1)What was the general theme or argument of the book?
I read Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman and the general theme of the book was to that your brain has two systems and they fight over who control behavior and action. System 1 is automatic and impulsive while system 2 is very conscious, aware and considerate the two system are in constant battle of who gets control and that your brain is lazy and that’s why you don’t use all of your brain and sometimes when solving problems will use system 1 at first then resort to system 2 when they get the answer wrong.
2)How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?
This book taught me to carefully analyze the work I am given and to leave my emotions at home. I think this correlate to ENT 3003 because it shows me to really look at the assignment we are given and to understand that I have to think harder and look at different outlets to improve myself in this class.
3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?
I would give a couple simple problem and ask the class to solve them giving them 5 minutes to solve the three-simple problem. The trick is these problems are simple but most people when given these problems will use System 1 impulsive and automatic and will get the answer wrong. When they redo the problem system 2 conscious will kick in and they will get the problem right. This exercise shows that not to let your brain trick you and really carefully analyze things.
4) What was your biggest surprise or 'aha' moment when reading the book? In other words, what did you learn that differed most from your expectations?
The one thing that surprise me that system 2 hasn’t always been in our brain it is a “recent “addition to our brain thought process. It’s only a couple thousand years old and the reason we have gained this powerful thought process is because our prioritize have changes over the years from hunting and gathering to have to earn money and run a family.
Hello Carly! I think the book you chose to read is quite an interesting choice. We may think about acting impulsively versus thinking things through before acting, but never actually discuss it in its entirety. I find it interesting that you said the book taught you to analyze your work and leave your emotions at home. While I partially agree with this concept, I don’t think you need to entirely leave your emotions far from you. I am not an emotional person. Emotions rarely contribute to my decision making; however, in some cases a little emotion proves beneficial. So, maybe, in some cases, consider your emotions too. They can come in handy in certain situations, especially when they include other people.
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ReplyDeleteI found this concept to be very interesting. It does seem applicable that we are either being controlled by fast and impulsive thinking or slow calculated thinking. It is interesting that system two is only a couple thousand years old. I am wondering if this is all scientifically backed information or if it is just an analogy for how our brain seems to operate.