Form Quote by Daniel Kahneman
““most effortful forms of slow thinking are those that require you to think fast.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Thinking, Fast and Slow”, 2011
Slow, effortful thinking is often required when we need to think quickly, highlighting a paradox in cognition.
In simple terms: Fast decisions sometimes need deep thought.
Key Takeaway
Balance intuition with deliberate analysis.
Themes
cognition
decision‑making
paradox
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- high‑stakes decisions
- creative problem solving
- time pressure
Key Concepts
system 1
system 2
mental effort
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you switch from fast to slow thinking?
- How can you train for rapid deep thought?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on intuition can cause errors.
