THE TRUTH ABOUT: Daniel kahneman - The Untold Story

From Robert Kraft to Netanyahu, Israel’s supporters keep helping its critics

These men’s actions aren’t just morally loathsome; they’re politically stupid. Social science may explain the phenomenon

The Guardian - US · Oct 1

Professionals Who “Read” People For A Living Reveal 60 Behaviors That Tell Them Everything They Need To Know

People reveal more about themselves through their everyday behavior than they may realize. From the way someone moves and speaks to tiny habits they display under pressure, professionals who regularly deal with strangers say there are certain clues they learn to notice almost automatically. We gathered some of the most…

Bored Panda · Sep 22

Quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: "When deciding to sell, people have control over whether to give themselves pleasure or give themselves pain, and they tend to give themselves pleasure. In other words, they tend to sell winners and hang on to losers. It turns out to be a bad idea."

Daniel Kahneman’s behavioural economics insights explain why investors often sell winning stocks too early while holding losing investments. Loss aversion can distort decisions, highlighting the need to focus on future fundamentals, valuations and growth prospects instead of emotional attachment to past prices.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

3 Science-Backed Ways to Respond to Criticism Without Getting Defensive Every Time

Your Brain Treats Criticism Like a PredatorYour heart rate spikes within 200 milliseconds of hearing critical feedback directed at you. Psychologist Ozlem Ayduk at UC Berkeley, whose research on self-distancing appeared in Psychological Science, has documented how quickly the brain's threat-detection system hijacks the processing of social information. The amygdala…

Times Life · Jul 22

Psychology says $999 feels cheaper than $1,000 because the brain processes numbers using fast mental shortcuts

Psychology says $999 often feels more affordable than $1,000 because the brain relies on quick mental shortcuts instead of carefully analyzing every number. Understanding how the brain interprets prices can help shoppers make more deliberate financial decisions and recognize when marketing techniques are influencing their perceptions.

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Psychology says people who can't throw things away may be holding onto more than just objects

Psychology says people who can't throw things away, even when those items no longer have practical value, are often influenced by emotional attachment, loss aversion, identity, ownership, and past investments rather than simple laziness or stubbornness. Most people experience these psychological tendencies at some point in life.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Psychology says people who overpack aren't poor planners, they may feel safer when they're prepared

Psychology suggests that people who overpack aren't necessarily disorganized or excessively worried. A full suitcase may represent peace of mind more than poor packing skills.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: "In any diversified portfolio, there will be both winners and losers, and the consideration that should determine which you should sell, if any, is certainly not the price at which you bought it originally"

Daniel Kahneman’s insight highlights how anchoring to purchase price distorts investment decisions. Investors often hold losing stocks and sell winners too early. The piece emphasises focusing on future returns, fundamentals and portfolio role rather than past prices, reinforcing that diversification naturally includes both winners and losers.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Word of Wisdom by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman: "Intelligence is not only the ability to reason; it is also the ability to..." - One of the most valuable lessons from Thinking, Fast and Slow shows why remembering the right experience can matter more than acquiring new knowledge every day

The global understanding of human capability changed when Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman introduced his groundbreaking framework on cognitive processing. True mental power extendsfar beyond simple logical calculations or high score achievements on standard academic exams. The revolutionary Daniel Kahneman intelligence theory on memory access and attention control explains how our…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Psychology says deep thinkers aren't just processing more information than others; they're running a different decision-making system most people never access, one that quietly checks second-order consequences before the first answer even forms

Deep thinkers may be perceived as indecisive, but they utilize a more deliberate cognitive process, as described by Daniel Kahneman's research. Their brains automatically default to System 2, analyzing more variables and simulating future outcomes, leading to more thorough and often better decisions. This depth, however, can lead to decision…

The Economic Times · Jun 11