Reading Reflection No. 2
21A- READING REFLECTION NO. 2
Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman
1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?
- The general theme of the book is that two systems that are in your brain and they are fighting for control over your behavior and actions. The book then teaches you the multiple ways that leads to errors in memory, judgment and decisions. What things you can do to avoid it.
2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?
- In my opinion the book helps us learn to not trust your gut feeling completely and you must learn to act more mindful and make better decision for the future. That could be really important when making a business decision that affect the future of the product or company/business.
3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?
- I would create exercises that helps distinguish between the two systems in your brain with scenarios that make you find a balance between the two of them. Practicing with scenarios is the best way of people see the consequences of their actions and hopefully will help them better choices in a real situation.
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?
- That trusting your gut is not always a great thing to do. Especially when making decisions about money, it can hurt you in the long run. When it comes to money you essentially need to leave your emotions at home, so it doesn't affect your decision in the slightest. Which is sort of like poker and that's a big surprise.
Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman
1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?
- The general theme of the book is that two systems that are in your brain and they are fighting for control over your behavior and actions. The book then teaches you the multiple ways that leads to errors in memory, judgment and decisions. What things you can do to avoid it.
2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?
- In my opinion the book helps us learn to not trust your gut feeling completely and you must learn to act more mindful and make better decision for the future. That could be really important when making a business decision that affect the future of the product or company/business.
3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?
- I would create exercises that helps distinguish between the two systems in your brain with scenarios that make you find a balance between the two of them. Practicing with scenarios is the best way of people see the consequences of their actions and hopefully will help them better choices in a real situation.
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?
- That trusting your gut is not always a great thing to do. Especially when making decisions about money, it can hurt you in the long run. When it comes to money you essentially need to leave your emotions at home, so it doesn't affect your decision in the slightest. Which is sort of like poker and that's a big surprise.
Hey Gerielle,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I always thought that some things are better to decide on with your gut. Throughout my life I have gone back and forth from letting my gut or my mind dictate my actions, and I have had ups and downs. The exercise you propose would be a good way to show how being mindful in certain situations, especially those that involve money, would be better than just going with your instinct.