Why did I love this book?
This magnum opus by Nobel laureate psychologist Kahneman distills in easily read language—and with compelling examples—the insights of his epic research. To us psychological scientists, Kahneman is a hero—a fountain of creative research and insights into the powers and perils of human intuition. Kahneman’s explorations of the speedy but error-prone unconscious, automatic mind will be part of psychology’s enduring wisdom for centuries to come.
45 authors picked Thinking, Fast and Slow as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
The phenomenal international bestseller - 2 million copies sold - that will change the way you make decisions
'A lifetime's worth of wisdom' Steven D. Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics
'There have been many good books on human rationality and irrationality, but only one masterpiece. That masterpiece is Thinking, Fast and Slow' Financial Times
Why is there more chance we'll believe something if it's in a bold type face? Why are judges more likely to deny parole before lunch? Why do we assume a good-looking person will be more competent? The answer lies in the two ways we make choices: fast,…