Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied How to Think Fast, Slow, and Stoic (Episode 79)
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Sep 19, 2023 The podcast explores the overlap between contemporary psychology and Stoic philosophy. They discuss the work of Daniel Kahneman and the interaction between system one and system two thinking. The concept of anchoring and its application in everyday life is explored, along with the importance of training attention and raising the baseline. The limitations of human intuition and ways to improve thinking are also discussed.
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Two Thinking Systems
- We have two thinking modes: System 1 (fast, intuitive) and System 2 (slow, deliberate).
- System 2 often defaults to System 1 for efficiency.
Bat and Ball Riddle
- The "bat and ball" riddle demonstrates System 1's flaws.
- Most people quickly answer incorrectly due to System 1's intuitive but flawed reasoning.
System 1's Influence
- Our minds prefer the path of least resistance, favoring System 1.
- By the time information reaches System 2, System 1 has already biased it.