We must move beyond the aspiration for autonomy to action for its sake. Noticing that we are at risk and resisting the danger are cognitive and political acts. Both become harder.

Daniel Kahneman, in his recent book, described the differences between thinking fast and thinking slow. When we engage in fast thinking, our responses are driven by emotions, heuristics, and biases.

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Dan Kahneman received a Noel Prize for his book “Thinking - Fast and Slow.” This column does not do justice to his work, but thinking fast is how many ...

I do some of my best thinking on my bike. Or on my skis. Or in the shower. Or when I’m drifting off to sleep. I suppose that’s because, except for gravel, snow snakes, frothy soap and the Sandman ...

If you have read the book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, you were introduced to the notion that humans have two brains: a reptilian brain, System 1, which is fast, intuitive, and ...

The boardroom fell silent when I told the CEO to stop everything. His competitors were gaining ground, market share was eroding, and his board was demanding immediate action. Every fibre of his being ...

India, June 13 -- In today's fast-moving world, the ability to think clearly and communicate effectively has become more ...