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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
How to Think Fast, Slow, and Stoic (Episode 79)
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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- There are two modes of thinking in humans: System 1, which is quick and automatic, and System 2, which is deliberate and requires more effort.
- System 1 thinking can influence System 2, leading to biases and poor decision-making.
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The Theory of System 1 and System 2
According to Kahneman, there are two modes of thinking in humans: System 1 and System 2. System 1 is quick and automatic, responsible for snap judgments and low effort tasks. System 2 is deliberate and requires more attention and effort. These two systems interact and influence each other in our decision-making process.
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