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596. Farewell to a Generational Talent

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Legacy of Insights: Remembering Danny Kahneman

This chapter pays tribute to psychologist Danny Kahneman, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to psychology and economics. Through reflections from colleagues at a memorial conference in Chicago, the narrative explores his academic journey, partnership with Amos Tversky, and their revolutionary ideas in behavioral economics. It examines how their work has reshaped our understanding of human decision-making, biases, and the nature of intelligence in the context of cognitive processes.

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