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Narrated by:
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Patrick Egan
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Written by:
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Daniel Kahneman
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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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- Ana M. Lovera
- 2023-10-21
The book to end all books...
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 :)
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- ZAK Khan
- 2022-12-07
Yes, twas Fast …
Loved it 🥰
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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- Tony Warren
- 2020-12-04
Understanding how we think
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.
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- Matt Desjardins
- 2019-03-28
Great book!
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.
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- Nick Gibson
- 2017-11-21
Information heavy but very good
This is a great place to start if you want to understand human thinking and how that applies to the world
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- munnyman5
- 2019-09-03
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amazing must-read for humans, might wanna look at actual pages for some of the tables/figures etc.
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- Oren V.
- 2022-04-07
Excellent
A text book delivered like a story with some funny twists. All backed up by scientific research and logic. On some items the author is not shy talking about his critiques and present their perspective. A bit heavy on the scientific side in parts, making it a harder listen, whereas it would have been easier to follow numbers and stats on a printed page.
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- MB
- 2020-12-19
Good book but longer than necessary
I enjoyed this book but found it to be very repetitive. I liked that he cited many research studies to support his theories and provided many real world examples.
More editing would have greatly improved the reader’s experience.
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- Enrique
- 2020-02-24
How we don't fall more often?
Listening to this I wondered how is it that we have accomplished anything if our reasoning is that faulty. I don't question the research but if this is true then most of the research that we read is either wrong or right by accident. I wonder if there is more at play. In any event, I highly this recommend book. It has made me think twice before believing anything I read. The only reason for giving it four stars is because there are so many tables, exercises and illustrations that you're better off getting the print or kindle version.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-03-06
An eye opener.
This was a great book in the sense of helping me realize I really need to slow down a bit, think about the situation, in the hopes of helping me make better decisions. I highly recommend this book for, anyone.
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