Summary of Thinking Fast and Slow

In Thinking Fast and Slow, Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and economist Daniel Kahneman takes readers on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities—and also the faults and biases—of fast thinking, and reveals the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and behavior. The effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning our next vacation, exposing reveal how we can become better managers, legislators, and parents. With captivating stories and penetrating insights, Thinking Fast and Slow will change the way you think about thinking.