Thinking, Fast and Slow

Summary of the Book
The author in this book explains two ways of making choices. The first way is fast, emotional, and intuitive. The other way is slow, deliberative, and logical. By examining both these ways, Kahneman unveils the extraordinary capacities, biases of thinking fast, and various other aspects of the human mind. This is an engaging read that helps you understand your mind and how to avoid glitches while making decisions.

About the Author
Israeli-American psychologist Daniel Kahneman was born on March 5, 1934. Currently, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School, Kahneman is notable for his works on the psychology of judgement and decision-making. His works on behavioural economics helped him win the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, which he shared with Vernon L. Smith. His other notable works include Attention and Effort (1973), Judgement Under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases (1982), Well-being: The Foundations of Hedonic Psychology and Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011), among others.