Understand Human Decision-Making with "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman
Welcome to booxworm.lk, your premier destination for the best books in Sri Lanka. Today, we are excited to introduce "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, a groundbreaking book that delves into the dual systems that drive the way we think and make decisions.
Insightful and Revolutionary
Provides profound insights into the cognitive processes behind decision-making. Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, presents a comprehensive analysis of the two systems of thought: System 1, which is fast and intuitive, and System 2, which is slow and deliberate.
Practical Applications
Kahneman’s exploration of cognitive biases and heuristics has practical implications for various fields, including business, finance, and everyday life. Understanding these concepts can help readers make better decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and improve their critical thinking skills.
Memorable Quotes from "Thinking, Fast and Slow"
- "Nothing in life is as important as you think it is while you are thinking about it."
- Translation (Sinhala): "ඔබ ඒ ගැන සිතන අවස්ථාවේදී ඔබ සිතන තරම් ජීවිතයේ ඕනෑම දෙයක් වැදගත් නොවේ."
- Translation (Tamil): "நீங்கள் அதைப் பற்றி சிந்திக்கும் போது வாழ்க்கையில் எதுவும் நீங்கள் நினைப்பது போல முக்கியமில்லை."
- "We can be blind to the obvious, and we are also blind to our blindness."
About the Book
Title: Thinking, Fast and Slow
Author: Daniel Kahneman
ISBN: 9780374275631
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Year: 2011
Number of Pages: 499
Binding: Paperback
