bit challenging to pronounce, its meaning is quite simple. Heuristics refers to rules and mental shortcuts that people use to process information more efficiently, such as a set of premises that allow for accurate predictions. What will you learn from this book? The most important idea you'll draw from this book is the fact that human intellect operates in two "modes." The first mode is fast, intuitive, but sometimes irrational and hasty. On the other hand, the second mode is rational, slow, calculative, and prudent. The point of this book is not to downgrade one mode and uplift the other, but rather to highlight the good and bad sides of both modes. Who should read this book? We all should trust our instincts and decision-making, and view things from a logical point of view. However, we often make mistakes and find ourselves in situations where individuals with clever mentalities take advantage of us. The author of this book is a renowned economist and psychologist, so you'll also find investment and psychology-related tips and ideas. This book is for anyone interested in human psychology. Who is the author of this book? Daniel Kahneman, born on March 5, 1934, was an Israeli-American psychologist and economist. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002. In 2011, he was included in Foreign Policy magazine's Top Global Thinker list. He is a professor of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School.