Episode 36. Thinking Fast and Slow || Daniel Kahneman

Episode 36 of the Weekly Books podcast, hosted by Calmey Crown, titled "Episode 36. Thinking Fast and Slow || Daniel Kahneman" was published on July 30, 2024 and runs 15 minutes.

July 30, 2024 ·15m · Weekly Books

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Curious about how your mind works? Ready to make better decisions and understand your cognitive biases? Join us this week on the Weekly Books Podcast as we delve into Daniel Kahneman's groundbreaking book, "Thinking, Fast and Slow." Explore the dual systems of thinking that drive our choices—intuitive and automatic versus analytical and deliberate. We'll break down Kahneman's key insights into how these systems shape our judgments, influence our behavior, and affect our decision-making. Whether you're interested in psychology, self-improvement, or simply want to think smarter, this episode offers valuable lessons to enhance your understanding of the mind. Tune in and start thinking fast and slow! Email us : [email protected], Social: calmeycrown/weeklyBooks Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction. 01:02 - Thinking Fast & Slow. 02:02 - System 1 & 2. 03:35 - Heuristics & Biases. 05:17 - Overconfidence & the Illusion of Validity. 06:48 - Prospect Theory. 08:25 - The Planning Fallacy & Hindsight Bias. 09:44 - The Two Selves. 11:00 - Practical Applications. 12:27 - Personal Reflection & Key Takeaways. 14:50 - Up Next: Quiet. 15:31 - Outro.

Episode Description

Curious about how your mind works? Ready to make better decisions and understand your cognitive biases? Join us this week on the Weekly Books Podcast as we delve into Daniel Kahneman's groundbreaking book, "Thinking, Fast and Slow." Explore the dual systems of thinking that drive our choices—intuitive and automatic versus analytical and deliberate. We'll break down Kahneman's key insights into how these systems shape our judgments, influence our behavior, and affect our decision-making. Whether you're interested in psychology, self-improvement, or simply want to think smarter, this episode offers valuable lessons to enhance your understanding of the mind. Tune in and start thinking fast and slow! Email us : [email protected], Social: calmeycrown/weeklyBooks Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction. 01:02 - Thinking Fast & Slow. 02:02 - System 1 & 2. 03:35 - Heuristics & Biases. 05:17 - Overconfidence & the Illusion of Validity. 06:48 - Prospect Theory. 08:25 - The Planning Fallacy & Hindsight Bias. 09:44 - The Two Selves. 11:00 - Practical Applications. 12:27 - Personal Reflection & Key Takeaways. 14:50 - Up Next: Quiet. 15:31 - Outro.

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