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.
Life is lived at many tempos and the healthiest, most nimble brains seem to have an intrinsic sense of when to change gears.
Your brain is constantly juggling information that arrives in a flash with thoughts that unfold over seconds, minutes, or ...
I do some of my best thinking on my bike. Or on my skis. Or in the shower. Or when I’m drifting off to sleep. I suppose that’s because, except for gravel, snow snakes, frothy soap and the Sandman ...
“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 ...
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, ...