Thinking Fast and Slow

Heuristics and Human Error

This episode delves into Daniel Kahneman’s exploration of cognitive shortcuts in decision-making, focusing on how media, intuition, and logic interact to shape our judgments. Through the lenses of the availability and representativeness heuristics, as well as expert debates on risk, we’ll uncover why our minds so often steer us wrong—even when we think we know better.

Heuristics and Errors in Judgment

In this episode, we unpack three foundational concepts from Kahneman’s "Thinking, Fast and Slow." We explore how small samples, anchoring, and the availability heuristic shape our everyday decisions—often leading us astray. With real-world examples and Dr. Hattingh’s own experiences, we'll see just how subtle these mental shortcuts can be.

Intuitive Judgments and Heuristics in Everyday Decisions

Explore how intuitive judgments and mental shortcuts shape our decisions, from social encounters to political campaigns and marketing strategies. Dr. Esther Hattingh unpacks Kahneman's insights from chapters 8 and 9, bringing them to life with real-world examples and discussions.

Jumping to Conclusions

Explore how our minds swiftly form mental patterns, often at the cost of accuracy. We'll unpack Daniel Kahneman's insights into System 1's tendency to fabricate order, the pitfalls of cognitive bias, and the valuable contrast with System 2's slow, statistical reasoning.

Inside System 1 and System 2

Esther and her guest unravel Kahneman’s pivotal concepts from Thinking, Fast and Slow. This episode dives into how our minds alternate between quick instincts and careful reasoning, the limits of willpower, and the subtle forces behind our everyday judgments. Highlights include famous studies and surprising influences on decision-making.

The Two Minds Within: Fast and Slow Thinking

Explore Daniel Kahneman's groundbreaking dual-system theory, the invisible influence of intuition, and the mental effort behind careful reasoning. Dr. Esther Hattingh guides us through vivid examples and foundational research, making cognitive biases and decision-making relatable for everyone.