We read 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman (so you don’t have to)

We read Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman so you don’t have to
…but if you’ve ever wondered why your brain makes the decisions it does, this episode might just change how you see your own mind.

In this episode, we break down Kahneman’s famous model of the two thinking systems that run your life—one fast and intuitive, the other slow and deliberate—and how understanding them can dramatically improve your decisions.

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What we cover in this episode
System 1 vs. System 2:
System 1 — fast, automatic, intuitive, emotional
System 2 — slow, logical, effortful, analytical
Why System 1 rules more than we think — and how its shortcuts lead to cognitive biases
Why System 2 is “lazy” — avoiding effort and letting quick judgments slip by
The law of least effort — how our brains constantly choose the easiest path
Common mental errors — anchoring, availability, overconfidence, framing effects, and more
Why our intuitions feel right even when they’re totally wrong
How attention works under cognitive strain — and why your brain shuts down under pressure

Real-world applications:
Money decisions
Social judgments
Risk evaluation
Business choices
Everyday misunderstandings

How to actually think better — when to trust your intuition and when to slow down and question it.

We also unpack some of Kahneman’s most famous experiments, behavioral traps, and “aha” moments that reveal how much of your thinking happens on autopilot.

This episode is for you if:
You want to make smarter, clearer decisions
You’re fascinated by psychology and behavioral science
You want to understand your own biases (and other people’s)
You’re tired of mental mistakes costing you time, money, or peace
You want practical tools for better reasoning and judgment

Links & Resources:

📘 Buy Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman:
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/47WjZaS

Paperback: https://amzn.to/4oQw7la

Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4o2ofvA

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