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You have two completely different thinking systems in your head. Most of the time, you don't even know which one is in control.
- System 1: Fast, emotional, automatic, always on
- System 2: Slow, logical, deliberate, requires effort
Here's the problem: System 1 makes most of your decisions in 0.3 seconds. Then System 2 creates a story to justify it. You THINK you're being rational. But you're not.
In this episode, I break down how these two systems work—and why System 1 hijacks your decisions before System 2 even shows up.
Real story from my NYPD days: Standing in a doorway at 2am, domestic disturbance call. Brain 1 said, "Threat. Draw weapon." Brain 2 said "Wait. Look closer. This is a crisis, not aggression." Switching systems changed the outcome.
You'll learn:
- The 4 massive blindspots of System 1 thinking (why propaganda works, why you're terrible at probability, why you want the donut NOW)
- Why hiring managers decide in 10 seconds then spend the rest of the interview confirming their bias
- How to recognize which system you're in (certainty without analysis = System 1)
- 5 strategies to activate System 2 when it matters (pause, name emotions, ask questions, pre-commit, change environment)
- When you NEED System 1 (emergencies, performance) vs when you NEED System 2 (strategy, hiring, complex decisions)
CRITICAL INSIGHT: The skill isn't "always use System 2." The skill is recognizing which system you're in and which system you need—then making the shift.
Please sign up. I have additional resources and behind-the-scenes in my $10-a-month subscription, but there are a lot of resources in the free one, so please, please sign up
#CognitiveScience #BehavioralPsychology #Leadership #DanielKahneman #ThinkingFastAndSlow
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📖 Check out my book: The Logical Mind: Learn Critical Thinking to Make Better Decisions:
- https://theintellectuallibrary.com/
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By Michael Antonio Aponte
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You have two completely different thinking systems in your head. Most of the time, you don't even know which one is in control.
- System 1: Fast, emotional, automatic, always on
- System 2: Slow, logical, deliberate, requires effort
Here's the problem: System 1 makes most of your decisions in 0.3 seconds. Then System 2 creates a story to justify it. You THINK you're being rational. But you're not.
In this episode, I break down how these two systems work—and why System 1 hijacks your decisions before System 2 even shows up.
Real story from my NYPD days: Standing in a doorway at 2am, domestic disturbance call. Brain 1 said, "Threat. Draw weapon." Brain 2 said "Wait. Look closer. This is a crisis, not aggression." Switching systems changed the outcome.
You'll learn:
- The 4 massive blindspots of System 1 thinking (why propaganda works, why you're terrible at probability, why you want the donut NOW)
- Why hiring managers decide in 10 seconds then spend the rest of the interview confirming their bias
- How to recognize which system you're in (certainty without analysis = System 1)
- 5 strategies to activate System 2 when it matters (pause, name emotions, ask questions, pre-commit, change environment)
- When you NEED System 1 (emergencies, performance) vs when you NEED System 2 (strategy, hiring, complex decisions)
CRITICAL INSIGHT: The skill isn't "always use System 2." The skill is recognizing which system you're in and which system you need—then making the shift.
Please sign up. I have additional resources and behind-the-scenes in my $10-a-month subscription, but there are a lot of resources in the free one, so please, please sign up
#CognitiveScience #BehavioralPsychology #Leadership #DanielKahneman #ThinkingFastAndSlow
Support the show
Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com
🎧 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to join our growing community of thoughtful individuals!
🔗 Follow us:
📖 Check out my book: The Logical Mind: Learn Critical Thinking to Make Better Decisions:
- https://theintellectuallibrary.com/
- https://a.co/d/jdOm9pI
- https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?uZBbvqij7WRGoezaZG6c6L5tcjbl9VZB2vE9UAB9j2b
📲 Let’s connect on social media!
- https://x.com/Thinking_2Think