21A – Reading Reflection No. 2
I read "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman 1) What was the general theme or argument of the book? This book went into detail about our ways of thinking: System 1 - quick almost reaction type thoughts to make decisions, and System 2 - analyzed thoughts and ideas. It dove deeper to cover why we and how we use both systems, and some fallacies that we also use. 2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003? Im more aware now of my style of thinking and thought process. I understand some of the fallacies I can fall for and know to look out for them, 3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve? It would definitely be a study on how we perceive memories. Good or bad? and a look at the actual memory and what made it such. 4) What was your biggest surprise or 'aha' moment when reading the book? In other words, what did you learn that d...