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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Your brain is constantly juggling information that arrives in a flash with thoughts that unfold over seconds, minutes, or even years. Fast sensory spikes, slow reflections, and everything in between ...