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Thinking, Fast and Slow

Written by: Daniel Kahneman
Narrated by: Patrick Egan
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The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's seminal studies in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies have influenced numerous other authors, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman at last offers his own, first book for the general public. It is a lucid and enlightening summary of his life's work. It will change the way you think about thinking.

Two systems drive the way we think and make choices, Kahneman explains: System One is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System Two is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Examining how both systems function within the mind, Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities as well as the biases of fast thinking and the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and our choices. Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, he shows where we can trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking, contrasting the two-system view of the mind with the standard model of the rational economic agent.

Kahneman's singularly influential work has transformed cognitive psychology and launched the new fields of behavioral economics and happiness studies. In this path-breaking book, Kahneman shows how the mind works, and offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and personal lives - and how we can guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble.

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What the critics say

“A tour de force... Kahneman’s book is a must read for anyone interested in either human behavior or investing. He clearly shows that while we like to think of ourselves as rational in our decision making, the truth is we are subject to many biases. At least being aware of them will give you a better chance of avoiding them, or at least making fewer of them.” (Larry Swedroe, CBS News)

“A major intellectual event... The work of Kahneman and Tversky was a crucial pivot point in the way we see ourselves.” (David Brooks, The New York Times)

“[Thinking, Fast and Slow] is wonderful, of course. To anyone with the slightest interest in the workings of his own mind, it is so rich and fascinating that any summary would seem absurd.” (Michael Lewis, Vanity Fair)

Editorial Review

What if you could tap into your own mind to understand how you think and make choices? The potential benefits could be limitless. Psychologist and economist Daniel Kahneman has won a Nobel Prize for exactly that and now, you can listen to what he has to say.

His bestselling work Thinking, Fast and Slow summarizes decades of research on the two thinking processes which govern the human mind: fast and slow. In this audiobook, Kahneman skillfully addresses the subjects of heuristics and biases, overconfidence in human judgement, the process of logic and how we make choices, to name a few. Not only is this an occasion for introspection and self-development, but his research has revolutionized the field of cognitive science and the repercussions of his thesis span from behavioural economics to medicine.

Listen very carefully to Patrick Egan’s narration, as this audiobook is packed with valuable information. Thanks to his steady pace and confident tone, listeners will be able to follow Kahneman’s intricate theories on higher thinking. In addition to his impressive credentials in education, Kahneman has been named by magazines such as Foreign Policy and The Economist as one of the world’s most influential thinkers and economists. His book, Thinking, Fast and Slow, has received awards from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Globe and Mail.

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I hope I don't over-geek about this book in this review, but I honestly think that if all books and knowledge were wiped out from the planet and all we had left was Daniel Kahneman's research, we would still rise as a civilized world (perhaps a much better one). So, may I respectfully suggest that you stop reading reviews and go and get this book? Enjoy :)

The book to end all books...

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Lots of studies to accompany the concepts!!

Will be listening again, and definitely this book 📖 will be an excellent resource to quote from

Highly recommend to those with a PFC 😉

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This book is essential reading for those who wish to understand why we think the way we do. Knowing this, and understanding the process of logic and its application will help anyone think at a higher level.

The narrator is wonderful.

The book is a delight. The author is so adept and experienced about the topic, and uses his story telling abilities so well, that difficult ideas are explained well.

Read it, or listen to it. You will be happy you did.

Understanding how we think

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I was quite impressed with this book, very informative about the inner workings of the human mind. Explained thoroughly and in language that a non-intellect could understand the vast majority of topics. Enjoyed the narrator as well, easy listening.

Great book!

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This is a great place to start if you want to understand human thinking and how that applies to the world

Information heavy but very good

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