The Illusion of Understanding
We’re wired to create stories to explain events—even if those stories are wrong. We often mistake coherence for truth, which leads to overconfidence in our knowledge.
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Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman explores how we think using two systems: one fast and intuitive, the other slow and logical. It reveals how biases shape our decisions—and how understanding them helps us think smarter.
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