The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish #68 Daniel Kahneman: Putting Your Intuition on Ice
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Oct 15, 2019 
In this engaging conversation, Daniel Kahneman, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Princeton and Nobel laureate, delves into the cognitive biases that impact our decision-making. He shares insights from his childhood in wartime France that shaped his path in psychology. The discussion highlights the distinction between happiness and life satisfaction, as well as the challenge of behavior change influenced by external factors. Kahneman emphasizes the need for structured decision-making processes to counter our intuitive missteps and improve outcomes in both personal and professional realms.
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Early Life and Calling
- Kahneman envisioned being a professor at a young age, influenced by people's comments on his vocabulary.
- His childhood, marked by World War II and being Jewish in France, significantly shaped his perspective.
Budding Psychologist
- Kahneman's early interest in psychology manifested in an essay about faith and religious practices.
- He was more intrigued by people's beliefs than by abstract philosophical questions.
Collaboration with Amos Tversky
- Kahneman fondly recalls his collaboration with Amos Tversky, highlighting Tversky's intellect and humor.
- He considers the time spent with Tversky as the funniest period of his life.