Daniel Kahneman, in his recent book, described the differences between thinking fast and thinking slow. When we engage in fast thinking, our responses are driven by emotions, heuristics, and biases.

Psychology professor Daniel Kahneman recently passed away. His most famous book, Thinking Fast and Slow, discusses how we have two methods of thinking — one based on immediate reactions and instinct, ...

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The brain is wired for shortcuts and speed, not always for accuracy. It’s not a flaw; it’s just nature’s way of helping us survive. However, the errors in our thinking, also known as cognitive biases, ...

“Why do I keep doing these things for my future self? What has he ever done for me?” Jack Cohen “The instinct to survive is strong; the instinct to alleviate fear is stronger.” Stephen Kull Nobel ...

As marketing director of Attensi, Anthony Wong helps people learn faster and better by making learning more fun and fruitful. During the holiday, I finally finished Thinking, Fast and Slow, authored ...