System One thinking, as described by Daniel Kahneman in his book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', is a fast, intuitive, and automatic mode of thought. It often relies on heuristics and cognitive biases, which are mental shortcuts that simplify decision making. These biases can lead to errors in judgment and decision making because they cause us to over-rely on existing patterns of thought and past experiences, rather than objectively evaluating new information. In the context of the content, a doctor who relies on System One thinking might struggle to adapt to a team environment because they are unconsciously biased towards their past experiences of working independently.
People often aren't able to come up with an answer that is logical and practical when faced with mak...
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