Thinking, Fast and Slow

In his international bestseller Thinking, Fast and Slow, Nobel Prize–winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman takes readers on a fascinating journey into the workings of the human mind. He introduces us to two distinct systems of thinking: System 1, which is quick, intuitive, and emotional, and System 2, which is slower, more deliberate, and more logical. From the dangers of overconfidence in business decisions, to the challenges of predicting future happiness, to the hidden influence of cognitive biases on everything from investing in stocks to planning a holiday—Kahneman shows how these two systems shape the judgments and choices that guide our lives. With engaging clarity, Kahneman explores when we can rely on our intuition and when we should pause for more careful thought. He offers valuable insights into decision-making in both personal and professional contexts, along with practical strategies to recognize and counter the mental traps that often mislead us. Celebrated as one of The New York Times Book Review’s ten best books of 2011, and winner of the National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Thinking, Fast and Slow has become a modern classic—an essential guide to understanding ourselves and the way we think.