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metatree's review against another edition
5.0
This is the book one should start with to understand human cognitive biases. The Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman encapsulates the lessons that he has learned in his many years as a psychologist and behavioral economist into a very readable book. From system 1 and system 2, through Econs and Humans, to the two selves Kahneman takes the complex psychology of human decision making and makes it easily understandable. It is a long book, but it is well worth the effort!
949_peewee's review against another edition
2.0
Very difficult, frustrating book. Many interesting theories, facts, and research, but not well edited. I actually will go back to the book to highlight some of the ideas I found most provocative and interesting, but I was very happy to come to the end. (Instead, I am selling my copy of the book.)
The statements at the end of each chapter were grating and would have been better stated within contexts.
The statements at the end of each chapter were grating and would have been better stated within contexts.
boronguyen's review against another edition
5.0
Every extra book I read in this topic just reminds me that it could have been fun pursuing my previously uninformed fantasy of majoring in psychology.
arpik's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the most important books I've ever read. I will keep this close by and re-read from time to time, because it's nearly impossible to grasp all the information in one go. I read this book slowly, trying to fully comprehend all the details and apply to real-life situations for myself, but still, there is just so much!
It's very scientific and very well written. Each paragraph seems to be well defined and justified. If there is any one book that I would recommend to my friends - this would be it!
It's very scientific and very well written. Each paragraph seems to be well defined and justified. If there is any one book that I would recommend to my friends - this would be it!
brucebee's review against another edition
3.0
This book just didn’t generate any interest in me. It was very dry and uninteresting.
rwlpalmer's review against another edition
2.0
Difficult read
Interesting book, but is a very difficult read. The way some of the topics are phrased makes it difficult to understand what the author is trying to convey
Interesting book, but is a very difficult read. The way some of the topics are phrased makes it difficult to understand what the author is trying to convey
dthulter's review against another edition
5.0
Clinically yet humanely, Kahneman dissects decision-making for us. No intellectual venture has ever felt so daunting or so rewarding as my foray into the realm of behavioral psychology/behavioral economics, and nobody has had such a profound impact on how I understand decision-making as Daniel Kahneman does in his book Thinking, Fast and Slow. The book is truly awesome in its succinctness, scope, and also in its implications about why we do how we do. I feel like I should read this book at least once per year for the rest of my life.
Question everything, especially your own mind (and then question whether you actually questioned your own mind or maybe you just thought you did).
Question everything, especially your own mind (and then question whether you actually questioned your own mind or maybe you just thought you did).
gyani_'s review against another edition
5.0
A very important book for all of us to understand how humans think and act.
loritian's review against another edition
5.0
If you like Malcolm Gladwell and Seth Godin for their content as well as their style, you will love this book as much as I did. However, this book is more content than style. The author is a veteran researcher and professor who inspired much of the original research the likes of Godin and Gladwell cite. Some of you might feel as if you're sucking lemonade in the frozen concentrate form, but if you're nerdy like me it will taste like gelato.
mayswartzbwithu's review against another edition
3.0
This is a fascinating look at how our minds work, our intuition (which can be right but is often wrong) and the deeper part of our brain that requires us to analyze before we make snap decisions. Unfortunately, we often make poor decisions because of faulty analysis, too. Still, I learned quite a bit about how we think but this book is not for everyone. At times, it's a fun read. At other times, it bogs down and is difficult to slog through. If you're looking for an easy page-turner, this isn't your book. If you want to spend some time learning how humans think, though, I doubt there are many books as interesting as this.