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A book that I want to read more than once.
This was longer-winded and less good than I expected. Kahneman is entitled to describe the work in much greater detail than others, since he was the originator of a great deal of it. However, he's a little late to the party, as it's been extensively covered in pop-science literature. To his credit, he cites many of these works (e.g. Nudge) or their originating school of thought (The Chicago School, which begot Freakonomics and its ilk). However, he doesn't have anything new to contribute to the
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Concise and informative at any given point, though across a few chapters you sometimes have to pay attention to realise what the difference between them is, because the author makes similar seeming points which nonetheless differ in subtle yet important ways.
Again, very readable at any given point. However, the book took me a long time to finish. After about a third of the way through I lost the drive to continue. I would also say that the first third was the most interesting.
Still, a great book ...more
Again, very readable at any given point. However, the book took me a long time to finish. After about a third of the way through I lost the drive to continue. I would also say that the first third was the most interesting.
Still, a great book ...more
Dec 14, 2014
Vlad Sitalo
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it was amazing
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It is a truly fascinating book, that governs you through the peculiarities of how your mind really works.
One great thing about this book is an approach that author is using. He gives readers not only interesting new information based on cognitive science research but a new view of themselves. He is asking readers a question. And answers when the reader gives an answer - it demonstrates the particular point author is making at the moment. And it changes the way readers view themselves.
One great thing about this book is an approach that author is using. He gives readers not only interesting new information based on cognitive science research but a new view of themselves. He is asking readers a question. And answers when the reader gives an answer - it demonstrates the particular point author is making at the moment. And it changes the way readers view themselves.
Aug 25, 2015
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A book written by Nobel prize-winning author Daniel Kahneman did set the expectations rather high and I am glad to say that it did not let me down. Author goes into incredible detail about the flaws in our decision-making and illusions in our thinking. A must-read for everyone interested in economics or psychology.
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