We like to see ourselves as a Promethean species, uniquely endowed with the gift of reason. But Mr. Kahneman's simple experiments reveal a very different mind, stuffed full of habits that, in most situations, lead us astray. Though overconfidence may encourage us to take necessary risks—Mr. Kahneman calls it the "engine of capitalism"—it's generally a dangerous (and expensive) illusion.
- Johan Lehrer reviews Daniel Kahneman's new book Thinking, Fast and Slow
- Johan Lehrer reviews Daniel Kahneman's new book Thinking, Fast and Slow
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