fastandslowthinking
nounUK /ˌfɑːst ənd ˌsləʊ ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
US /ˌfæst ənd ˌsloʊ ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Fast and slow thinking means your brain has two ways to think: one quick and one careful.
Fast and slow thinking helps us understand why we sometimes make quick guesses and sometimes take our time.
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2. A way of describing how the mind uses quick, automatic judgments alongside slow, effortful analysis.
The book about fast and slow thinking explains how snap judgments can sometimes mislead us.
3. The idea that people have two modes of thought: one fast and emotional, the other slow and logical.
Teachers talked about fast and slow thinking when helping students plan their answers.
4. A concept in psychology about balancing instant reactions with careful thought.
Good problem solvers use fast and slow thinking to check their first ideas.