borna761's review against another edition
4.0
We know already that our eyes can deceive us, but in Thinking, Fast and Slow we also learn that our minds can deceive us!
Kahneman talks about the two different types of minds that we have - the fast-thinking one (System 1) that makes quick decisions and rationalizes it; and the slow-paced one (System 2) that does rational analysis. However, sending things "back" to System 2 is a costly effort, and it is very easy for us to forget to do that, leading us to oftentimes make decisions that seem irrational on a deeper analysis.
Each chapter is relatively short, with some very good examples backed by research. It becomes a bit overwhelming to think of how many ways there are that we make mistakes in our thinking and planning and decision-making, but by just being a bit more aware of it, we can avoid many of the pitfalls.
I think even if we just learn a little bit, slow down and think about what we decide and why, we will be smarter for it. And hopefully we will be able to make just a tiny bit better decisions!
Kahneman talks about the two different types of minds that we have - the fast-thinking one (System 1) that makes quick decisions and rationalizes it; and the slow-paced one (System 2) that does rational analysis. However, sending things "back" to System 2 is a costly effort, and it is very easy for us to forget to do that, leading us to oftentimes make decisions that seem irrational on a deeper analysis.
Each chapter is relatively short, with some very good examples backed by research. It becomes a bit overwhelming to think of how many ways there are that we make mistakes in our thinking and planning and decision-making, but by just being a bit more aware of it, we can avoid many of the pitfalls.
I think even if we just learn a little bit, slow down and think about what we decide and why, we will be smarter for it. And hopefully we will be able to make just a tiny bit better decisions!
felipaodeanda's review against another edition
4.0
Desde que leí el libro de The Undoing Project de Michael Lewis sobre la vida de Amos Tversky y Daniel Kahneman, ambos personajes me cautivaron, sobre todo este último por ser el primer psicólogo en ganar el Premio Nobel de Economía en 2002, aunque el menciona que ese premio es tanto de él como de Tversky (fallecido en 1996).
El tema de estudio de Kahneman es la irracionalidad del razonamiento humano, como tomamos decisiones según nosotros pensadas y razonadas cuando en realidad es que el cerebro de alguna u otra manera nos engaña en nuestras decisiones. El tema por si sólo es apasionante.
El libro es un poco denso de leer, sin embargo, creo que vale mucho la pena conocer del tema y cómo funciona el cerebro humano en la toma de decisiones.
El tema de estudio de Kahneman es la irracionalidad del razonamiento humano, como tomamos decisiones según nosotros pensadas y razonadas cuando en realidad es que el cerebro de alguna u otra manera nos engaña en nuestras decisiones. El tema por si sólo es apasionante.
El libro es un poco denso de leer, sin embargo, creo que vale mucho la pena conocer del tema y cómo funciona el cerebro humano en la toma de decisiones.
lischa3000's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely worth the slow read. It is a book that makes you think about how and why we humans think as we do, and why we make both good and bad decisions.
kristiana28's review against another edition
2.0
This book has been on my 'to read list' for many years now. Glad I've finally read it & will not wonder 'what if'.
Even though there are a few very interesting points made within the book, it all felt like everything was being repeated over and over again but within different scenarios. The book would be ideal for a psychology student, as I felt like I was in a lecture every time I picked up the book.
Could have easily been shortened/summarised for the 'easily get bored' crowd.
Overall, interesting read, but never again!
Even though there are a few very interesting points made within the book, it all felt like everything was being repeated over and over again but within different scenarios. The book would be ideal for a psychology student, as I felt like I was in a lecture every time I picked up the book.
Could have easily been shortened/summarised for the 'easily get bored' crowd.
Overall, interesting read, but never again!
melloyellow0920's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
4.25
Kinda dry and long but good info
omegarob's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
A fascinating look at the way we think, and the mistakes we can make (and reinforce in our minds) without realising. At points this book required a lot of concentration due to the fairly dry way it presents statistics, but it's well worth pushing through for the insightful knowledge within.