What are the potential drawbacks of System One thinking?

The potential drawbacks of System One thinking include the tendency to force new experiences to fit into existing patterns of thought, rather than creating new thought patterns to accommodate the new experiences. This can lead to ineffective decision-making, especially in new or unfamiliar situations. For instance, a doctor who has only worked independently may struggle to adapt to a team environment if they continue to rely solely on their past experiences and thought patterns.

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One of the problems with System One thinking is that this approach to decision-making means trying to make a new experience fit the existing patterns of thought. When a new experience presents itself, new types of thought should be created to fit the experience, not the other way around. For example, a doctor who has only worked independently will typically approach working in a team atmosphere by referencing past experiences and thoughts. By responding to this new experience without learning about the dynamics of groups, the chances of that doctor "fitting in" will be slim.

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Thinking Fast and Slow

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