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Thinking Fast and Slow


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Your brain is lying to you — and Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman can prove it.

In this episode-by-episode deep dive into one of the most influential books of the 21st century, we unpack Kahneman's groundbreaking framework of two competing systems driving every thought, decision, and judgment you make. System 1 is fast, instinctive, and emotional — System 2 is slower, more deliberate, and more logical. Wikipedia Together, they explain why you're not nearly as rational as you think.

Each episode breaks down a key concept from the book — from the cognitive biases that hijack your judgment, to the overconfidence that distorts your decisions, to the surprising science of happiness and memory. We explore how your brain uses mental shortcuts (heuristics) that are fast but often unreliable, making you susceptible to influence in ways you'd never expect. Readingraphics

Whether you're curious about why adding detail to scenarios makes them more persuasive but less likely to be true Conordewey, or why the remembering self — not the experiencing self — has the final say on whether a moment in your life was worth it SparkNotes, this podcast will change the way you understand your own mind.

Perfect for fans of psychology, behavioural economics, and anyone who's ever wondered why smart people make terrible decisions.

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