Thinking Fast And Slow - Daniel Kahneman | Non-Fiction Psychology Book

Thinking Fast And Slow - Daniel Kahneman | Non-Fiction Psychology Book Description

Learn how to tap into the benefits of slow thinking with Thinking Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman. This non-fiction psychology book will help you learn all about how we think and make decisions and how to slow down your thought processes in order to make better choices in your everyday life. 

Have you ever wondered why, even though you are being logical, your mind can be swayed or tripped up by error or prejudice? It all has to do with the speed at which we think and process information. Simple things such as typefaces, how good looking a person is, and whether you are hungry or not can all affect your decisions and how to come to them. This book aims to help you become aware of these things and slow down your thinking, enabling you to overcome the effects of these factors and make better thought-out choices. This book gives you practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking, giving you the tools to make better decisions in every aspect of your life - at home, at work and in everything you do. 

Fast thinking is described as impulsive, emotional and intuitive thinking whereas slow thinking is defined by being more methodical, logical and deliberative. This book aims to help you recognise the difference between them and adjust how to think and respond to situations and choices to make the best decision possible. It is a profound read coupled with humorous and entertaining anecdotes.

Manufacturer's description:

Drawing on a lifetime's experimental experience, Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking. The phenomenal New York Times Bestseller by Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman, Thinking Fast and Slow offers a whole new look at the way our minds work, and how we make decisions. 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, intuitive thinking, and slow, rational thinking. This book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical), and gives you practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking. It will enable to you make better decisions at work, at home, and in everything you do. ‘It is an outstanding book, distinguished by beauty and clarity of detail, precision of presentation and gentleness of manner.' – The Guardian