The Cabrera Lab Podcast #83: The Science of Thinking Fast, Right, and On Purpose
Sep 3, 2025
Discover a revolutionary approach to thinking with the introduction of System 3, which combines speed and accuracy. The hosts dissect the limitations of traditional fast and slow thinking, illustrating how daily practice and metacognition can reshape your mental processes. Drawing insights from elite performers, they emphasize the importance of mental exercises known as the Six Moves. Practical tips for improving thinking skills and the impact of structured frameworks are also discussed, paving the way for a smarter, faster mindset.
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Fast And Accurate Third Mode
- System 3 thinking is a third mode that is both fast and more often right than System 1 or 2.
- It combines metacognition with practiced mental moves to achieve speed plus accuracy.
Practice To Burn Neural Trails
- Practice deliberate mental exercises daily to burn neural trails that make thinking fast and reliable.
- Use metacognition plus repetition to convert slow right thinking into fast right thinking.
Special Forces Recreate Missions
- Navy SEALs and SWAT teams reproduce mission environments and drill repeatedly to build fast accuracy.
- They even rebuild interiors to practice needed adaptivity before real missions.